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Autumn Harp Inc.

Packaging Engineer

Essex Junction, VT · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Autumn Harp, Inc. is a private-label, custom manufacturer of cosmetics and personal care products ... Understand and suggest internal packaging solutions to the operation and R&D teams * Interface ...

Autumn Harp Inc.

Packaging Engineer

Essex Junction, VT · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Autumn Harp, Inc. is a private-label, custom manufacturer of cosmetics and personal care products ... Understand and suggest internal packaging solutions to the operation and R&D teams * Interface ...

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What is the difference between Cosmetic Research Development vs Cosmetic Formulation Scientist?

AspectCosmetic Research DevelopmentCosmetic Formulation Scientist
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or related fields
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, R&D centers, product innovation teamsLaboratories, product development teams, testing facilities
Industry UsageFocuses on research, ingredient testing, and product innovationFocuses on formulation, stability, and product creation
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for roles in product development and innovationOften compared for hands-on formulation and testing roles

Cosmetic Research Development involves exploring new ingredients and innovative concepts, while Cosmetic Formulation Scientists focus on creating and testing specific product formulations. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and work in laboratory settings, but their primary focus differs—research and innovation versus formulation and testing.

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Packaging Engineer

Autumn Harp Inc.

Essex Junction, VT • On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Autumn Harp, Inc. is a private-label, custom manufacturer of cosmetics and personal care products. The company’s state of the art facility provides premium service and creative solutions to product development and manufacturing of skincare, color cosmetics and lip care products, in service to the personal care industry. Our OTC facility provides support to clients who range from major global corporations to independent brands. Autumn Harp fosters a diverse company culture and celebrates the uniqueness of our employees and are committed to an inclusive and respectful work environment. Autumn Harp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are seeking a Packaging Engineer to join our New Product Development Engineering Team in an environment with strong commitment to internal and external customer service.

Reporting to the Packaging Engineering Manager, the Packaging Engineer works with New Product Development Team managing the detailed understanding and transition of package solutions from development to production including testing, creation of product specifications, and trialing.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the package development from start to finish for a variety of customers
  • Coordinates trialing and understanding pack solutions that meet the business and customer’s needs and desires.
  • Accountable for Bill of Material, assembly methods and Finish Product specifications
  • Be part of the front end development team as the packaging representative to ensure new components are fit for manufacturing, including coordination and analysis of filling testing and trials
  • Understand and suggest internal packaging solutions to the operation and R&D teams
  • Interface regularly with customers and provide exceptional service solutions to packaging needs and requirements
  • Work with packaging vendors to ensure appropriate artwork specifications and deadlines are adhered to
  • Understands and reports line performance on new launches in terms of Quality, Service, OEE and labor
  • On-site role that works with an agile scrum team to provide outstanding customer service
Required Skills and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/appropriate experience
  • 3-5 years of relevant packaging experience preferred
  • Detail-oriented and possess the ability to multi-task
  • Have a proven track record with outstanding leadership skills and professionalism
  • Have the ability to thrive while working in a cross functional team based environment
  • Experience with Microsoft Office systems, as well as other comparable databases
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a personal commitment to succeed