Development engineer

Company Description

About Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of 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 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.
Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via [email protected]. 

Job Description

We are looking for a highly organized and diligent Development Engineer for the Avery Dennison Performance Tapes business. The successful candidate will work in the R&D department and will report to the Research & Development Manager focusing on product developments for Medical applications.

 Primary Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

• Lead and drive medical product development from concept to commercialization. Projects include new product development and introduction, and maintenance of existing product lines.
• Translate product requirements into product specifications by selecting and testing appropriate materials, product designs, and manufacturing processes
• Manage and communicate the status of projects: prepare project plans, determine timelines and resources, present and effectively communicate information and progress to cross-functional teams and management
• Act as the R&D project leader to interface externally with customers and suppliers to define projects, communicate progress, identify solutions to technical issues, and demonstrate applied knowledge.
• Develop products following the New Product Design and Development Process and Stage Gate principles. Own design control requirements including creation of detailed specifications and design verification and validation plans and reports.
• Assist in the investigation of customer complaints and nonconformances as required.
• Develop test methods for new products.
• Assist with product risk management.
• Leverage internal and external experts to accomplish goals (e.g., Vendors, Research Institutes)
• Conduct literature and patent searches and give technical updates. Generate intellectual property disclosures as the opportunities arise and assist with patent filings.
• Independently determine and develop creative approaches to solutions.
• Provide hands-on technical support towards sales and marketing and manufacturing

We are a dynamic organization operating in a rapidly changing environment. Accordingly, the responsibilities associated with this position will change in accordance with the company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set for the above.

Qualifications

• Master’s or preferably PhD degree in Polymer Science or Chemistry.
• 1-3 years product development experience required, experience with polymers, plastics and/or pressure sensitive adhesives preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong preference for Technical Writing experience. Must be able to write technical documents clearly.
• Hands-on ability to analyze and creatively solve problems.
• Good knowledge of statistics (experience with Minitab is a plus).
• Ability to work in a team environment and interface effectively with cross-functional groups to define and execute overall requirements.
• Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, statistical software, ERP systems and other function-specific software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills and attention to detail.

Additional Information

• We not only embrace change… we drive it. 
• We work hard, think ahead, and take brave risks.
• Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action.
• We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests.
• We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business.
• We are a force for good, imbedded in industries and communities worldwide.
• We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life.

Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone.

We look forward to receiving your application !

If you are interested in knowing more about our Diversity & Inclusion approach, please go to https://www.averydennison.com/en/home/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.html