Reliability Engineer

Company Description

Why join Avery Dennison

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:

• Paid Time Off: We offer a generous vacation program that varies based upon your experience and position within Avery Dennison.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings: 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.
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance: 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.
• Inclusive Healthcare Support: Part of living a healthy life is finding a doctor you trust. To make this easier for our members who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+), Anthem is introducing Inclusive Care. This no-cost program helps you find doctors who will treat you with dignity and respect and who are experienced in providing compassionate, high- quality LGBTQ+ healthcare.

Job Description

As a Reliability Engineer at our Peachtree City, GA manufacturing plant, reporting to the Engineering & Technology Manager, you will support site objectives associated with Safety, Service, Quality, Growth and Profitability by providing Mechanical engineering leadership for the business. In this role, you will develop and improve systems that create sustainable results, leading mechanical engineering initiatives to continuously improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and overall operational performance.

• Onsite position located at the Peachtree City, GA manufacturing facility, responsible for designing, evaluating, and modifying complex mechanical and electromechanical devices or systems to continuously improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Implement and optimize a Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) program using predictive tools such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis to eliminate unplanned downtime, improve product quality, and prevent material losses.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on recurring equipment failures, lead the implementation of corrective actions to improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and maintain Criticality Analysis for plant assets to prioritize maintenance resources and spare parts inventory.
• Manage small to medium capital projects for industrial equipment, including developing bid specifications, soliciting bids, managing project schedules and budgets, hiring contractors, and supervising installations.
• Lead problem-solving events, mentor maintenance and operations colleagues, develop technical training, and represent the site as a key technical contact with external personnel on significant engineering matters.
• Apply comprehensive mechanical engineering principles to analyze, design, and test new or improved products, evaluating design data to establish technical specifications and production approaches.
• Manage project execution by leading progress meetings, tracking cross-functional commitments, and escalating critical risks to leadership to ensure timely resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred), with 3+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing environments required (5+ years preferred).
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities across mechanical, pneumatic, steam, liquid piping, and hydraulic systems, with demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD for updating plant layouts, P&IDs, and machine details. Ability to read mechanical blueprints, drawings and technical manuals.
• Experience utilizing CMMS platforms (such as Agility, SAP PM, Maximo, or similar) alongside practical experience in capital equipment purchasing and project management.
• Preferred experience with paper or film handling equipment.
• Professional certification as a Reliability Professional (e.g., CMRP) or Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification preferred, or practical experience applying Lean methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
• Self-motivated continuous improvement focus paired with excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and cross-functional leadership skills.

NOTE: A detailed listing of the physical requirements may be obtained from the local Human Resource contact or the site Occupational Health Nurse.

Additional Information

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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