Packaging Engineer, 04605

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Industry: Packaging

Resides: South Carolina

Salary: Open

Relocate: Yes

On the Market:

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Objective

To obtain a position as a packaging engineer in which I can utilize my knowledge of the phases of product development, management, marketing, and communication.

Education         Bachelor of Science in Packaging Science

Major GPA: 2.8 Obtained December 2001
Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina

Significant Courses:

Packaging Materials & Manufacturing      Packaging Design & Development

                               Mechanical Properties of Packages         Packaging For Distribution                                                                                    

                               Performance of Packages                       Introduction To Marketing                                          

                               Packaging Machinery                             Container Systems (Rigid & Flexible)

Work Experience        

Product Development Engineer, (September 2002-Present)

(Company name) South Carolina

Tasks included supporting testing to developing a sizing methodology for 2-ply PV bags. 
As well, as developing a sizing program for stand-up pouches.  Generating seal curves for some the standard films used by ExoPack.   Requesting, updating and compiling technical datasheets for their products from all of ExoPack’s paper suppliers.  Support  product development projects by compiling data, preparing samples, and sending out samples to participating plants.   In addition, gained familiarity with the technical testing methods for both paper and plastic packaging with ExoPack’s technical lab.

Corrugated Packaging Design Assistant, (May 2000-January 2001)

Mead Containerboard, Meta Systems Design Department. Atlanta, Georgia. 

Duties involved assisting packaging engineers in design projects development and design of secondary packaging, operating a Kongsberg prototype table, conducting corrugated-oriented lab testing, interaction with fiberboard suppliers and customers, and basic knowledge of TOPS & CAPE programs.

Civil Engineer Specialist, (Summer Intern-May 1998-August 1998) South Carolina Department Of Transportation.North Charleston, South Carolina.

Responsibilities included gathering data, sketched cross-sections
& profiles, and performed surveying.     
Supervised and observed construction done on highways.

Special Projects

Senior Capstone Design-Package Development Project
▪          Consisted of creative phase and packaging design brief
▪          Created visual/graphics, geometrical & structural design
▪          Conducted verification tests & performance testing
▪          Determined specifications for materials, performance, process & finished goods.

Senior Distribution Project
▪          Scope: Delivery of a packaged product from point of manufacture to point of sale, with assured product protection and lowest cost.
▪          Included devising a distribution test plan for a reusable transport container.
▪          Scope consisted of determining damage at any time during testing w/ the ability to reuse the container in a safe and damage free condition.
▪          Project also comprised of the awareness of atmospheric pre-conditions, vibration testing, compression testing, and shock testing.

Computer Skills    

Experience with Windows (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). 
Familiarity with Adobe PageMaker, Photoshop, and AutoCAD R12. 
Basic knowledge of Artios CAD, Ashlar Score 4.1, and TOPS programming.

Advanced Skills

Computer design of packages
Graphic design
Packaging materials and machinery selection
Packaging testing
Cushioning design
Cost calculations     

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