Process Engineer

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

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

• Retirement: Avery Dennison supports your retirement readiness financially through company contributions to the 401(k) Plan. We encourage you to save as much as possible to meet your goals. 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.

• Medical Insurance: Choice PPO Plan (Preferred Provider Organization)

• Paid Time Off: The longer you work for the Company, the more days you will accrue. This will consist of vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, personal holidays, and a paid volunteer day.

• Inclusive Care: Primary and specialty care from a provider with LGBTQ+ experience.

Avery Dennison is seeking a Process Engineer to join the Team in Oak Harbor, OH. As a Process Engineer for our facility, you will implement projects of significant importance, scope and complexity and will resolve common and special cause issues that impact plant quality, reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

This is an full-time on-site position located in Oak Harbor, OH.

• Support day to day operations in the production environment and work with other staff to identify, select, prioritize and implement process improvement projects.
• Provide general support, engineering, maintenance, equipment, and daily process assistance to our Coating and Slitting operations.
• Continuously improve & optimize current products through variation reduction.
• Investigating manufacturing problems and collaborating with production teams, analyzing the supporting data, recommending improvements and following through on recommendations to evaluate their efficiency.
• Use lean six sigma to eliminate waste, improve material flow, and standardize processes.
• Assisting and improving the controls, equipment, and maintenance practices used to run the operations.
• Lead capital projects related to equipment installations, modifications, or upgrades.
• Support new product development and product design within technical teams.
• Perform other tasks as assigned

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical, chemical, biomedical, or electrical) required.

• Minimum 2-4 years experience in an industrial, manufacturing environment.

• Experience with variation reduction using statistical analysis, statistical process controls (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Mean Squared Error (MSE).
• Ability to resolve common and special cause issues via methodology to develop, implement, monitor, measure, and control functional improvement plans.

• Strong project management skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, with Solidworks, AutoCAD, controls, instrumentation, and PLC knowledge preferred.

• ISO 9001-2000 and Six Sigma exposure/experience. Green Belt certification is a plus.

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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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.