Product Development Specialist
Product Development Specialist
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Job Description
Avery Dennison is seeking a Product Development Engineer. This position will be with the Materials Group - North America R&D Team in Mentor Ohio.
The position responsibilities include supporting strategic new product development related to pressure-sensitive labels managing projects with a sense of urgency and leading cross-functional project teams to meet business needs for incremental revenue cost reduction and business continuity in an industry leading company where individual and team success are recognized and rewarded.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead your own R&D product development projects for targeted customer labeling applications by applying a hands-on approach and scientific principles of adhesion polymer science and formulation
Implementation of products in development into commercial production by collaborating with process and quality engineering teams in manufacturing
Provide support and work globally with other expert engineers and scientists in projects to develop your own expertise
Work with multi-functional project teams plan experimental designs and coordinate pilot and plant trials
Generate document and report technical data with clear conclusions and recommendations to the project team or other internal stakeholders
Define and scope projects together with the project owners in the early stages to understand and capture the voice and needs of the market/customer
Ideation external engagement and translating customer needs into product design features
Support other departments such as QA marketing sales and operations with specific knowledge and expertise on products
Present technical analysis to support product approval and adoption through the Stage-Gate process
Contribute and adhere to EHS standards and policies and connect to Avery Dennisons 2030 Sustainability Goals
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Polymer Science/Engineering Chemistry Chemical Engineering required. Master/PhD degree preferred
Proven experience leading new product development projects in a manufacturing environment preferred
Strong project and time management skills
Ability to interface effectively with multi-functional groups to define and execute overall objectives
Strong technical background scientific and engineering knowledge with emphasis on analytical skills critical thinking problem solving and statistical data analysis including DOE
Deep understanding of material science - physical property testing formulation curing chemistry analytical testing (FTIR DSC DMA Optical Microscopy) and experience with rheology is preferred
Understanding of different pressure sensitive adhesive formulations including emulsions solvent acrylics and rubber-based systems is preferred
Degree in Polymer Science Chemistry Material Science Organic Chemistry Chemical Engineering or a comparable field (Masters and/or PhD preferred)
4 years of industrial experience in product development
Experience with Stage-Gate processes
Solid understanding of analytical chemistry techniques and able to characterize properties (both chemical and physical) and interpret results from related analytical techniques as well as develop new techniques
Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time with high accuracy and attention to detail
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate and influence all levels of the organization effectively
Experience with Google Suite (Docs/Sheets) statistical software (Minitab preferred) and AI tools is preferred
Travel availability up to 10% of the time
Additional Information :
The salary range for this position is $86025- $114700/ 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 candidates 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.
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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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
