Packaging Engineer
Results oriented Packaging Engineer with 13 years of experience in packaging design, development and testing for multi-million dollar tools. Expertise in commercial reusable/returnable crating and packaging; improving packaging designs and generating cost savings. Superlative communication skills. Demonstrated track record of success working with vendors and cross-functional teams.
Core competencies include:
• Packaging Design and Material Evaluation •Qualification test Protocol and Reports
• Customer and Supplier Relations •Testing Standards Development
• 3D Computer Modeling & Assembly • Planning & Scheduling
• Continuous Improvement Processes • Excellent People Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Key Accomplishment:
• Developed and implemented standardized package and component manufacturing processes, increasing crater efficiency by 5% and resulting in $1M annual savings.
• Developed package design for a new product that resulted in a $100K annual cost savings.
• Led cross-functional projects. Identified and delivered cost savings by developing and implementing a common bracket design across multiple product modules.
• Led in-depth performance analysis using package integrity tests for 4 and 6 mil polyethylene flexible barrier film and established material baseline requirements for Applied Material.
• Designed and engineered an array of cost efficient packaging products using foam, wood and corrugated materials to develop package assemblies supporting volume manufacturing.
• Developed test protocols, work instructions, reports and recommendations for product and package performance testing, resulting in robust package designs that withstand global transportation hazards.
• Managed and assisted suppliers in materials sourcing activities, improving material quality, driving cost reductions and maximizing performance throughout the entire value chain.
• Developed, optimized and maintained global packaging solutions by working closely with cross-functional teams, significantly improving product margins, quality and customer fulfillment cycle time.
• Led suppliers in maintaining quality standards while maintaining strict compliance with Applied Materials packaging standards and adherence to customer delivery schedules.
• Benchmarked small parcel test protocols and developed Applied Materials testing protocols utilizing industry Best Known Methods (BKMs).
Career Highlight:
• Provided guidance and direction to suppliers on mold development, sample runs and component qualification resulting in optimized pricing, timing, material and service quality.
• Designed multiple packaging products and conducted virtual fit checks as the organization’s recognized expert in AutoCAD and Unigraphics software.
• Developed and wrote work instructions for securing multi-million dollar tools and trained Logistics personnel in the packaging process to avoid product movement and damage during shipment.
• Minimized delays in system deliveries and revenue generation by quickly resolving technical challenges, avoiding contract penalti...
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