Technical Development Manager

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Guangzhou, Guangdong, CHN
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics
The Role
Leads the research, development, and commercialization of heat-transfer labeling technologies, materials, and processes. Manages technical projects, quality testing, sustainability initiatives, regulatory considerations, customer troubleshooting, and cross-functional product launches. Provides technical support to commercial teams and leads a team of technical professionals while driving innovation, quality, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
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Company Description

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 and mitigate loss, 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 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, BANGLADESH, CHINA, INDIA, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA,  SINGAPORE, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.

Job Description

ABOUT YOUR ROLE 职位描述

The Technical Development Manager will play a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring the technical excellence of Heat transfer solutions within our industry. This individual will lead the development and implementation of new Heat Transfer technologies, materials, and processes, based on internal requests from the Commercial, platform/operation and innovation team while maintaining a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE 工作职责:

Technical Leadership:

  • Lead the research, development, and implementation of new labeling technologies, materials, and processes.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, production) to ensure alignment and successful product launches.

Project Management:

  • Manage technical development projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget.
  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate internal and external resources to achieve project goals.

Quality Assurance:

  • Establish and maintain quality control standards for labeling products and processes.
  • Conduct testing and analysis to ensure product performance and compliance.
  • Implement corrective actions to address quality issues.

Sustainability:

  • Drive the development and adoption of sustainable labeling solutions.
  • Evaluate the environmental impact of labeling materials and processes.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve resource efficiency.

Customer Support:

  • Provide technical expertise and support to Commercial teams.
  • Troubleshoot labeling issues and provide solutions (when this is a product issue not a quality issue)
  • Collaborate with sales teams to develop custom labeling solutions.

Team Management:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical professionals.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in technical development within the textile or labeling industry.
  • Proven track record of successful product development and commercialization.
  • Strong understanding of labeling technologies, materials, and processes.
  • Experience with quality control and testing procedures.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Desirable Skills:

  • Knowledge of sustainability principles and practices.
  • Experience with regulatory compliance in the textile industry.
  • Familiarity with textile printing and finishing technologies.

Additional Information

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field
  • 5+ years of technical development experience within the textile or labeling industry
  • Proven track record of successful product development and commercialization
  • Strong understanding of labeling technologies, materials, and processes
  • Experience with quality control and testing procedures
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of sustainability principles and practices
  • Experience with regulatory compliance in the textile industry
  • Familiarity with textile printing and finishing technologies

Avery Dennison Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Avery Dennison and has not been reviewed or approved by Avery Dennison.

  • Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are frequently characterized as decent or good, supported by multiple medical plan options alongside dental, vision, and mental health coverage. Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage add to the perceived strength of core protection benefits.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is strengthened by an automatic employer contribution plus an additional employer match tied to employee contributions. The availability of an employee stock purchase plan further broadens long-term savings options beyond the 401(k).
  • Parental & Family Support — Family-related support is reinforced through parental leave and dedicated adoption and fertility assistance with a stated benefit amount. Domestic partner eligibility and LGBTQIA+ healthcare support features expand coverage for different family structures.

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The Company
HQ: Mentor, OH
16,564 Employees

What We Do

Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs more than 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2020 were $7.0 billion.

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