Avery Dennison
Packaging And Containers
SpecialistR&DEngineer
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“Specialist R&D Engineer at Avery Dennison. Skills: Product development, R&D, Problem solving. Lead product developments. Drive product developments”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Problem solving; Creative problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master’s or PhD degree, 3-5 years R&D experience, Ability to work independently, Manage multiple projects, Excellent verbal communication, Excellent written communication, Hands-on ability to analyze, Ability to work in team, Interface effectively with groups, Understanding of applicable computer systems, Analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, Organizational skills, Project management skills, Attention to detail
Nice to Have
PhD degree in Polymer Science, Experience with polymers, Experience with plastics, Experience with pressure sensitive adhesives, Experience with Minitab, Experience leveraging emerging technologies, Interest in leveraging AI platforms
What You'll Do.
Lead product developments
Drive product developments
Translate product requirements
Select product designs
Select manufacturing processes
Test manufacturing processes
Manage project status
Communicate project status
Prepare project plans
Determine project timelines
Determine project resources
Present project information
Communicate project progress
Interface externally with customers
Interface externally with suppliers
Communicate project progress
Identify technical solutions
Demonstrate applied knowledge
Own design control requirements
Create detailed specifications
Create design verification plans
Create design validation plans
Create design verification reports
Create design validation reports
Assist in investigation
Investigate customer complaints
Investigate nonconformances
Assist with product risk management
Leverage internal experts
Leverage external experts
Conduct literature searches
Conduct patent searches
Give technical updates
Generate intellectual property disclosures
Assist with patent filings
Determine creative approaches
Develop creative approaches
Provide technical support
Support sales and marketing
Support manufacturing
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Cross-functional groups
Communication Scope
Technical writing; Write technical documents
Process & Methodology
Project management, Stage Gate principles
Full Job Description
Are you a passionate and innovative R&D Specialist skilled in troubleshooting complex problems? Avery Dennison Performance Tapes is looking for a highly communicative, organized and diligent Specialist R&D Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our business resilience projects, ensuring the continued success and sustainability of our products. You will report to the R&D Manager and play a crucial part in our innovation, business continuance, cost-out, and EU Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) initiatives. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and drive product developments from concept to commercialization. Projects include business continuity projects such as raw material changes, cost out projects and projects to new product development and introduction, and maintenance of existing product lines. * Translate product requirements into product specifications by selecting and testing appropriate materials, product designs, and manufacturing processes * Manage and communicate the status of projects: prepare project plans, determine timelines and resources, present and effectively communicate information and progress to cross-functional teams and management * Act as the R&D project leader to interface externally with customers and suppliers to define projects, communicate progress, identify solutions to technical issues, and demonstrate applied knowledge. * Develop products following the New Product Design and Development Process and Stage Gate principles. Own design control requirements including creation of detailed specifications and design verification and validation plans and reports. * Assist in the investigation of customer complaints and nonconformances as required. * Develop test methods for new products. * Assist with product risk management. * Leverage internal and external experts to accomplish goals (e.g., Vendors, Research Institutes) * Conduct literature and patent searches and give technical updates. Generate int
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