• Responsible for executing technical development of a controlled-dispensing solution for liquids in flexible packaging based on the needs of manufacturers, brands, and consumers• Participated in Consumer Research Studies• Conducted brainstorming sessions and design concept reviews with stakeholders providing the opportunity to address known industry challenges and develop key solutions and alternatives• Developed a portfolio of patents associated with the core technologies of the product and potential competitive offerings• Researched, discovered, and established relationships with external partners required for product materials, manufacturing methods, and equipment• Acquired equipment and established relationships with “right-size” partners to allow for development of product in a staged approach based on demand for sample production quantities and timelines ahead of full-scale manufacturing• Led the design and development of a forming and sealing film-conversion manufacturing line in cooperation with a third-party OEM• Led the design and development of a valve application module in cooperation with a third-party OEM and supply chain resources• Scientifically developed metrics for proper product function and associated quality control; implemented necessary production and safety practices to achieve food-grade certification of product line in May 2022• Managed (1) Design Engineer as a direct report and (1) Product Lab Technician via dotted-line relationship• Managed budgetary efforts associated with all technical development costs from initial R&D and prototyping through full-scale manufacturing for commercial product

• Project Engineer within New Product Development Group creating new concepts for multipacks within the beverage industry• Applied experience within Machine Engineering Group to introduce new products understanding the impact on operational efficiency in customer facilities• Collaborated with multi-national beverage corporations and commercialized new multipacks while executing against consumer driven branding strategies• Performed package integrity testing against industry standards for shipping and consumer use• Managed (1) Product Lab Technician as a direct report and Laboratory Testing Equipment

• Project Engineer within Machine Engineering Group completing comprehensive projects involving machines, modules, and components for multipackaging beverage equipment• Executed project schedules from research and development through integration with multi-national beverage corporations on both existing equipment upgrades and new equipment implementation; periodically led a dynamic team of peers depending on project scope• Project Management of team of (3) Design Engineers

• Design Engineer within Machine Engineering Group designing and developing machines, modules, and components for multipackaging beverage equipment• Advanced knowledge of SolidWorks CAD, BOM Creation and Maintenance via third-party database, Microsoft Office Suite

(3) Consecutive Summer and Winter Breaks