Quality Manager

Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global leader in labeling and packaging materials and solutions. Each distinctive product and technological leap forward is brought to light in an energizing environment where teamwork and curiosity thrive.

Looking for a collaborative culture where bold ideas turn into action? Then this is the place for you! With over 25,000 employees in more than 50 countries, we're inspired by the art of the possible, and motivated to continuously improve.

Avery Dennison RBIS

Avery Dennison RBIS, a global leader in apparel and footwear industry solutions, is a $1.6 billion division of Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY). Avery Dennison RBIS provides intelligent creative and sustainable solutions that elevate brands and accelerate performance throughout the global retail supply chain. We elevate brands through graphic tickets, tags and labels, embellishments and packaging solutions that enhance consumer appeal. We accelerate performance through RFID enabled inventory and loss prevention solutions, price management, global compliance, and brand security solutions.

Based in Westborough, Massachusetts Avery Dennison RBIS responsibly serves the global marketplace with operations in 115 locations, 50 countries, across 6 continents. For more information, visit www.rbis.averydennison.com.

• Have direct report responsibility for Quality Technicians, Quality Assurance Engineers, and QA Lab.

• Review customer proposals and provide input as to acceptable QA and reliability requirements.

• Review in-house Engineering changes for QA requirements; ensure QA requirements are defined into document changes at Engineering Change Control.

• Review material quality issues and lead Material Review Board.

• Lead QA surveys and audits of present and proposed suppliers and subcontractors to ensure adequate QA systems are implemented and maintained.

• Review quality performance of subcontractors and suppliers and coordinate Corrective Action & Preventive Action (CAPA) Requests and Failure Analysis Requests (FARs) for improvement.

• Provide technical support to inspectors on quality procedures, interpretation and implementation.

• Devise and implement world class Quality practices (e.g., Pareto Analysis, Histograms, Cause & Effect Diagrams, SPC, etc.) to enact continuous Quality improvement in products and services.

• Work with department managers to set up key metrics for process tracking and evaluation.

• Coordinate maintenance of quality records.

• Generate device qualification and reliability plans and establish and run ongoing reliability monitoring program for raw materials, subassemblies and products.

• Establish inspection procedures and processes, and perform some limited inspection of incoming parts, return product and shippable product.

• Manages the Corrective and Preventive Action Process.

• Conducts the Management Review Meetings.

• Compiles and reports out on key quality metrics as directed.

• Supports Materials Management Dept for supplier evaluations and ratings.

• Manages customer complaint resolution process, while also supporting Sales, Engineering and Marketing with product quality

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• The candidate should have at least 5 years experience in Quality Engineering of Integrated circuits, hybrids/MCMs, or electronic assemblies, including RFID, SMT PWAs.

• The candidate must have experience working with IC quality processes and reliability testing and predictions, as well as working with MIL-STD-105 and MIL-STD-883

• The candidate should have a strong theoretical and practical knowledge of RF systems (preferably RFID) - i.e. RF propagation, frequency selection, antenna design, impact of environmental constraints and obstructions to system performance etc.

• The candidate must have successfully worked with suppliers and/or subcontractors in implementing corrective actions and improving the quality of delivered items.

• A working knowledge of RFID standards EPC Gen 2, JEDEC, ISO 18000 and 15961 is preferred

• The candidate should have strong computer skills, experience with the Microsoft Office Suite and QSI is required and Lotus Notes and MiniTab experience is desired.

• The candidate should have a strong understanding of Six Sigma and/or Lean Processes. Six Sigma Black Belt a plus.

• The candidate should have knowledge in understanding and applying core quality tools such as APQP, SPC, FMEA, MSA.

• Up to 15% travel (domestic and foreign).

EDUCATION

Bachelors Degree in Science or Engineering plus ASQ certification as a Quality or Reliability Engineer.

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.