Design Engineer

Avery Dennison; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 100,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive healthcare

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Avery Dennison in Fitchburg, MA is seeking a Design Engineer to lead development of precision plastic components, test fixtures, and mechanisms for high-volume automotive and industrial parts.

You will plan multiple projects, collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Quality, travel 10–20% globally, and apply your SolidWorks expertise and knowledge of injection molding tooling to deliver reliable products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 6+ years of experience in engineering design of plastic components and high-volume automotive parts.
• Non-degreed candidates with 12+ years of experience will also be considered.
• Proficiency in solid modeling CAD software (SolidWorks) with injection molding tooling knowledge.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, ISO9001/IATF16949 quality systems, APQP and PPAP procedures.
• Willingness to travel 10–20% on a global basis.

Responsibilities

• Work 1-2 days/week at our plant in Fitchburg, MA to support initiatives at the facility.
• Design, analyze, prototype, and qualify new plastic components and mechanisms through internal project management processes.
• Plan, schedule, and execute multiple product development projects simultaneously while meeting key deliverable deadlines.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Sales, Operations, and Quality to identify market needs and maintain high-volume manufacturing quality standards.
• Diagnose and solve customer technical problems and troubleshoot quality complaints across the product portfolio.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Why join Avery Dennison:

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Benefits:

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

• Inclusive Healthcare Support: Our service team can identify medical doctors and behavioral healthcare professionals who are familiar with and sensitive to your needs.
• Healthcare & Life Coverage: Avery Dennison offers healthcare and insurance options to support you and your family based on your personal needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: You receive an automatic contribution of 3% of eligible pay (even if you contribute $0) plus a matching contribution of 50% on the first 7% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Paid Time Off: We offer a generous vacation program that varies based upon your experience and position within Avery Dennison.

As a Design Engineer at Avery Dennison, you will be a major contributor to our Research and Development Team within the Fastener Solutions Division in Fitchburg, MA. In this role, you will leverage strong product design experience to create precision plastic components, test fixtures, electro and pneumatic mechanisms, and machinery for worldwide distribution. You will plan, schedule, and execute multiple product development projects while collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Quality to deliver high-volume plastic products used primarily in the automotive, industrial, and retail industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work 1-2 days/week at our plant inFitchburg, MA to support initiatives at the facility.
• Design, analyze, prototype, and qualify new plastic components and mechanisms through internal project management processes.
• Plan, schedule, and execute multiple product development projects simultaneously while meeting key deliverable deadlines.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Sales, Operations, and Quality to identify market needs (CTQ & VOC) and maintain high-volume manufacturing quality standards.
• Diagnose and solve customer technical problems and troubleshoot quality complaints across the product portfolio.

A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 6+years of experience in the engineering design of plastic components, mechanisms, and high-volume automotive plastic parts.

• Non-degreed candidates with 12+ years of experience will also be considered.
• Proficiency in solid modeling CAD software (preferably SolidWorks) with deep comprehension of injection molding tooling and plastic materials.
• Demonstrated experience with rapid prototyping processes, quality systems (ISO9001/IATF16949), and familiarization with APQP and PPAP procedures.
• Proven problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to travel 10–20% on a global basis.

Pay Transparency:

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $121,000/ 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 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.