Design Engineer

As a Design Engineer at Avery Dennison you will be a major contributor to our Research and Development Team within the Fastener Solutions Division in Fitchburg this role you will leverage strong product design experience to create precision plastic components test fixtures electro and pneumatic mechanisms and machinery for worldwide distribution. You will plan schedule and execute multiple product development projects while collaborating cross-functionally with Sales Operations and Quality to deliver high-volume plastic products used primarily in the automotive industrial and retail industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work 1-2 days/week at our plant in Fitchburg MA to support initiatives at the facility.

• Design analyze prototype and qualify new plastic components and mechanisms through internal project management processes.

• Plan schedule and execute multiple product development projects simultaneously while meeting key deliverable deadlines.

• Collaborate with Business Development Sales Operations and Quality to identify market needs (CTQ & VOC) and maintain high-volume manufacturing quality standards.

• Diagnose and solve customer technical problems and troubleshoot quality complaints across the product portfolio.

Qualifications :

A Bachelors degree in engineering and 6 years of experience in the engineering design of plastic components mechanisms and high-volume automotive plastic parts.

• Non-degreed candidates with 12 years of experience will also be considered. 

• Proficiency in solid modeling CAD software (preferably SolidWorks) with deep comprehension of injection molding tooling and plastic materials.

• Demonstrated experience with rapid prototyping processes quality systems (ISO9001/IATF16949) and familiarization with APQP and PPAP procedures.

• Proven problem-solving communication and negotiation skills with the ability to travel 1020% on a global basis.

Additional Information :

Pay Transparency:

The salary range for this position is $100000 - $121000/ 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 candidates 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.

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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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time