Create packaging machine systems per order specifications, generate floorplan layouts of complete packaging lines, and design custom-tailored solutions to our customers' packaging needs. Write ECN’s for design revisions and execute MCR's requested by manufacturing. Participate in critical design reviews and project meetings with both customers and vendors through the life-cycle of projects.

Create design layouts and product configurations of complete systems and subsystems using SolidWorks, CAE analysis tools, and basic engineering principles in response to functional and performance requirements. Write Engineering documents such as ECR’s, SFR’s, WOR’s, etc. Participate in design and product improvement teams. Perform FEA and other engineering analyses in support of product development or improvement projects. Develop solutions to problems in order to meet customer requirements. Respond to, identify, and recommend solutions to manufacturing and quality problems.

Mechanical design of packaging systems and components, process layout and development, materials specifications, create and maintain mechanical drawing standards, create and maintain documentation for machine manuals.

Processed Engineering Change Requests.Designed new and re-work parts for manufacturing and updating machine assemblies.Worked directly with manufacturing and assembly departments to improve machine productivity and efficiency.

Processed Engineering Change Requests.Designed innovative parts for industry and re-evaluated current machine designs.Participated in Factory Acceptance Testing and assisted in solving machine productivity issues.

Process Improvement Team Member: Charged with assessing areas of opportunity to increase production/efficiency and decrease waste/downtime. Coordinated projects with cross-functional teams involving Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance Departments.Projects include:--Downed Canister Detection and Reject System for Depalletizer--Glue Application System for Labelers on Cells 3 and 5--Modifying Cell Layouts to accommodate new equipment on Cell 3Rapid Response Team: Fast-acting team that assesses and eliminates problems that occur during run time. Mitigated downtime events by replacing/repairing damaged machine components.Projects include:--Investigate cause of crumpled cans/rework and research solutions on Cell 6--Preheating cans for heat transfer label decorator on Cell 1--Cell 1 Line Control Study

Welded and assembled pre-finished components.Finished, assembled, inspected, and packaged customer products.Communicated with engineers to solve design and fabrication issues.Practiced Lean Manufacturing and 5S.

Prepared products for painting and finishing.Identified defect products, eliminated defects, and prepared products for refinishing.

Responsible for cleaning/sanitizing product containers, formulation parts, and maintaining a clean working environment.Assisted in formulation and shipping/receiving departments by performing daily tasks and maintaining organized workflow.