Packaging Engineer

Posted on: 2008-12-09

LAKETTA WILSON 1249 Weathervane Lane Apt. 1A Akron, Ohio 44313 Home Phone: (330) 864-0615 Cell Phone: (330) 523-0185 Email Address: [email protected] PROFILE An enthusiastic, motivated hard working professional with excellent problem solving skills, a strong systems and analytical background. I am a person with a talent for mastering new technologies. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals of all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive instruments and confidential records. Demonstrated history of managing multiple projects while producing accurate timely reports that meet and exceed stringent guidelines. Committed to contributing to a strong team. Oriented toward safety and productivity. Experienced with ISO-9000 and QS-9000 documentation. EXPERIENCE 2003-Present ITW Permatex Packaging Engineer  Propose packaging materials and design product packaging specifications to ensure product integrity and appeal under varying shipping and display conditions using approved drawings. Design corrugated displays, pallet patterns and promotional pack outs.  Test, analyze, and select materials for packaging supplied by vendors based on durability and cost effectiveness  Handle product packaging development requests from the marketing department. Interact with Graphics, Manufacturing, Health & Safety, Quality Control and Research & Development Departments..  Maintain packaging and MSDS database. Develop packaging specifications for all products. 2000–2002 Bridgestone Firestone Chemist  Performed silica and carbon black analysis using analytical techniques such as ICP-AES, DSC, N2SA, UV-VIS, Sulfur Analyzer, and DBP. Also performed analysis using various wet chemistry techniques.  Updated work instructions for the analysis of carbon black and silica. Passed QS-9000.  Experienced with the Carver Press and Farrell Mill. 1999-2000 Degussa Huels Lab Technician  Experienced with application techniques used in the paints and coating industry.  Performed silica analysis using analytical techniques such as Particle Size, N2SA, TGA, DBP and AA. Also performed wet chemistry analysis. 1996–1999 Saint Gobain Crystals Chemist  Performed analysis using analytical techniques such as, ICP-AES, GFAA, FTIR and wet chemistry.  Developed procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy. Designed Process Flowcharts and Project Implementation Forms for better project management.  Developed and improved test methods for performing ICP-AES analysis.  Wrote work instructions for analyzing inorganic product lines. Passed ISO-9000.  Developed an Excel worksheet to statistically analyze data. Improved turnaround time by 40% EDUCATION University of Cincinnati – 2010  Pursuing Master’s Science Degree University of Phoenix – 2005  MBA Talladega College – 1996  Bachelors Degree - Chemistry TRAINING / COMPUTER SKILLS  Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, JD Edwards, and TopsPro, UCC Net and Data Synchronization  Packaging Sustainability Training Program  Six-Sigma Training Program  ISO and SPC Training Program  OHSA Cadimum Training Program  Rubber Compounding Training  Preparing for CQE Certification (June, 2009)