Avery Dennison is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer that is a highly motivated problem solver that will lead site quality planning, initiatives and execution on the team while also supporting critical ISO systems. In this role, the successful candidate will bring passion, determination and a sense of urgency to drive a world class quality culture to Graphics operations. You will work closely with the site operations and broader divisional quality organization in Graphics, engineering and supply chain to ensure business success in a leading company where individual and team success are recognized and rewarded.  

Activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Act the Quality Lead for the Lowell Manufacturing site supporting strategic Quality Initiatives identified by the Divisional team and managing the core responsibilities daily at the site to drive quality improvement 

• Own the results for critical quality metrics along with the reporting tools to accurately convey performance

• Manage Quality technician direct reports and assess workloads and responsibilities to align with quality requirements 

• Lead quality projects to support the operations quality strategy improving reduction in customer claims in the market and/ or reducing internal losses 

• Lead Supplier Quality Improvement initiatives driving corrective action and managing the raw material rejection process to minimize internal losses and impact to HOLD accrual

• Lead Quality Critical updates and actions through the Managing for Daily Improvement process 

• Lead customer and  internal corrective action requests implementing countermeasures to prevent recurrence 

• Perform capability analysis to understand how the site is maintaining key CTQ’s 

• Support the MOC/TOD process to ensure any process changes are properly accounted for and potential impact to quality 

• Establish and assess quality testing standards and required frequencies based on risk and product requirements.

• Site Calibration Quality lead and review of inspection equipment adequacy and needs

• Perform other tasks or project work as assigned by manager and leadership 

Safety:

• Practice all health and safety procedures, policies and practices.

• Practice excellent housekeeping. Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Participate in all required safety training and initiatives.  

• Minimum 6 years experience as an engineer in the manufacturing industry required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science or equivalent

• Strong verbal and written communication skills  

• Actively seeks knowledge, skills and experience in order to grow and develop

• Good trouble-shooting/problem-solving and mechanical ability

• Demonstrated problem-solving experience

• Must be able to actively contribute in a team based environment; encourage open communication and positive interaction with peers and management to effectively reach a common goal. 

• Schedule flexibility to support operations as needed 

• Proficient in Google and Microsoft Office 

• Previous Quality or Process Engineering experience preferred

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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