The Beauty and Care Collaborator.

The Beauty and Care Collaborator.

We value our work and people.

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Autumn Harp operates on 20 cultural values, fostering unity and positivity. The company reinvests profits into employee growth, R&D, and manufacturing capabilities. Sustainability and inclusion are core priorities.

Employment Applications, Résumés, and Cover Letters stating interest in an open position can be sent to:

Autumn Harp
Human Resources
26 Thompson Drive
Essex Junction, VT  05452
[email protected]
Fax: 802-857-4601

Autumn Harp is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Openings

Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer reports to our Manager, Engineering and is critical to the Maintenance and Engineering team by providing daily support on the existing control systems and assisting in complex system troubleshooting.  The Controls Engineer is also responsible for control system upgrades on existing industrial equipment.  The Controls Engineer will also have the ability to build new systems either from scratch or through collaboration with external OEM or integrators.  The Controls Engineer will also be responsible for maintaining the manufacturing plant network with support from the onsite IT department.

  • Troubleshoot Existing Control Systems
  • Champion Control System Upgrades (which will require learning legacy systems)
  • Design, Commission and Debug New Control Systems
  • Development of new and adherence to existing standard operating procedures and programming guidelines
  • Have a Flexible Work Schedule to Support the Needs of the facility
  • Mentor Technicians on Basic & Advanced Control System Troubleshooting
  • Identify, innovate and implement solutions to upgrade equipment for improved Safety and/or process efficiency
  • Willing to Learn a New Control System
  • Attend offsite meetings for engineering design reviews, factory acceptance testing, industry seminars or training workshops (infrequent travel)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
  • 5+ years in PLC and HMI programming and configuration along with troubleshooting and solving software/hardware issues in an industrial environment
  • Rockwell Studio 5000 and Factory Talk Studio knowledge
  • Interpreting Electrical and Mechanical Drawings, VFD Configurations, Integrated Motion Systems, and RSLogix 500
  • Strong project management and computer skills
  • Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Siemans TIA Portal, ABB Robot Studio, SCADA (Ignition), Omron Sysmac, Networks, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Power Distribution and Process Flow knowledge a PLUS!

Pay range: $95,000-$110,000/annually

Packaging Engineer

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.

  • 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
  • Works with Scrum team to provide outstanding customer service
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/appropriate experience
  • 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    

Pay range: $65,000-$75,000/annually

Design Engineer

Autumn Harp, a private label custom contract manufacture of cosmetic and personal care products has an opening for a highly skilled Design Engineer who excels in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment.  The Design Engineer creates drawings of needed parts and sources them in the most efficient manner.  The Design Engineer assists the Setup Specialist with the integration of the format parts and ensures that the objectives are achieved.  The Design Engineer also supports one or many of our agile, cross-functional work teams and represents the New Product Development Team.

  • Design Machine Format Parts
  • Modifies existing equipment for new projects
  • Represent the New Product Development Team in Scrum meetings
  • Lead Technical Projects
  • Understand and write technical documentation
  • Understand and create technical systems
  • Understand technical concepts outside of expertise
  • Represent Autumn Harp during interactions with customers
  • Collect feedback on designs and incorporate into new projects
  • College Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical program
  • 5+ years of related CPG product development experience
  • Strong project management and computer skills, including experience using CAD software
  • Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Controls, Power Distribution, Process Flow and Systems knowledge
  • Effective communicator that can excel in a dynamic environment with little supervision or daily direction

Pay range: $65,000 - $74,000

R&D Formulation Chemist II

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced R&D Formulation Chemist to join our team in an environment with strong commitment to internal and external customer service.  This position supports the development of new products with a strong focus on core cosmetic chemistry principles, including formulation, testing, pilot, and scale-up activities. Works independently on routine formulation adjustments and assists in developing customer formulations.

  • Work within the R&D team to formulate new products with an emphasis on creativity and innovation
  • Oversee the organization and storage of lab samples to be placed in storage for stability and compatibility testing
  • Prepares lab prototype batches as directed, including filling tubes, jars, or specified containers with product and applying appropriate identification labels
  • Ensure products are developed in compliance with regulatory requirements for the intended markets
  • Partners with Account Managers to coordinate product development activities and maintain up-to-date timelines
  • Communicate regularly with internal and external R&D and Regulatory teams to ensure product compliance
  • Collaborate with Process Engineer to support pilot runs and scale-up of new products
  • Source and evaluate new raw materials for products
  • Communicate with customers to ensure products meet their regulatory and formulation requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, cosmetic science or science related field
  • Minimum of 7 years of cosmetic formulation experience
  • Experience with regulatory requirements, raw materials, and product specifications, procedure writing and scale-up of new products
  • Proven ability to be creative and drive innovation
  • Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage and prioritize numerous development projects

Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000/annually

Reconciler

The Reconciler position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and responsible for the accurate closure of records through the validation of inventory, problem solving discrepancies and preforming appropriate adjustments to reflect this analysis.  This role assists in the month-end closing procedure requiring Saturday coverage once/month.

  •  Accurately and efficiently complete the closure and partial closure of records.
  • Analyze and calculate inventory usage, returns, waste and produced as it pertains to records.
  • Problem solve quantity discrepancies through inventory validation.
  • Perform inventory and record adjustments upon supervisor approval.
  • Complete the movement of inventory through both scanning and manual entry.
  • Execute responsibilities according to daily and/or monthly deadlines.
  • Is flexible to the needs of the company.
  • Interface with Production, Finance, Warehouse, Quality and other departments.
  • Maintain accurate and updated documentation; and verify the accuracy of returned paperwork.
  • Adheres to all GMP and GDP specifications.
  • Maintains and adheres to all safety rules and reports safety issues.
  • Support Operational Excellence program by doing audits.
  • Maintains a positive, winning attitude and adheres to Autumn Harp’s Cultural Values
  • Experience in a high volume manufacturing environment
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Must have mathematical aptitude and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job
  • Prior experience in operating a PIT or barcode scanner a plus
  • Must have the ability to obtain forklift certification

Salary range: $20.50 - $22.00/base hourly rate

Material Handler

E2 Shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:50am – 7:00pm

Reporting to the Material Handling Supervisor, the Material Handler is responsible for preparing, staging, and delivering materials to production while ensuring accuracy and maintaining inventory integrity. The ideal candidate communicates effectively, works well independently and as part of a team, and demonstrates strong attention to detail and a solid work ethic. The ability to operate a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) is required for this position.

This role requires the ability to routinely lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs., as well as stand and walk for extended periods. The Material Handler may also assist on production lines as needed.

  • Accurately verify, stage, and deliver materials to production on schedule
  • Perform inventory transactions within the ERP system and keep jobs updated throughout the shift
  • Wrap, move, and transport pallets to designated locations
  • Communicate effectively with production and cross?functional teams
  • Operate in a safe, responsible manner and follow all company safety policies and procedures
  • Assist production operations when required
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • General computer proficiency
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to multitask and make timely, effective decisions
  • Solid reading, math, and documentation skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Prior forklift experience preferred (company certification provided)

Base hourly rate: $19-$20/hour

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