Senior Materials Engineer

Role details

Avery Products is seeking an experienced and hands-on

Senior Materials Engineer

to discover, source and develop materials and processes. The successful candidate will also work at the manufacturing sites to scale up new materials and processes to support all Avery businesses. Additionally, you will be responsible for discovering and developing new materials and processes based on emerging as well as existing technologies. Most development activities will involve narrow web converting and printing processes. The role is responsible for working with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and external vendors to define technologies (material, process, and systems) required for developing product roadmaps and execute product launches.

Daily interactions and effective verbal and written communication will be required as part of cross-functional teams as well as with resources outside of Avery to drive business-critical projects to completion.

What we offer

• Competitive salary $120k - $145k based on relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
• Annual bonus potential.
• Great comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Company provided & paid life insurance
• Excellent 401K Retirement Plan with generous company match.
• Work Life Balance; 12 Company Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Dynamic, energetic work environment with an exceptional talented workforce.
• Hybrid work week; a minimum of 2 days in office with option to work remote remainder of week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with technology (material & process) suppliers to identify and develop new materials and processes to support growth of all Avery businesses.
• Participate in consumer research or product ideation. Seek to understand consumer needs and develop concepts, prototypes, and product solutions to meet these needs.
• Develop raw material and product specifications.
• Simultaneously lead and execute multiple challenging projects.
• Work with internal cross functional team to identify, execute, and realize cost reduction opportunities for existing Avery businesses.
• Participate in trouble shooting with cross-functional team to resolve variety of product or process-related issues, pertaining to new product launches or manufacturing of existing products.
• Work in a cross-functional team environment with Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, and other members of the R&D department.
• Communicate and coordinate with outside vendors or Avery/CCL personnel at other locations for materials development and sourcing, equipment, trials, or to help trouble shoot issues during development. Travel to various domestic and international sites in conjunction with same.
• Work under minimal supervision while following established guidelines and procedures.

Requirements

• Years of working experience in relevant field: 4-5 years, 7+ years preferred, in Materials or Chemical Engineering capacity
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Material Engineering, Masters of Science in same fields is a plus.
• Ability to work successfully in a cross-functional team environment and under tight timelines.
• Experience with simultaneously managing multiple projects / activities to successful completion.
• Willingness to travel worldwide, but mostly to Tijuana, Mexico, for supporting, attending, and conducting trials – approximately 30-50%
• Well-versed in multiple disciplines; i.e. design, materials, sciences.
• Experience with digital printing and converting processes.

All offers of employment are based on the successful completion of a pre-employment background check, pre-employment drug screen and employment reference check. Avery Products Corporation is an at-will employer. Employment is at will and, as such, are free to resign at any time without any reason. The company retains the right to terminate an employee’s employment at any time with or without reason or notice.

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