Design Engineer – High-Volume Automotive Plastics

Avery Dennison; Waites Corner (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Avery Dennison in Fitchburg, MA is seeking a Design Engineer to join the R&D Team within the Fastener Solutions Division. You will create precision plastic components, test fixtures, and mechanisms for worldwide distribution while coordinating with Sales, Operations, and Quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 6+ years in plastic design, SolidWorks proficiency, and 10–20% travel globally to manage multiple projects for high-volume automotive and industrial applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 6+ years in plastic component design.
• Solid modeling CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, with injection molding tooling knowledge.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, ISO9001/IATF16949, APQP and PPAP.
• Willingness to travel 10–20% globally.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, prototype, and qualify plastic components and mechanisms.
• Plan, schedule, and execute multiple product development projects.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations and Quality to meet market needs and quality standards.
• Diagnose and solve technical problems and support quality initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

12+ years experience without degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Injection molding tooling

APQP/PPAP

ISO 9001 / IATF16949

Job description

Avery Dennison in Fitchburg, MA is seeking a Design Engineer to join the R&D Team within the Fastener Solutions Division. You will create precision plastic components, test fixtures, and mechanisms for worldwide distribution while coordinating with Sales, Operations, and Quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 6+ years in plastic design, SolidWorks proficiency, and 10–20% travel globally to manage multiple projects for high-volume automotive and industrial applications.