Manager Engineer
Resume:
Stuart Feldman
New Baltimore, Michigan 48047
Email: ********@*****.*** Mobile:
Qualification
Profile Creative and detail oriented leader with extensive experience in design,
process creation, cost reduction and dazzling customers. Strong work ethic
and a track record of providing leadership with demonstrated competencies
in:
Innovative Design with the ability to figure out the tough projects on time
and under budget
Cross-Functional Background with the ability to think outside of the box in
order to accomplish any task.
Ethics and Values with a strong reputation of demonstrating integrity,
reliability and continued commitment in all business interactions.
Drive for Results high-energy leader and mentor with infectious enthusiasm
and persuasive presentation and communication skills.
Core Innovative Thinking / Customer Focused Approach / Proactive and Creative
Competencies Problem Solving / Detail Oriented / Organizational Skills / Product
Engineering & Design / Process Maintenance, Training and Improvement /
Program Management Methodologies / Team Building & Leadership / ArtiosCAD /
Solidworks / CATIA V5 / Microsoft Office / CAPE
Career Highlights
DESIGN MANAGER DECEMBER 2005 - OCTOBER 2010
VeriCorr Packaging/Coastal Container - Troy, Michigan/Holland, Michigan
Originally recruited, by the General Manager of this
customer focused packaging company, to be an instrumental
part in
their development and expansion into the Michigan
marketplace.
. Lead packaging engineer for the corporation (5
locations). In charge of supervising all other
packaging engineers.
. Developed standards and procedures for the design
department.
. Standardized company processes including design and
approval processes.
. Developed and maintained standard work instructions (SWI)
for manufacturing.
. Trained personnel to use SWI.
. Use CATIA V5 and Solidworks to develop designs from math
data.
. Worked closely with customers to improve packaging to
better protect the product, ease loading and unloading
and save costs through distribution improvements
and redesign.
. Designed an export pack that provided a 34 percent
improvement in sea container density over the existing
design.
. Initiated a package testing program for the company.
. Created and implemented returnable packaging systems.
. Part of a team developing standards and procedures for
future TS certification.
PACKAGING ENGINEER November 2004 - December
2005
Anchor Bay Packaging - New Baltimore, Michigan
Contacted and recruited by the Owner, Director of
Engineering and Design Manager to add experience and improve
their
engineering department.
. Managed Programs and Coordination of efforts between ABP and
customers.
. Influential in obtaining and developing packaging for a
new ten plus million dollar account.
. Worked closely with manufacturing to develop and implement cost and
time saving manufacturing procedures.
. Developed a process that improved manufacturing times on a large
running product by over 4x.
. Developed and implemented cost reduction programs.
. Used direct contact with customers to obtain information
to design new packaging and handle issues and concerns.
DESIGN ENGINEER August 1999- November 2004
Corrflex Packaging - Sterling Heights, Michigan
Recruited by the General Manager, VP of Sales and Sales
Manager to develop and implement a design department for the
company.
. Responsible for the design and development of all packaging for two
CorrFlex facilities
. Extensive experience creating innovative packaging for
automotive interior parts in returnable, expendable,
export
and service packaging.
. Interacted with customers and suppliers to aid in the development of
packaging, including cost analysis and quoting.
. Actively seek cost savings/cutting alternatives.
. Developed a pack that saved our customer over one million per
year on a continuing basis that was a winner at the AICC
International Corrugated Packaging Design Competition.
. Create and maintain specification for products and sources for
materials and services.
. Lead ISO 9000 internal auditor and member of management review team
that successfully achieved ISO certification.
DESIGN ENGINEER December 1997- August 1999
Shoreline Container - Holland, Michigan
Recruited by the Design Manager directly out of college to
add capacity to the design lab.
. Worked with a wide variety of materials, including corrugated, plastic
corrugated, foam and coatings to design, develop and test packages for
automotive, furniture, industrial and electronics parts.
. Participant in internal audits as an ISO 9000 internal
quality auditor.
. Part of team that assisted in preparing the Shoreline
Traverse City facility for their initial ISO 9002
quality audit.
. Responsible for receiving, verification and
repair/maintenance of all cutting dies and print
plates.
. Utilized knowledge of ISTA test procedures to develop
both returnable and expendable packaging systems.
Packaging Co-Op June 1996- December 1996
Kraft Foods - Tarrytown, New York
Chosen to work with Kraft Foods as part of the internship
program for six months.
. Worked with Breyers Yogurt and dry packaged desserts, including Jell-O
No-Bake Cakes and Jell-O Gelatin and pudding.
. Assisted on quality assurance and package testing with
Lender's Bagels and Capri-Sun.
. Conducted new package qualification for Breyers, which
will produce an annual cost savings of $40M.
. Updated specifications for Jell-O brands
. Worked with marketing, suppliers and plants to initiate
new packages for Lenders and Breyers.
. Acquired extensive knowledge of laboratory testing
procedures, machines, standards and inspection methods.
. Responsible for the safety and quality of all displays
and promotional shippers for dry packaged desserts.
Education & Training
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: Packaging Engineering
Michigan State University
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Overall GPA 3.6 / 4.0 Packaging GPA 3.95/4.0
Master GPA 4.0/4.0
Proficient in MS Office Applications, ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks
Catia V5, AutoCAD, CAPE
. Certified ISO 9000 Internal Quality Auditor
. Member of Pi Kappa Gamma, Honorary Packaging Fraternity
. Member of Alpha Phi Omega, National Service Fraternity
. Dean's List five semesters, including four with GPA of 4.0/4.0
References
Adrian Tinney
Account Manager
Action Packaging
Relationship: Previous Co-Worker / Supervisor
Mobile: 586-***-****
Rick Nickerson
Northern Operations Manager
Action Packaging
Relationship: Previous Supervisor/General Manager
Mobile: 616-***-****
Home: 989-***-****
Bill Zimmerman
Program Manager / Account Manager
Coastal Container
Relationship: Co-Worker
Mobile: 248-***-****
Natalie Stefl
Customer Service / Design
Vericorr Packaging
Relationship: I supervised her in the design lab
Mobile: 248-***-****
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