Kashish Singh

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kashish-singh18/

SUMMARY

PACKAGING ENGINEER with experience in highly complex, technical and fast-paced work environments seeking full time position.

EDUCATION

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY

Master of Science, Packaging Science, December 2020 Won Italian Packaging Technology Award (IPTA) November 2018 University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India August 2011 Bachelors in Printing & Packaging KEY SKILLS

Sustainability: SimaPro software

Packaging: ASTM, and ISTA standards, Cartons, Corrugated, Labels, Foam, Shrink wrap, Supply Chain. Printing: Offset, Rotogravure, Flexography & Digital technology & Artwork development. Software: ArtiosCAD, Illustrator, CAPE, Catia, SolidWorks, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project. Personal: Project Management, proven ability to complete projects on time. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Packaging Engineer II at MilliporeSigma – Burlington, MA Aug 2021 – Present

• Collaborate with R&D & product managers to develop sustainable packaging for Cell culture media and other electronic products.

• Test and assess the performance of multiple prototypes and iterations using ASTM & ISTA test standard.

• Lead Packaging project and coordinate release of packaging parts for BOMs. Packaging Procurement Intern at Philips – Rochester, NY April 2021 – Aug 2021

• Worked with the procurement team to develop cost-effective and robust packaging solutions.

• Worked with multiple stakeholders (engineers & buyers) to select and qualify suppliers.

• Influenced Suppliers decision based on mutual benefits and sustainability. Packaging Intern at Thermo Fisher – Rochester, NY Jan 2020 – April 2020

• Assisted the senior packaging engineer in consolidating and reducing the corrugated boxes.

• Performed the fit assessment & worst-case assessment on the boxes.

• Designed and optimized product size, case count and product arrangement on pallet using CAPE. Packaging Intern at Zotos International – Darien, CT Aug 2019 – Jan 2020

• Performed quality tests including application torque, leak test and thickness measurement of containers.

• Developed packaging specifications & managed packaging vendors to Contract manufacturers.

• Successfully managed the project and weekly coordinated with a team based in Germany. Packaging Intern at Zoox – Foster City, CA May 2019 – Aug 2019

• Categorized the vehicle components in expendable and returnable packaging.

• Consolidated the shipping box inventory to 43% and ensured the cube efficiency to optimize trailer loads.

• Worked closely with the PLM team and developed a process that improved efficiency by 30%. Packaging Technologist at GlaxoSmithKline – Mumbai, India May 2018 - Aug 2018

• Project – Implementation of QR codes in all GSK`s artworks.

• Managed packaging drawings and worked on multiple projects and coordinated with other teams.

• Successfully accomplished the project and received appreciation from the packaging team. Technical writer, IPP Catalog Publications – Mumbai, India Feb 2015 – Aug 2017

• Published technical articles on leading printing & packaging technologies.

• Visited Taiwan and published articles on converting technologies for international event Drupa 2016.

• Successfully accomplished G7 Expert certificate on color management from Idealliance, U.S. Project Executive for packaging artworks, Diadeis – Mumbai, India Oct 2013 – Jan 2015

• Developed a structured project management plan & managed a team of 30 to deliver artworks.

• Collaborated with the team to design packaging and delivered the digital printed copies for approval.

• Successfully handled leading projects for Unilever and received a certificate. Packaging Trainee, Yash Karan Polymer – Daman, India Aug 2012 – Sept 2013

• Organized the production schedules for rotogravure, blown film extrusion, and lamination presses.

• Enhanced productivity to 8% and consulted with the ink and adhesive suppliers for technical issues.

• Performed quality tests including tensile strength, friction test and ink viscosity tests. Estimator for Folding box, Print House India – Mumbai, India May 2011 – March 2012

• Assisted in the production, estimation and assembly specification review of folding boxes.

• Secured GMI (Graphic Measures International) audit, highly acclaimed for print quality jobs.

• Troubleshot the artwork, pre-press and print issues.

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