Packaging & Labeling Engineer

Company Profile :

AIM is a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics

industry with manufacturing, distribution, and support facilities located throughout North and South America, EMEA, and Asia. We serve the electronics industry, as well as various specialized businesses, including LED lighting, mobile devices, automotive, renewable energy and aerospace. At AIM, we are committed to developing world-class products through innovative R&D and offering unparalleled sales and technical support.

About the Role:

The Labeling & Packaging Manager owns the company's labeling system and is responsible for the development, control, and approval of 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, while proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

The role is responsible for reviewing and validating labeling & packaging solutions that protect product integrity while meeting durability, transportation, storage, and display requirements and supporting a positive customer experience. The role ensures that every aspect of labeling-from label content to product protection, customer experience, and commercial branding-works together to support the company's products, operational objectives, and global business strategy across global markets.

The position can be based in Juarez (Mexico) / El Paso (Texas), Montreal (Canada), or Rhode Island (U.S) and is part of the Product Management Department.

Responsibilities:

As the subject matter expert, the purpose of the labeling function is to drive the

company's labeling strategy and ensure that labels are of high quality and compliant for the safe and effective use of our products. Packaging responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring that packaging components meet regulatory, quality, and brand requirements.

This role goes beyond verifying label accuracy; it ensures that labeling & packaging is technically robust, operationally effective, commercially competitive, legally compliant, and aligned with corporate brand standards across global markets.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure labels and packaging (primary and secondary) comply with all 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, applying expertise in labeling & packaging, barcode and labeling software and equipment, and testing and validation to take each solution from design through implementation on the manufacturing floor.
• Approve label content, review artwork, and required regulatory information.
• Ensure labeling content, drawings, specifications, and artwork remain accurate, compliant, and current within document control and quality systems.
• Monitor global labeling regulations and industry requirements, and proactively identify, communicate, and implement necessary updates.
• Create, maintain, and update labeling procedures and SOPs, and support relevant audits and inspections.
• Act as the liaison between Regulatory/Labeling and Marketing teams to ensure that changes to planned artwork and implementation timelines are communicated and met.
• Maintain and administer labeling records, artwork archives, specifications, change controls, and related controlled documentation to support regulatory compliance and business continuity.
• Partner with purchasing to support vendor relationships for translations, printing, and labeling services, ensuring qualification, version control, and quality standards are maintained.
• Coordinate cross-functional reviews with Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Marketing, Sales, Procurement, and R&D.
• Manage labeling & packaging standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory and market trends and implement changes where 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required in the field of Packaging, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 4 - 7 years of experience in labeling within a metals, electronics assembly material manufacturing environment or other regulated industries.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining regulated product labeling and associated documentation.
• Strong knowledge of global labeling standards, regulatory requirements, and document control processes; working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems preferred.
• 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.

Key Competencies:

• 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, with the ability to work across Regulatory, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain functions.
• Strong ability to lead and implement labeling projects while driving 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.

Additional Information

AIM promotes diversity and inclusion and fosters a workplace where team members feel valued, respected, and supported.