Technical Leader OEM - Building 22

Avery Dennison•Mentor, OH

About The Position

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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the primary technical liaison for OEM customers, providing expert consultation, training, and support on product technology and applications. Evaluate customer specifications and technical requirements to determine if existing products can be utilized or if modifications are necessary. Lead custom mix-and-match development, modifying and customizing products to meet specific customer performance and application requirements. Investigate and solve complex customer problems, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to ensure timely resolution. Work directly with OEM partners to define, quantify, and shape market and technical requirements for new applications. Lead new product development projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring project milestones and product attributes are delivered on time using strong project management discipline. Translate customer requirements and market needs into critical-to-quality (CTQ) attributes for new product design and development projects. Aid in the development of new test methods that are linked to performance in manufacturing, customer, and end-user processes. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, supply chain, and quality, to ensure successful product launches. Drive product benchmarking studies and support new product field trials to validate performance and application suitability. Partner with the Graphics marketing and commercial teams to support development of product roadmaps and identify new opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage. Present technical findings, project updates, and product information effectively to internal leadership and external partners. Support development of technical literature, including product data sheets and field observation bulletins, to support new product launches and share knowledge.

Requirements

Education: Minimum associates (2-yr) degree in Engineering or equivalent experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience: 3+ years of related industry experience, with a strong preference for roles that support new product development, or a customer-facing technical capacity within a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated project management skills with experience leading technical projects.
Strong customer focus and experience building effective relationships with external partners.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and technical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and develop creative solutions.
Experience with product development and commercialization processes.
Ability to interface effectively with cross-functional groups to define and execute project requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Up to 30% travel

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Previous experience with automotive industry and necessary processes and standards such as IATF, PPAP, and ISO preferred
Familiarity with pressure-sensitive adhesive formulations (emulsions, solvents, hotmelts), coating/casting processes, and lamination is highly desired.
Knowledge of the Graphics industry, particularly in automotive, signage, or fleet applications, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical liaison for OEM customers, providing expert consultation, training, and support on product technology and applications.
Evaluate customer specifications and technical requirements to determine if existing products can be utilized or if modifications are necessary.
Lead custom mix-and-match development, modifying and customizing products to meet specific customer performance and application requirements.
Investigate and solve complex customer problems, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to ensure timely resolution.
Work directly with OEM partners to define, quantify, and shape market and technical requirements for new applications.
Lead new product development projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring project milestones and product attributes are delivered on time using strong project management discipline.
Translate customer requirements and market needs into critical-to-quality (CTQ) attributes for new product design and development projects.
Aid in the development of new test methods that are linked to performance in manufacturing, customer, and end-user processes.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, supply chain, and quality, to ensure successful product launches.
Drive product benchmarking studies and support new product field trials to validate performance and application suitability.
Partner with the Graphics marketing and commercial teams to support development of product roadmaps and identify new opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
Present technical findings, project updates, and product information effectively to internal leadership and external partners.
Support development of technical literature, including product data sheets and field observation bulletins, to support new product launches and share knowledge.