Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Avery Dennison - Miamisburg, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Miamisburg, OH

10,001+ employees

Paper Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer will be part of the Engineering Innovation team at Avery Dennison, focusing on the development of new products such as portable and industrial thermal barcode printers, RFID solutions, and accessories. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, utilizing project management tools, and applying creativity to solve design and materials challenges. The engineer will manage milestones and contribute to top-line growth objectives while ensuring the successful transition of products from concept to mass production.

Responsibilities

• Design new products from concept phase to mass production.
• Participate in innovative development teams and contribute during conceptual design and architectural strategic planning sessions.
• Provide in-depth technical input and analysis, perform design reviews, and actively participate as part of the overall engineering team.
• Present information and effectively communicate with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain awareness of advances in technology and competitive intellectual property.
• Provide recommendations for capital purchases - equipment.
• Utilize methodical problem-solving approaches to understand and solve design problems.
• Leverage internal and external expertise to accomplish goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering Design.
• Proven expertise in plastic part design, particularly for components that snap-fit, hinge, interlock without fasteners, incorporate interference fits, or feature overmolding.
• Proficient in recommending and selecting materials for plastic designs.
• Advanced Mechanical design and 3D modeling experience with Solidworks.
• Experience in designing for metal castings and sheet metal designs.
• Thermal Flow, Strain/Stress, Finite Element Analysis, and Torque analysis experience.
• Technically creative with an understanding of mechanical functions to provide solutions in a robust and economical manner.
• Experience in drawing creation for assemblies and details to include all GD&T and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
• Ability to work independently and foster a team environment to execute product design from concept to production.

Nice-to-haves

• Pro/E experience.
• High-volume product design experience.
• Experience with additive manufacturing/3D printing techniques and design for manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts and smart manufacturing technologies.
• Familiarity with sustainability and eco-friendly design practices.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools for design optimization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan with matching contributions.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Opportunities for continued education and professional development.