Process Engineer
Peachtree, GA - USA
Job Summary
As a Process Engineer at Avery Dennison you will play a critical role in driving manufacturing excellence process optimization and variability reduction for our operations in Peachtree City this role you will apply engineering principles to optimize web handling and coating processes support new product introductions and deliver sustained quality and productivity improvements. Working closely with cross-functional teams across Operations Maintenance R&D and Quality Assurance you will solve day-to-day production challenges while managing standard engineering projects that ensure high product fitness and operational reliability.
This position is an onsite role located in Peachtree City GA. Key responsibilities include:
Process Design & Technical Control: Apply chemistry and mechanical engineering principles to design control and optimize material-processing operations (unwinding splicing web guiding coating tension control drying/curing cooling winding hot melt compounding and extrusion) utilizing Six Sigma and statistical tools to reduce variability and conduct tests for variables like tension moisture temperature and pressure.
Manufacturing & Operational Support: Provide day-to-day technical support to Coating Operations to resolve work-in-process and quality issues serving on the site on-call team for emergency support and partnering with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
Process Improvement & Engineering Projects: Initiate and manage standard engineering projects within timeline and budget constraints driving loss-reduction projects equipment upgrades sequence modifications and capital equipment acquisitions to minimize scrap and optimize performance metrics.
New Product Development & Quality Assurance: Partner with Marketing Corporate R&D and vendors to support new product launches establish raw material specifications perform component failure analyses and life predictions and ensure product fitness for use to meet customer expectations.
Safety Compliance & Operator Training: Champion Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) standards through active training and process improvements while creating troubleshooting guides standard operating procedures and structured training programs for coating operators.
Qualifications :
B.S. required. Engineering or Engineering Technology discipline preferred
2-6 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment with working knowledge of process optimization and web handling/coating experience preferred.
Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification preferred or practical experience applying Lean methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
Strong understanding of applicable engineering software hardware systems function-specific software and technical process controls.
Dynamic proactive energizing can-do attitude with proven credibility and ability to create and foster strong working relationships across all levels of the organization through delegation and teamwork.
Strategic and tactical thinker capable of defining and executing requirements in a fast-paced cross-functional and matrixed manufacturing environment.
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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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
About Company
Avery Dennison is a materials science and manufacturing company specialized in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. Our expertise and global scale enable us to deliver innovative, sustainable and intelligent solutions to customers all over ... View more