Mechanical Engineer

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at

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

• Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment

• Paid parental leave

• 401K eligibility

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate

• Paid vacation and paid holidays

Avery Dennison is looking for a mechanical/design engineer for the Reflective Solutions business based in North America, focused on the traffic and safety industry. In this role, you will provide technical leadership for ultra-precision machining activities and development projects while working in a collaborative environment. This position will utilize complex mathematics, computer simulation and CAD software for the design and development of ultra-precision machine systems. You will work under the leadership of our Director of R&D and will be based at our location in Niles, IL.  To be successful, you should have a strong aptitude for technical work with related project management experience and a real passion for collaborative work in a team-based environment.  

Responsibilities:

• Broadly applies principles, theories, concepts and techniques of the mechanical engineering discipline.

• Solves mechanical problems using precision engineering practices.

• Design complex assemblies and detailed parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures required for Tooling projects in R&D

• Create manufacturing drawings using GD&T, ASME Y14.5 standards to receive quotes and design proposals.

• Handles multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, while effectively managing priorities and communicating progress.

• Check completed layouts and manufacturing drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning.

• Lead multiple development projects simultaneously while achieving targeted costs, project timing, and customer specifications.

• Work in a collaborative environment, engaging with machinists, R&D engineers and technicians

• Manage project work flow through multiple departments in the tooling group

• Document process details and product drawings in approved digital platforms

• Provide technical leadership for precision machining activities used in micro-replication processes such as diamond turning, CNC, EDM, lathe, etc

• Assign jobs to machinists, lab technicians and ensure timely completion and delivery of task

• Assist with characterization techniques like profilometry, microscopy and interferometry.

• Utilize strong project management skills to plan and complete project tasks on time.

• Work with Suppliers to test and qualify new materials,

• Utilize Enterprise Lean Sigma (ELS) tools and methodologies and follow the stage gate process in development projects and continuous process improvement

• Follow all corporate and safety policies and procedures.

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related

5+ years work experience in a project management role

Proficient in modeling with CAD/CAM. SolidWorks preferred.

Experience with part design process

Experience with CNC programming

Additional qualifications, which will be considered a strong plus.

M.S. or equivalent advanced degrees.

Experience with precision micro-cutting techniques including but not limited to diamond turning, laser ablation, etc.

Experience managing lab technicians and/or other personnel

EOE.

The salary range for this position is $100k- $118k/ 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.  

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.

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