Ashwin R. Dhurvas
**********@*****.***
*** ***** ***** ****, ******, NC 27713 734-***-****
Objective To secure a full-time position in the areas of applied
sciences with a company that will allow me to further
utilize my packaging experience and background to
effectively identify and implement inspiring design and
develop innovative packaging solutions to help the
company broaden its packaging capabilities.
SKILL SET AGILE, NX4 Modeling, MATLAB, AutoCAD, ArtiosCAD, CAPE,
TOPS Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop,
Pro - Engineer, Caldara Rip, Studio toolkit, Studio Visualizer
CERTIFICATION Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Education Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Bachelor
Science in School of Packaging May 2011
Experience
Impact Fulfillment Services Burlington, NC
Packaging Engineer
May 2011- Present
. Generate cost savings by 70% throughout the company for Fortune 500
clients by re-engineering projects
. Counseled with vendors to improve communication to establish labor
price savings of 30%
. Analyzed and negotiated warehouse materials RFQ, initiate a single
point of contact for warehouse materials and began a Kanban
replenishment program for the materials.
. Develop, review and verify final specification packets before
production starts and revise packets as needed during production.
. Work in conjunction with the client Engineers and vendor Designers on
corrugated cost savings to include tray designs, tray printing,
pallet skirts, corner post for double/triple stacking, shrouds and
label changes from 7 labels to 4 labels.
. Responsible for tooling equipment on the production floor to ensure
the correct tools are being used within the assembly line.
. Negotiated contracts with machine vendors to eliminate operators and
cut overhead cost by 35%.
. Cultivate a full turnkey process with new and existing customers for
primary, secondary and tertiary packaging while managing proper QA
validation, machinery, and assembly processes.
. Drive sales opportunities to cut cost on different packaging
materials that are more durable, environmentally friendly to the
consumers and adequate for customers. Allocated to $100,000 in
savings annually for the customer.
. Integrated a design center which includes selecting corrugate and
paperboard and getting trained on printing and cutting machines along
with Adobe and Esko software programs. Generated $ 70,000 in revenue
in both mock samples and production components
. Resolve any packaging related problems in our manufacturing
facilities to minimize further delays in production.
Energizer Personal Care Shelton, CT
Packaging Intern
Summer 2010
. Customized 50 packaging specifications and revised over 100 specs
into the Agile computer program for Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic
products, including but not limited to bottles, labels, shippers,
inners, and closures.
. Engineered secondary and tertiary packaging for Hawaiian Tropic,
Banana Boat, Wet Ones, and Tampons and changed shipper copies when
there were graphics changes on specific packaging products.
. Executed ship testing for Playtex Tampons and determined which
shipper sizes would be the most effective by communicating with
domestic corrugated suppliers and requesting shipper samples.
. Designed primary packaging for infant care products, most notably
2pak snacker and 4pak bowl/plates to add $50,000 in revenue.
. Performed various methods of dispensing, leakage, and temperature
testing.
. Operated Pro - Engineering to develop primary packaging designs and
used the files to make product samples on the FDM molding machine.
Grupo Antolin North America
Auburn Hills, MI
Logistics Intern
Summer 2008
. Helped organize and set up 96 parts at a headliner plant for
Chrysler trucks which resulted in the plant launching on time.
. Planned the floor layout for material handlers that made it
efficient and productive.
. Held time trials for materials that were distributed from the trucks
to the floor and from the floor to the assembly line.
. Recalibrated the rails on the assembly line to match with the totes
that were supplied from the manufacturer.
. Established leadership and teamwork skills by encouraging and
motivating employees across all divisions of the organization.