Coating Process Engineering Manager

Avery Dennison • Painesville, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Avery Dennison is seeking a Coating Process Engineering Manager for its Performance Tapes team at its Painesville, Ohio facility. The manager will lead process engineers, improve process stability, and reduce variation across coating manufacturing operations. The role combines hands-on technical guidance with Lean Six Sigma methods to optimize production-line yield and drive continuous improvement, while partnering with site leadership and commercial R&D teams.

This is a full-time, on-site position. The manager will develop the engineering team, translate business strategies into engineering priorities and capital plans, and lead improvements in loss reduction, throughput, and product quality. The role also supports daily production operations, cross-functional and new-product-development projects, and safety, quality, cost, and process initiatives. Escalation support for high-impact operational emergencies may be needed, with availability 24/7 when critical situations arise.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in statistical analysis and statistical process control, including SPC, DOE, FMEA, and MSE.
• Experience with Six Sigma frameworks.
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor, measure, and control functional improvement plans.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities through project management.
• Strong problem-solving, decision analysis, and situation appraisal skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Effective cross-functional leadership and approachable communication.
• Strong PC skills.

Nice To Haves

• Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Background in controls, instrumentation, and PLC knowledge.
• Experience with Pressure Sensitive Adhesives and web-based processes.
• Experience with CAD, Google Suite, MINITAB, QSI, and QIS.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop process engineers, including technical skill development and performance reviews.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and psychological safety across engineering and operations teams.
• Partner with site leadership to translate business strategies into engineering priorities, continuous improvement initiatives, and long-term capital upgrade plans.
• Reduce losses, optimize line throughput, and improve product quality across coating lines using Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and project management frameworks.
• Support day-to-day operations in the production environment.
• Work with cross-functional teams, R&D, and commercial partners to identify, select, prioritize, and implement process improvement and new product development projects.
• Initiate, manage, and participate in safety, quality, cost, and process improvement projects, including sustainment control strategies.
• Provide escalation support for high-impact operational emergencies, with 24/7 accessibility as critical operational situations arise.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility and Health Advocate.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager