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Dayton, Oh, Us

Dayton, Oh, Us

Responsible for all CPG packaging design and development in all structural areas from creative new designs to cost reductions. Always keeping an eye on the lowest overall cost solution for shipping including optimizing cube utilization for pallet and container loads using primary, secondary and tertiary packaging components. Products include car seats, strollers, gates, high chairs, play yards, exersaucers, breast pumps, jumpers, soft carriers, bottles, cups, and related items for retail and institutional customers. Leadership and experience in the design and execution of point-of-purchase (POP) displays and related items for major retailers.

Consults with companies to provide value engineering services for product, packaging, and ergonomics. Audits existing designs and processes to develop innovative solutions to improve bottom line results.

Responsible for product protection through cost effective packaging design. Created, developed, and tested new designs for new model introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Led a team of 7 Engineers, Designers, and Technicians to provide protective packaging solutions. Established a transit testing protocol and designed a lab to perform new testing standards. Created and implemented a cost effective modular packaging system for new product line.

Identified failure modes on product line and improved the package design resulting in an immediate 40% reduction in field damage. Provided engineering support for corporate and global trade partners.

Integrated the use of plastic, aluminum, glass, rubber, sheet metal, and other materials to create new product designs. Introduced new models, quality improvements, and cost reductions.

Performed drafting and product design work using multiple 3D CAD systems

Bsmet, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: Degree completed at night school while working full time in product design for Whirlpool.Magna Cum Laude

Music Composition

Activities and Societies: * Orchestra and Pep band * Resident AdvisorStudied music while exploring life direction