Specialist R&D Engineer

Are you a passionate and innovative R&D Specialist skilled in troubleshooting complex problems? Avery Dennison Performance Tapes is looking for a highly communicative, organized and diligent Specialist R&D Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our business resilience projects, ensuring the continued success and sustainability of our products. You will report to the R&D Manager and play a crucial part in our innovation, business continuance, cost-out, and EU Chemical Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead and drive product developments from concept to commercialization. Projects include business continuity projects such as raw material changes, cost out projects and projects to new product development and introduction, and maintenance of existing product lines. Translate product requirements into product specifications by selecting and testing appropriate materials, product designs, and manufacturing processes Manage and communicate the status of projects: prepare project plans, determine timelines and resources, present and effectively communicate information and progress to cross-functional teams and management Act as the R&D project leader to interface externally with customers and suppliers to define projects, communicate progress, identify solutions to technical issues, and demonstrate applied knowledge. Develop products following the New Product Design and Development Process and Stage Gate principles. Own design control requirements including creation of detailed specifications and design verification and validation plans and reports. Assist in the investigation of customer complaints and nonconformances as required. Develop test methods for new products. Assist with product risk management. Leverage internal and external experts to accomplish goals (e.g., Vendors, Research Institutes) Conduct literature and patent searches and give technical updates. Generate intellectual property d