Sr. Process Engineer

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

Avery Dennison is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to join our team in Mentor, OH. As a Sr. Process Engineer, you will be responsible for reducing product and process variation by applying Six Sigma / statistical tools and the implementation or improvement of existing procedures and process controls.

In this critical role, you will also be responsible for:

• Support day to day operations in the production environment and work with other staff to identify, select, prioritize and implement process improvement projects.

• Provide support for significant operational issues when they occur. Must be accessible by phone off hours and in some instances be available on-site off hours.

• Identify & analyze production problems using Six Sigma methodologies to control & improve manufacturing processes.

• Loss reduction & continuous improvement in coating line productivity & product quality through the use of problem solving, Six Sigma & project management skills.

• Continually improve & optimize current products through variation reduction.  

• Provide support for new product development and material changes as they arise by engaging with and being a member of R&D and commercial teams.

• Develop control strategies for sustaining all continuous improvement projects.

• Initiate, manage & participate in safety, quality, cost & process improvement projects.

• Provide ongoing process evaluation—including trials & capability studies. 

• Implementation of new equipment & operating procedures. 

• Mentoring other technical resources and operations personnel.

• Developing and implementing technical training.

• Assisting in the development of long-term strategies.

• Be an agent of change in regards to recognizing and implementing machine / operator safety initiatives.  

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in engineering from an accredited university is required. Chemical or Mechanical engineering preferred.

• 6+ years of relevant experience

• Experience with statistical analysis, statistical process controls, SPC, DOE, FMEA, and MSE.

• Ability to develop, implement, monitor, measure, and control functional improvement plans.

• Strong problem solving, decision analysis, situation appraisal skills.

• Ability to interface effectively with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical system design and fabrication.

• Knowledge of process Instrumentation and control theory.

• Project management experience and demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to influence others.

• Approachable, effective in giving/receiving feedback.

• Proven ability to accomplish goals by delegating in a teamwork environment.

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.

• Strong PC skills – ACAD, Solid Works / Inventor, Google Suite, MINITAB, QSI and QIS experience.

Preferred:

• Experience with Process Controls, instrumentation, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)  knowledge. 

• Experience with Pressure Sensitive Adhesives / web based processes.

• Experience with solids modeling

• ISO 9001-2000 experience with implementation, improvement, and sustainment.

• Six Sigma exposure/experience. Green Belt / Black Belt certification is a plus.

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