Quality Engineer

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Avery Dennison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Description

Avery Dennison is currently hiring a Quality Engineer to join our Performance Tapes facility located in Mount Juliet, TN. In this role, you will be passionate about leading the Complaint Handling, Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA) processes as well as the implementation of Quality Systems. This position requires the ability to drive improvement across multiple functional areas, through committed root cause discovery and analysis. Good judgment skills are vital to ensure the appropriate balance of quality, compliance, and business needs.

In this meaningful role you will also be responsible for:

• Handle customer complaints and customer communication from receipt to closure
• Coordinate quality matters related to customer quality such as product complaint, customer claim (credit note), CAPA report evaluation and submission, follow-up to assess the effectiveness of corrective actions and preventive actions.
• 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.
• Provide assistance in the QA lab to perform product testing if required
• Ability to work across functional boundaries and collaborate with these business fields in a significant manner - laboratory, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing functions as needed to carry out assignments.
• Provides production support of a quality/statistical data analysis nature (SPC).
• Provide assistance and/or coordinate the plant metrology system.
• Develop vital quality standards (procedures) and requirements for suppliers.
• Plan and lead MSA studies for all measurement and attribute inspections.
• Provides training and quality support to the production areas
• Conducts quality audits for products, processes, and if required suppliers
• Leads problem-solving and continuous improvement projects
• Develop systemic improvements to the plant quality system
• Provide mentorship in the development and maintenance of the site Quality Management System (QMS)
• Lead, mentor, and develop quality team members to achieve peak performance.
• Other duties as deemed vital.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 2-5 years experience in Quality or similar fields.
• Good statistical background with Minitab knowledge
• Experience balancing multiple responsibilities with minimal direction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills.
• Able to effectively work with various functions and levels within the organization.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and TS16949 is a plus
• Six Sigma Training or certification is helpful
• Experience with SPC and MSA programs are a plus

Additional Information

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. 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 [email protected] to discuss reasonable accommodations.