Packaging & Labeling Engineer

AIM Solder•El Paso, TX

10d

About The Position

The Labeling & Packaging Manager owns the company’s labeling system and is responsible for developing, controlling, and approving product labeling throughout the product lifecycle. The role partners with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing to deliver high-quality, compliant labeling on time, proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The position reviews and validates labeling and packaging solutions that protect product integrity while meeting durability, transportation, storage, and display requirements and supporting a positive customer experience. It ensures labeling content, product protection, customer experience, and commercial branding work together to support the company’s products, operational objectives, and global business strategy. The role drives labeling strategy and ensures labels are high quality and compliant for safe and effective product use, while packaging components meet regulatory, quality, and brand requirements. It is based in Juarez, Mexico/El Paso, Texas; Montreal, Canada; or Rhode Island, U.S., and is part of the Product Management Department.

Requirements

4–7 years of experience in labeling within metals or electronics assembly material manufacturing, or another regulated industry.
Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining regulated product labeling and associated documentation.
Strong knowledge of global labeling standards, regulatory requirements, and document control processes.
Proven experience with document management, regulatory tracking, and change management systems.
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Sales teams.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to balance regulatory requirements, operational needs, customer expectations, and commercial objectives.
Effective collaboration and influencing skills across Regulatory, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain functions.
Ability to lead and implement labeling projects and end-to-end labeling initiatives aligned with company goals and department activities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Results-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset and commitment to quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline (preferred but not required).
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.

Responsibilities

Ensure primary and secondary labels and packaging comply with applicable regulations and standards.
Own the development, maintenance, and approval of product labeling, including manuals, labels, inserts, and related documentation.
Lead labeling and packaging at the production level, using expertise in labeling and packaging, barcode and labeling software and equipment, and testing and validation to take solutions from design through manufacturing-floor implementation.
Approve label content, review artwork, and verify required regulatory information.
Keep labeling content, drawings, specifications, and artwork accurate, compliant, and current in document control and quality systems.
Monitor global labeling regulations and industry requirements, and identify, communicate, and implement necessary updates.
Create, maintain, and update labeling procedures and SOPs, and support relevant audits and inspections.
Liaise between Regulatory/Labeling and Marketing to communicate changes to planned artwork and meet implementation timelines.
Maintain labeling records, artwork archives, specifications, change controls, and related controlled documentation for regulatory compliance and business continuity.
Partner with Purchasing on vendor relationships for translations, printing, and labeling services, maintaining vendor qualification, version control, and quality standards.
Coordinate cross-functional reviews with Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Marketing, Sales, Procurement, and R&D.
Manage labeling and packaging standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor regulatory and market trends and implement changes when necessary.
Anticipate future issues, resolve current problems, identify root causes to prevent recurrence, and develop alternatives to major strategic business problems.
Identify opportunities to streamline labeling, documentation, and compliance processes, and support improvements to labeling systems, tools, and workflows.
Define and control barcode standards for product, lot, and shipping labels, ensuring codes are accurate, scannable, and compliant with customer requirements.