Process Engineer

Company Overview

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

As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for reducing product and process variation through the use of 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 product and process operations for coating and compounding assets in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Be a business partner to the site leadership team.
• Identify and analyze production problems using Six Sigma methodologies to control and improve manufacturing processes.
• Loss reduction and continuous improvement in coating line productivity and product quality through the use of problem solving, Six Sigma and project management skills.
• Continually improve and 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 and participate in safety, quality, cost and process improvement projects.
• Provide ongoing process evaluation—including trials and capability studies.
• Implementation of new equipment and operating procedures.
• Mentoring other process engineers and operations personnel.
• Developing and implementing technical training.
• Scoping and executing capital projects.
• Participating, leading and sponsoring various task teams.
• Assisting in the development of long‑term strategies.

• Essential: Experience with statistical analysis, statistical process controls (SPC), DOE, FMEA and MSE.
• Essential: Ability to develop, implement, monitor, measure and control functional improvement plans.
• Essential: Problem‑solving, decision analysis and situation appraisal skills.
• Essential: Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
• Preferred: Experience with controls, instrumentation, PLC knowledge is also a plus.
• Preferred: Experience in a 24/7 environment.
• Preferred: Knowledge in PSM processes.
• Preferred: Previous experience with PSA/web‑based processes.
• Preferred: Web handling experience.
• Education: BS degree in mechanical or chemical engineering (or associate degree in mechanical or chemical engineering technology with 7+ years of industry experience).
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, ability to develop influential relationships at multiple levels, lead positively and collaboratively.
• Skills: Ability to influence others.
• Skills: Approachable, effective in giving and receiving feedback.
• Skills: Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Technical: Strong PC skills—MS Office, Google platforms, Lotus Notes, MINITAB, AutoCAD, Inventor/Solid Works; QSI and QIS experience is a plus.
• Experience: Previous ISO 9001‑2000 implementation, improvement and sustainment experience.
• Experience: Previous Six Sigma exposure/experience;
  Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in operations, engineering or a related field, including co‑op and internship experience.
• Flexibility on work hours (on‑call after hours or weekends as needed).

The salary range for this position is $91,350 – $125,300 per year.

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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