Quality Engineer - job 1 of 2

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.

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

• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate

• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Avery Dennison is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer that is a highly motivated problem solver to lead supplier improvement and critical ISO systems at the Engineered Films Plants.  In this role, the successful candidate will bring passion, determination and a sense of urgency to drive a world class quality culture to EFP operations. You will work closely with the broader divisional quality organization in EFP, site operations, engineering and supply chain to ensure business success in a leading company where individual and team success are recognized and rewarded.  

Activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the site Document Control Administrator to maintain ISO 9001:2015 standards 

• Lead Supplier Quality Improvement initiatives driving corrective action and managing the raw material rejection process to minimize internal losses and impact to HOLD accrual

• Maintain and improve reporting tools for critical quality metrics 

• Lead quality projects to support the operations quality strategy improving reducing customer claims in the market and/ or reducing internal losses 

• Provide plant quality support and representation in new product development, spec reviews and approvals, scale up, design transfer, and facility validation activities

• Participate in daily and weekly MDI process and support quality related actions

• Lead customer corrective action requests implementing countermeasures to prevent recurrence 

• Establish and assess quality testing standards and required frequencies based on risk and product requirements.

• Analyze data trends to understand capability of critical to quality attributes measured in testing 

• Perform other tasks or project work as assigned 

• Lead customer quality improvement with a focus on specific customers

• Lead claim rePerform data analysis and capability studies

• Provides training and quality support to the production areas as needed

Safety:

• Practice all health and safety procedures, policies and practices.

• Practice excellent housekeeping. Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Participate in all required safety training and initiatives.  

• 2 years experience required, co-op and internship experience may be considered

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or equivalent

• Strong verbal and written communication skills  

• Actively seeks knowledge, skills and experience in order to grow and develop

• Good trouble-shooting/problem-solving and mechanical ability

• Demonstrated problem-solving experience

• Must be able to actively contribute in a team based environment; encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to effectively reach a common goal. 

• Schedule flexibility to support operations as needed 

• Proficient in Google and Microsoft Office 

• Good statistical background with Minitab knowledge

• Previous Quality or Process Engineering experience preferred

Preferred Requirements 

• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015

• Six Sigma Training or certification is helpful

The salary range for this position is $68k - $90k / year.

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. 

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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