Process Engineer - Reflective Solutions

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual to join the Reflective & Digital Inks Solutions team as a Process Engineer. This position will report to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager and will support the Finishing department. This position will be responsible for reducing product and process variation, along with working alongside the divisional team to execute on strategic capital initiatives.   

Project Management:

• Provide project management leadership by planning, organizing, and controlling all elements of engineering involved with $1MM+ capital investments.

• Through project coordination meetings and other forms of communication, oversee and coordinate the technical aspects of the project(s).

• Thoroughly scope and analyze project objectives, goals, and deliverables.

• Sufficiently manage numerous projects simultaneously of varying complexity.

• Effectively communicate project(s) status, schedules, and milestones.

• Continuously monitor and oversee contractor workmanship and execution. 

• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis, Management of Change, Pre StartUp Safety reviews, Process Safety Management Audits, and Incident Investigations.

Process Management:

• Day to day support of product and process operations on a business critical asset(s)

• Be a business partner to the site leadership team

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

• Continually improve & optimize current products through variation reduction.

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

• Developing and implementing technical training.

• Participating, leading and sponsoring various task teams.

• Assisting in the development of long-term strategies.

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical, chemical, or electrical).

• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or project management

• Knowledge of facilities, systems, and infrastructure within an industrial setting.

• Good verbal and written communication skills among all levels of the organization.  Ability to influence others and work across functions and with customers.  Approachable, effective in giving/receiving feedback.

• Team player, able to coordinate efforts across functions, plants, and divisions.  Demonstrated ability to lead and work in a team environment.  Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in addition ability to manage multiple large complex projects.

• Ability to determine root cause and corrective/preventive actions with problem solving techniques such as FMEA, fishbone diagram, 5 Whys, etc.  Previous Six Sigma exposure/experience. 

• Ability to work independently with general direction. A self starter. 

• Must possess applicable Technical Knowledge, Excellent Problem Solving and Project Management skills.

Preferred: 

• Previous experience with Autodesk (Solidworks)

• Web Handling Experience

• Previous experience with PSA / web based processes. 

• Previous experience in a 24/7 environment is preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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