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Manufacturing Engineer

Avery Dennison · Miamisburg, OH

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Packaging
Posted
27 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Avery Dennison (packaging) in Miamisburg, OH. Develop, document, and implement standard manufacturing processes, procedures, and processing controls to meet quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Time studies, Plant layout

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $87k–$105k.

Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 60 manufacturing engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 59 other live manufacturing postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $87k–$105k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Lean 60%
  • Tooling 48%
  • Six Sigma 40%
  • New product launch 40%
  • Team leadership 37%
  • ✓ Root cause 35%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Time studies, Plant layout, EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Promotion path mentioned

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Avery Dennison

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

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Key Responsibilities

This is an on-site position located at our facility in Miamisburg, Ohio.

  • ◆Promote safety as the most important value in the organization by contributing through training, process improvement, and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) responsibilities.
  • ◆Develop, document, and implement standard manufacturing processes, procedures, and processing controls to meet quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner.
  • ◆Provide day-to-day support to manufacturing to resolve production and quality issues, collaborating with machine repair teams to analyze root causes and establish preventive maintenance.
  • ◆Partner with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager to develop and execute projects aligned with the Identifications Enterprise Lean Sigma journey.
  • ◆Optimize direct and indirect manufacturing labor and in-plant material flow using industrial engineering methods (line balancing, time studies, layout planning), while managing equipment validation run-offs and special projects.
  • ◆Bachelor's Degree in a related engineering field (Mechanical/Industrial) and 2+ years of experience in an engineering function within a manufacturing environment.
  • ◆Solid technical knowledge of Electronic Systems (wiring diagrams, schematics, PLC logic) and Mechanical Systems (cams, torque requirements).
  • ◆Strong understanding of process documentation, process improvement, and proficiency with applicable computer systems (e.g., Google Workspace).
  • ◆Excellent math, analytical, communication, and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
  • ◆Preferred experience with CAD software (Solidworks for 3D modeling, AutoCAD 2D for facility layout), Oracle E-Business Suite R12, and the ability to execute multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
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The Avery Dennison Identification Solutions group is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering team at our site in Miamisburg, Ohio. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will have the opportunity to lead and execute cost savings projects that are directly tied to key strategic goals for the business.

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