ELS Engineer

Company Description

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.
Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com. 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Continuous Improvement & Lean Sigma:

• Lead ELS strategy using Kaizen, VSM and root cause analysis.
   
• Identify process inefficiencies and create improvement roadmaps aligned with site KPIs.
   
• 5S, Standard Work deployment and waste-reduction initiatives.
   
• Support daily operational reviews and drive corrective actions using data insights.
   
• Track key performance metrics such as UEE, flexibility, reliability, scrap rate and downtime.
   

Manufacturing 4.0 & Digital Transformation

• Support the deployment of Manufacturing 4.0 initiatives and digital capability building.
   
• Develop and sustain dashboards, visual tools, and analytics for data-driven decisions.
   
• Work with teams to enhance automation, digital visibility, and real-time performance monitoring.

Operations & Engineering Support

• Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to stabilize and optimize manufacturing processes.
   
• Analyze operational and engineering data to identify losses and improve performance.
   
• Support engineering-led changes and new equipment/process qualifications.
   
• Provide structured problem-solving support for quality, safety, and reliability issues.

 Project Governance & Reporting

• Manage project charters, deliverables, timelines, and financial impact validation.
   
• Prepare updates for leadership and regional CI governance reviews.
   
• Support CAPEX/OPEX justification through data and benefit-cost analysis.

 Training & Capability Building

• Train teams on Lean tools, A3, RCA, and visual management standards.
   
• Coach team members to strengthen internal CI capability.
   
• Support sustainment audits and follow-up assessments for completed projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related field) Technical Skills
• 3-5 Years of industrial experience
• Understanding of Manufacturing 4.0 and digital transformation concepts.
• Ability to interpret operational data and transform insights into actions.
• Familiarity with CAPEX/OPEX planning and ROI evaluation.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking ability.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence teams without authority.
• High ownership, adaptability and a hands-on mindset.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and team management skills.
• Proficiency in Google Docs/Sheets/Slides.
• Strong communication and adaptability.
• Adherence to industrial safety standards.
• Clear understanding of CAPEX and OPEX 

Additional Information

Please note that if you have not heard from the HR Department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

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.