Avery Dennison
Process Engineer
Mentor, OH, us · Mid
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The bottom of this range ($72,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $77,813. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $97,490 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Materials Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Materials Engineers (17-2131) · Cleveland, OH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- As a Process Engineer at Avery Dennison, you will play a critical role supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations and driving continuous improvement for coating and compounding assets within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- Identify, investigate, and analyze production issues using Six Sigma methodologies, statistical process controls (SPC), and structured root-cause problem solving to eliminate losses and continuously enhance coating line productivity and quality.
- Proven project management, decision analysis, and situational appraisal skills, with a track record of scoping, prioritizing, and executing capital projects and functional improvement plans while managing multiple concurrent priorities.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day product and process operations for coating and compounding assets in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, serving as an active technical business partner to the site leadership team.
- Continually improve and optimize current product lines and manufacturing processes by reducing variation, executing line trials, and conducting thorough process capability studies.
- Partner cross-functionally with Marketing and R&D teams to support new product development, raw material qualifications, and production scale-ups across manufacturing assets.
- Initiate, scope, manage, and execute capital engineering projects and site continuous improvement initiatives, implementing new equipment, establishing long-term sustainment control strategies, and developing technical training to mentor operations personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, combined with 2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Nice to have
- Six Sigma exposure or Green Belt/Black Belt certification is preferred.
Compensation
- The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $100,000/ 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.
Benefits
- At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:
- Inclusive Healthcare: Access to our large network of medical and behavioral health professionals.
- Retirement Savings: 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.
- Health and Insurance Options: Avery Dennison offers healthcare and insurance options to support you and your family based on your personal needs.
- The following benefits largely become available to you starting your first day of employment.
- Paid Time Off: We offer a generous vacation program that varies based upon your experience and position within Avery Dennison.
Company info
- Company 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.
Equal opportunity
- 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.
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