Electronic Manufacturing Engineer

Avery Dennison Smartrac is seeking an Electronic Manufacturing Engineer to join the RFID Platform Innovation Team in Asheville/Fletcher, North Carolina. The Platform Innovation Team is responsible for developing, optimizing, and implementing proprietary products, processes, and manufacturing equipment for Avery Dennison’s global operations.This is a hands-on, onsite engineering role focused on the development and qualification of manufacturing processes and equipment used to produce roll-to-roll electronic products. The role supports new product introduction efforts, including emerging Bluetooth- and RFID-enabled platforms, by ensuring manufacturing processes and equipment are robust, scalable, and production-ready. The position partners closely with product design, R&D, and operations teams to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input and ensure manufacturing readiness prior to broader production deployment.ResponsibilitiesLead hands-on development and qualification of new manufacturing processes and products to support new product introductionsDesign, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes with a focus on quality, efficiency, and manufacturabilitySpecify, develop, procure, qualify, and deploy manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and tooling required for productionPartner with product design teams to support material selection and provide DFM guidance to improve process robustness and manufacturabilitySupport production readiness activities, including process characterization, equipment qualification, and validation effortsUtilize data-driven methods, including Design of Experiments (DOE), to analyze processes and support technical decision-makingDrive continuous improvement initiatives related to process stability, equipment performance, and manufacturing effectivenessCreate clear documentation, including work instructions, and provide training to technicians and operators for new or updated processesCollaborate cross-functionally with engineering, R&D, and manufacturing teams to achieve project and business objectives