Quality Engineer

Job description

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. Benefits: At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are: Inclusive Healthcare Support: This no-cost program helps you find doctors who will treat you with dignity and respect and who are experienced in providing compassionate, high- quality LGBTQ+ healthcare. 401(k) Savings Plan: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan. We encourage you to save as much as possible to meet your goals. You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute. Paid Parental Leave: Your salary is 100% paid during your approved parental leave of absence as a biological, adoptive, and/or foster parent. Paid Time Off: We offer a generous vacation program that varies based upon your experience and position within Avery Dennison. The Quality Engineer focuses on leading quality improvements of materials and processes, the Quality Management System, and corrective action processes. This position requires the ability to drive improvement across multiple functional areas through committed root cause discovery and analysis. Good judgment skills are necessary to ensure the appropriate balance of quality, compliance, and business needs. The scope will include ISO 9001:2015, FSC, and MAQMSR. Key Responsibilities: This is an on-site position located in Painesville, OH. Work with raw material vendors to resolve quality issues and to make improvements. Provide internal production quality support related to issue resolution, product quality/risk assessment, and product disposition. Provide plant quality support and representation in new product development, spec reviews and approvals, scale up, design transfer, and facility validation activities. Maintain and evaluate the site's corrective action program through the issuing, evaluation, and completion of corrective actions while driving step-change improvements in CAPA processes. Drive improvements to the quality system that ensure its suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness while supporting management of document control, calibration, non-conforming material, deviations, and supplier quality processes. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a technical field with 1+ years of experience in Quality or similar fields. No bachelor's degree with 5+ years of applicable experience would also be considered Solid statistical background, with Minitab knowledge preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with strong presentation skills. Ability to actively contribute in a team-based environment, effectively work across various functions and levels, and encourage open communication to reach common goals. Strong customer service and quality focus with the ability to address issues effectively, handle multiple responsibilities with minimal direction, and take initiative to identify root causes. Pay Transparency: The salary range for this position is $72,000- $96,000/ 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. 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 any other protected status. Reasonable Accommodations Notice: If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or NA.TA.Operations@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations. Identity Verification Notice: To maintain the integrity of our hiring process and protect our candidates from identity fraud, we require video and/or in-person interviews. As part of this verification, we may also ask you to take a brief photo. This image is used exclusively to ensure identity consistency and will be permanently deleted once the hiring process concludes. Pre-employment Screening Notice: As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.