Sr. Process Engineer

Avery Dennison • Mentor, OH

73d • $97,050 - $131,700

About The Position

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 supporting day to day operations in the production environment and working with other staff to identify, select, prioritize and implement process improvement projects. You will provide support for significant operational issues when they occur, and must be accessible by phone off hours and in some instances be available on-site off hours. You will identify & analyze production problems using Six Sigma methodologies to control & improve manufacturing processes, focusing on loss reduction & continuous improvement in coating line productivity & product quality through the use of problem solving, Six Sigma & project management skills. Additionally, you will continually improve & optimize current products through variation reduction, provide support for new product development and material changes, develop control strategies for sustaining all continuous improvement projects, and initiate, manage & participate in safety, quality, cost & process improvement projects. You will also provide ongoing process evaluation, implement new equipment & operating procedures, mentor other technical resources and operations personnel, develop and implement technical training, and assist in the development of long-term strategies. Lastly, you will be an agent of change in regards to recognizing and implementing machine / operator safety initiatives.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical system design and fabrication.
• Knowledge of process Instrumentation and control theory.
• Project management experience and 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Process Controls, instrumentation, PLC 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.

Responsibilities

• Support day to day operations in the production environment.
• Identify, select, prioritize and implement process improvement projects.
• Provide support for significant operational issues when they occur.
• Identify & analyze production problems using Six Sigma methodologies.
• Focus on loss reduction & continuous improvement in coating line productivity & product quality.
• Continually improve & optimize current products through variation reduction.
• Provide support for new product development and material changes.
• 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.
• Implement new equipment & operating procedures.
• Mentor other technical resources and operations personnel.
• Develop and implement technical training.
• Assist in the development of long-term strategies.
• Recognize and implement machine / operator safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Salary range: $97,050- $131,700/year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree