Quality Project Engineer

Company Description

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 and mitigate loss, 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 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment

• Paid parental leave

• 401K eligibility

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate

• Paid vacation and paid holidays

Job Description

The Quality Engineer serves as the central case manager for product quality, overseeing the value stream from order entry to transportation. This role bridges operations between our Lowell, IN and Fairport Harbor, OH facilities, driving robust technical solutions and trials to elevate the customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Problem Solving & Claims Management

• Lead root cause analysis and interactive problem-solving for complex customer claims.

• Partner with Sales, Tech Service, and Manufacturing to resolve high-level quality escalations.

• Own the complex claim support process and serve as backup for the Senior Claims Analyst.

Process Improvement & Manufacturing Support

• Execute quality improvement projects targeting material and processing shortfalls.

• Scope and perform trial work to identify root causes of manufacturing defects.

• Develop and implement countermeasures to mitigate recurring quality issues.

Cross-Site Integration & Analysis

• Act as the primary liaison between manufacturing sites to align quality initiatives.

• Manage and evaluate Lowell-origin trials through coating and finishing processes.

• Maintain reporting tools and analyze intra-site trends to guide future project scoping.

• Participate in daily MDI (Managing for Daily Improvement) processes.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, or technical field required.

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing environment.

• Technical: Six Sigma certification and Google Suite proficiency preferred. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

• Professional Attributes:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Achieves goals with minimal direction and actively seeks knowledge to grow and develop.
  • Must actively contribute in a team environment, encouraging open communication and positive interaction to reach common goals.

• Logistics:
  • Hybrid Schedule: 4 days on-site in Mentor, OH or Fairport Harbor, OH and 1 day remote.
  • Travel: 10% domestic travel to customers and sister manufacturing facilities.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $96,000 / year.

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Notice

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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