Quality Engineer

Avery Dennison; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 91,350 - 121,800; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison is looking for a detail-oriented Quality Engineer in Mentor, Ohio, to lead initiatives enhancing raw material quality. The role supports manufacturing by collaborating with vendors, ensuring compliance, and implementing continuous improvement practices.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, possess 4–6 years of experience in Quality, and have strong skills in statistical analysis. The position offers a salary range of $91,350 - $121,800 per year.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in Quality or a similar field with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in ISO 9001 and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Exceptional presentation skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier quality issues and drive improvements.
• Support internal production quality through risk assessments.
• Collaborate with various functions to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Lean Six Sigma principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Job Description

Are you a detail-oriented problem solver passionate about operational excellence? Avery Dennison is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead raw material quality initiatives and drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing facility. In this role, you will act as a critical link between operations, procurement, and external vendors to resolve quality concerns and implement preventative actions.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Supplier Quality Management: Collaborating with raw material vendors to resolve issues, submitting and following up on supplier claims, and driving improvements to meet business needs.

Operational Support: Providing internal production quality support, including risk assessments, product disposition, and troubleshooting related to issue resolution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Interfacing with laboratory, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing functions to ensure quality standards are met across all business disciplines.

Continuous Improvement: Utilizing Avery Dennison’s Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) principles to improve quality metrics, such as complaints, losses, and hold, while reducing waste and rework.

Compliance and Audits: Providing essential support during customer, supplier, third-party, and regulatory audits to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 and other relevant standards.

Training: Delivering quality-focused training and support to production areas to foster a culture of excellence and safety.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field is preferred.

Experience: 4–6 years of experience in Quality or a similar field, with a proven track record of handling multiple responsibilities with minimal direction.

Technical Skills: Strong statistical background with proficiency in Minitab; knowledge of ISO 9001 and Six Sigma training/certification is highly preferred.

Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver effective presentations to various organizational levels.

Travel: Ability to travel approximately 10% domestically to support vendor and site requirements.

The salary range for this position is $91,350 - $121,800 / year.

Additional Information

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.