Daniel Minturn 313-***-**** ac7u15@r.postjobfree.com
Daniel Minturn
PACKAGING ENGINEER
ac7u15@r.postjobfree.com
Experience Magna Exteriors Belvidere, IL
Packaging Engineer October 2016-Present
Acting as material handling engineer for the sequenced FEM, Fascia and Lift gate components for the Jeep KL line
Responsible for the finished goods sequencing carts of JIT components to FCA’s Belvidere Vehicle Assembly Plant (BVAP)
Evaluate in-house processes as well as incoming material packaging for effectiveness and cost savings initiatives.
Work with tier II suppliers to ensure their packaging was approved in terms of core quality, process engineering and financial efficiency
Designed and tested aftermarket packaging
Support production for effective material delivery bank build situations Agility Fuel Systems Salisbury, NC
Packaging and Material Handling Engineer October 2015-May 2016
Was heavily involved in launching the new green field, vertically integrated facility
Directly responsible for all raw, WIP, and finished goods handling throughout the fabrication-paint-assembly-install process
Designed and developed staging and line-side presentation carts for large, class-A painted panels
Collaborated with purchasing team to develop strong relationships with local packaging suppliers to fulfill our everyday packaging material needs
Helped develop part usage with the MRP development team and coordinated with material handlers and warehouse personnel to implement plan
Setup pallet racking throughout the facility
Developed custom pallets and crating for FG shipping
Modified and continuously improved the assembly line-side presentation systems.
Newell-Rubbermaid Huntersville, NC
Packaging Engineer December 2014-October 2015
Member of interdepartmental productivity team that utilized SAP, various Microsoft programs, ArtiosCad, and TOPs programs, providing estimated savings of $100,000
Played integral part of R&D projects redesigning and consolidating corrugated cartons and inserts, poly bags, and paperboard with graphic applications.
Gathered and classified specifications of blister card and clamshell thermoformed components, corrugated cartons, and paperboard product
Gained experience with glass and plastic consumer goods package testing, utilizing vibration, static crush and drop tests
Daniel Minturn 313-***-**** ac7u15@r.postjobfree.com
Experience, cont. Stabilus Gastonia, NC
Packaging Engineer May 2012-December 2014
Fully responsible for packaging engineering in all three manufacturing locations in US and Mexico
Determined most efficient corrugated cardboard or returnable tote packs for shipping domestically and internationally
Worked with customer packaging engineers, internal logistics, production, preproduction, and shipping to ensure the highest quality product
Met customer requirements for barcode labels and internal ASN scans
Communicated with international teams in Germany to purchase and ensure proper delivery of highly specified machined tooling
Developed skills with Microsoft Office, SAP, AutoCad & LabelMatrix platforms
Collaborated with management and logistics teams to develop a robust distribution center
Stepped into new roles when vacated i.e. Lab testing of parts Production Release Engineer March 2010-May 2012
Coordinated with international teams for the release of designs in Mexico and the US
Communicated with application engineers and sales representatives to understand needs of customers when developing prototype designs
Collaborated with purchasing department to source necessary products
Organized and tracked components in SAP needed for production Education Michigan State University East Lansing, MI BS, College of Natural Sciences 2004-2008
2009 Graduate of the Packaging Engineering Program Member of ECO, the student based environmental group