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[Apply on Avery Dennison’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AveryDennison/744000156393327-qa-optimization-engineer) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Avery Dennison](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/) / QA Optimization Engineer ## Job description The Quality Optimization Engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and eliminating manufacturing yield loss while ensuring operational capabilities align precisely with product specifications. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this individual acts as a critical liaison between Operations, Quality, R&D, and Engineering to clarify quality standards and reduce operational ambiguity. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional critical thinking skills, a strong analytical mindset, and a proactive approach to cross-functional leadership. They leverage foundational engineering principles alongside modern technologies—including AI-driven data tools and predictive analytics—to drive sustainable yield improvements and optimize manufacturing processes. ### Primary Responsibilities Yield & Loss Optimization: Lead investigative efforts to identify drivers of manufacturing loss, scrap, and downtime; design and execute corrective strategies to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). ### Autonomous Problem Solving Drive root-cause investigations from end-to-end utilizing formal methodologies (e.g., 8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone Analysis) with minimal supervisory oversight. ### Standard Clarification & Operational Alignment Partner directly with Operations leadership to clarify quality standards, establish unambiguous visual/measurable criteria, and ensure floor-level understanding to prevent operational losses. ### Specification & Capability Alignment Assist in drafting, refining, and reviewing product specifications; evaluate current manufacturing process capabilities (Cpk/Ppk) to ensure new and existing specs are technically achievable on the production line. ### Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner seamlessly across Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and R&D to implement sustainable process controls without relying on top-down authority. ### Leverage Advanced & AI Tooling Integrate artificial intelligence tools, machine learning applications, and modern data platforms to enhance data synthesis, predictive modeling, and root-cause discovery. ### Process Standardization Translate problem-solving outcomes and specification updates into standard operating procedures (SOPs), control plans, and training materials to safeguard against defect recurrence. ### Metrics & Reporting Generate and present quantitative performance metrics, capability studies, and project updates to plant and operations management. ### Quality Testing & Validation Conduct targeted age testing on key product lines to validate long-term performance and reliability, integrating findings directly into problem-solving efforts and quality investigations. ## Qualifications ### Analytical Mindset Exceptional critical thinking skills with a demonstrated ability to evaluate complex system inputs, isolate variables, and synthesize actionable solutions. ### Self-Direction Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently, establish project scope, and drive alignment across multi-disciplinary teams. ### Operational Integration Ability to bridge technical specifications with practical manufacturing realities, translating engineering tolerances into actionable operational standards. ### Technological Capability Proficiency in leveraging AI productivity and analytics tools (e.g., predictive analytics models, LLM-assisted data processing) alongside traditional statistical analysis software (Minitab). ### Communication Superior verbal and written communication skills, capable of translating technical analysis into clear, strategic recommendations for internal stakeholders. ### Education & Experience Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering Experience: 1+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment. ### Preferred Experience Exposure to process capability analysis (SPC/Cpk), spec-setting workflows, Lean Six Sigma concepts, or formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA). ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 19, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 20 days - Location: Painesville, OH, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Avery Dennison’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AveryDennison/744000156393327-qa-optimization-engineer) ## Hiring at Avery Dennison - Open jobs: 476 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 12, 2026 [All Avery Dennison jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Avery Dennison ### [Coating Operator - Nights](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/jobs/63067d77c999b14dd6bd/) Painesville, OH, United States ### [Extrusion Operator, Night Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/jobs/ff331278ba5290d459ee/) Painesville, OH, United States ### [Finishing Operator II, C-Shift, 7PM-7AM](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/avery-dennison/jobs/d84f2a9780f797f92591/) Painesville, OH, United States ### [Business Development Manager - 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