Experience

MEKRA Lang North America, LLC

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Packaging Engineer

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  * CI logistics savings initiatives and route improvements using TUMS (Trailer Utilization Management System) * TI freight payment data to reduce inbound freight with annual savings targets leveraging mode optimization, packaging improvements & rate savings * New Program Launch support for pre-production, nonproduction & packaging shipments * CI Strategy – continue to implement freight consolidation for Intra shipments to MX/US plants & Tier 1 shipments to US/CA Plants. *Mode selection and routing instruction support for group plants * Multi-functional department collaboration with group Customs, Procurement, Program, Tooling, Engineering, & Finance * Annual Freight Profit planning process support with Controllers & Material Managers *In charge to Design packaging solutions (define flow, calculate batch size, optimize packaging & transport costs, analyze milk-run, calculate ROI and logistic loop). *support to Define warehouse layouts, its internal flows and storage policy (define C-class storage management, realize business case on VMI, create & implement mirror area, put in place visual management, Kanban flow, FIFO, FEFO, lean management) * Optimize the line feeding (design standard kitting trolley, warehouse & production line footprint and sequencing) * Work closely with suppliers, industrialization, material planning, warehouse, sourcing, manufacturing teams * Define, improve, implement and document all the material flow processes with the right resources in order to reach your main objective which is to support the growth and to ensure logistics readiness * One-piece flow and model-mix strategy deployment * Ensure a safe working environment and take full accountability for all safety related topics Show less



Caterpillar Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Packaging Engineer II

  • Apr 2018 - Nov 2022

  * Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, new sourcing or Packaging improvements cost savings, or other supply chain requirements such as Safety or Quality * Communicate with existing facilities on packaging issues related to receiving, warehousing, and/or line side delivery * Perform cost analysis on current packaging processes and recommend changes where appropriate * Lead low risk Green Belt projects * Perform activities to ensure parts are protected, shipped, and delivered to the customer in a usable fashion * Develop packaging solutions to protect finished painted components * Design for transport efficiency * Perform containerization analysis, testing, and quoting * Validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase * Coordinate with operations for storage and ergonomic considerations * Develop kitting packaging * Validate returnable quantities through simulations * Resolve safety and / or quality issues caused by current packaging * Resolve issues reported by customers and process partners * Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements * Audit conformance to packaging specification * Joint Process Improvement with packaging vendors and purchasing * Create packaging concepts using 3D modeling software (i.e. Pro-E) Show less



Emerson

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Packaging Engineer and Labeling Template & Report Writing Analyst

  • May 2020 - Mar 2021

  Main Tasks Labeling Tasks: - creation of static and variable fields in label templates - connect the variable fields to data sources. - Perform routine and complex label template creation tasks and modification to existing templates - Collect labeling content and translate it into functional label layouts - Review and approve AGILE PLM/Oracle EBS ECOs for domestic and international labeling - Assign label templates for new device - Research technical issues, e.g., bar code technology, to assist in formulating labeling strategy - Create and maintain label attribute data - Supports improvement projects to solve problems, improve efficiency, or generate labeling -related cost savings Packaging Tasks: - Establish packaging specification at the part number level for NPI program - Work with packaging improvement ( cost savings, quality and Safety) - Communicate with existing facilities on packaging issues . - Perform cost analysis on current packaging processes and recommend changes where appropriate - Perform activities to ensure parts are protected, shipped, and delivered to the customer in a usable fashion - Design for transport efficiency - Validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase - Coordinates package testing and validation. Understands results, utilizes data for packaging solution and challenges suspect results. - Leads and drives cost reduction audits, especially for high profile customers. - Standard ISTA laboratory test for validations Show less



Pratt Industries

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Ingeniero

  • Mar 2017 - Apr 2018



Victory Packaging

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Packaging Engineer

  • May 2014 - Mar 2017

  directly responsible for the creative design, development and cost analysis of innovative protective packaging products to meet customers’ needs. Works closely with customers’ engineering and purchasing departments to determine costs and feasibility of producing proposed packaging, with a particular emphasis on cost reduction. • Develops or directs development of sketches, specifications, samples and written analyses of proposed packaging in order to present design for approval to customer, including total cost analysis. • Coordinates package testing and validation. Understands results, utilizes data for packaging solution and challenges suspect results. • Develops and delivers exceptional quality customer service • Designs structures, products, components or assemblies using complex engineering principles. • Leads stylistic direction of projects. • Identifies re-design opportunities that may have potential to affect manufacturing/sourcing efficiencies. • Discusses project with the team to define goals and objectives. Steers project to meet all objectives. • Complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping. • Utilizes advanced test methods with ability to prove out designs • Assists with mentoring of subordinates. • Contributes to innovation to increase impact on the local branch or National Accounts. • Collaborates actively with Sales to produce wins for the branches. • Utilizes some advanced CAD features (3D, parametric, etc.). • Understands advanced compression strength concepts and formulas. Show less



Bolsas Delta S.A. de C.V.

• Mexico
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Diseño y Preprensa Empaque flexible

  • Dec 2010 - Oct 2014

  Elaboracion de Planos Mecanicos, graficos, y preparacion para impresion de alta grafica (Preprensa) de hasta 10 tintas directas, policromias, correccion de color. Todo esto aplicado a los productos de empaque flexible (bolsas papel- plastico y sacos) Elaboracion de Planos Mecanicos, graficos, y preparacion para impresion de alta grafica (Preprensa) de hasta 10 tintas directas, policromias, correccion de color. Todo esto aplicado a los productos de empaque flexible (bolsas papel- plastico y sacos)



Callaway Golf

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Diseñador Logo

  • Oct 2013 - Sep 2014

  Elaboracion de Pre-prensa para el estampado de logo Elaboracion de Pre-prensa para el estampado de logo