Design Engineer

Job Description

Avery Dennison is a global leader in pressure-sensitive adhesives and materials, labels, tags, retail systems and specialty chemicals. The Fastener Solutions Division of Avery Dennison is a worldwide manufacturer of plastic fastening systems used in the automotive, apparel, retail, industrial and packaging industries. Our three-shift injection molding and extrusion operation is located in Fitchburg, MA. The Fastener Solutions business unit is ISO/TS 16949 certified.

The successful candidate will be a major contributor to our New Product Development Team. We are seeking an individual with strong design experience who can build precision plastic components, test fixtures, electro and pneumatic mechanisms and machinery for worldwide distribution. In this role, you will craft, analyze, prototype, and qualify new products through our project development process. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record in the design and development of high volume plastic products used in the automotive industry. Experience in rapid prototyping processes as well as in the use of solid modeling computer aided design software is required.

Activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, schedule, and execute multiple product development projects simultaneously, while meeting deadlines for work you're doing
• Collaborate with Business Development and Sales functions to identify and develop new product solutions that meet identified market needs (CTQ’s & VOC)
• Diagnose/solve customer problems related to existing and new product testing and deployment
• Collaborate with Operations & Quality functions to ensure quality standards of high volume manufacturing
• Supports business process management methodologies such as ISO9001/TS-16949. Familiarity with PPAP’s and APQP procedures a plus
• Identify/handle external resources for design, development, & prototyping
• Help to identify, qualify, and develop high quality suppliers

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years shown experience in the engineering design of plastic components and mechanisms
• Solid modeling proficiency (Preferably SolidWorks)
• Injection molding tooling and process comprehension
• Validated communication, problem solving, listening and negotiation skills
• ISO/TS-16949 (IATF) design control experiences a plus
• Proficient in spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software (Google based)
• Lean Sigma experiences a plus
• Automotive plastic components: channels, brackets, etc. a plus
• Ability to travel (10%) on a global basis

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required. Master’s degree a plus.

Additional Information

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.

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