What are the responsibilities and job description for the Label Construction Engineer position at Brook + Whittle?
Description
Summary/Objective
The Technical Development Engineer position is responsible for supporting projects within the Technical Development department related to new product development, research & development/innovation, and technical services. This role will be fundamental in supporting both internal and external customers, to drive lower manufacturing costs, increased operating efficiencies, and greater customer satisfaction.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Supports internal Technical Development department efforts to meet goals to reduce manufacturing costs at the Hamilton location.
- Assists sales or customer service staff in supporting customer questions surrounding material selection, or performance.
3. Leads and facilitates internal technical troubleshooting efforts with the B W manufacturing teams when needed.
4. Develops standard operating procedures, establishes best manufacturing practices, and serves as the site technical expert for all printing and finishing equipment.
- Supports validation and developmental related trials at various external customer sites, as well as internal B W sites.
- Performs material testing and collects related data to facilitate B W process control efforts.
- Leads successful onboarding and development of new projects for existing or prospective customers.
- Makes material and spec recommendations for products based on their specific application method, packaging decoration selection, and core product type (food, beverage, homecare, etc.).
- All other duties as assigned by management.
Competencies
- Leadership.
- Performance Management.
- Problem Solving/Analysis.
- Organizationally Oriented.
- Communication Proficiency.
- Time Management.
- Interpersonally Skilled.
- Technical knowledge of printing, finishing, and customer application processes.
- Conflict resolution.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Hours of work are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week (1 hour lunch break per day). Occasional work outside of these hours may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
Some travel is expected for this position.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in printing, packaging science, or technical field.
- Previous experience or exposure in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Previous experience in a high-speed printing manufacturing environment.
- Technical knowledge of shrink sleeve labels, pressure sensitive labels, and flexible packaging.
- Experience with packaging application equipment.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None required for this position.
Company Paid Benefits:
- 10 paid holidays
- Starting 2 weeks vacation at an accrued rate
- Paid sick/personal days
- MDLive – Telemedicine*
- Life insurance*
- Long term disability insurance*
- Employee assistance program (EAP)*
Company Offered Benefits:
- Dental*
- Vision*
- 401(k) – first of the month after 90 days of employment – auto-enroll at 3%
- Short term disability*
- Voluntary life insurance*
- Flexible spending account – health care and/or dependent care*
- Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and accident insurance*
- Company Subsidized Benefits:
- Medical*
* Benefit will be available on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
** Benefit will be available after 90 days of employment
About Us
Brook & Whittle Ltd. is one of North America’s leading Sustainable Labeling Solutions providers, producing pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging for many of the nation’s leading brands. The company serves multiple consumer markets, including Personal Care, Beverage, Food, Nutraceuticals, Wine & Spirits, and Household Chemicals. The company’s rapid growth can be attributed to its world-class staff of employees and its commitment to sustainability, print innovation, and the latest technological advancements. Wouldn’t it be cool to go into a store, pick up a product and say, “We make that label!”
Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure.
We believe people are our greatest asset. Thus, we highly value individuals of strong character with drive, ambition and creativity. Relationships are our cornerstone whether it be clients, vendors or co-workers. We are the best at what we do and are looking for an exceptional individual to join our growing organization.
AAP/EEO Statement
Brook & Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook & Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Brook & Whittle expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brook & Whittle LTD’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
