Paul R. Raines Jr., **** Birch Ave N #****, 859-***-****, ********@*****.***
Global Packaging Expert – Packaging Automation Innovation and Advanced Technology
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Over 40 years of experience in mechanical engineering and 38 years of equipment design of packaging, material handling and specialty equipment systems covering a wide range of industries including E- commerce, food, paper products, brewing and beverages, pharmaceuticals, electronics, auto parts and personal products. Companies served include: Amazon, Kellogg, General Mills, ConAgra, Novartis, Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Kimberly Clark, Bristol Meyers – Squib, Miller Brewing, Anheuser Busch and many others. Holder of 9 US patents.
E-commerce – 6 years
Lead Packaging Systems Integration Engineer - 13 yrs Conveyor System Sales Engineer - 3 yrs
Packaging Systems Integration Engineer – 3 yrs
Packaging Equipment Customer Service Coordinator – 5 yrs Packaging Equipment Project Engineer – 5 yrs
CAD/CAM operator/ Guarding Coordinator – 2 years
Hydraulic Lift Equipment Designer – 2 years
Captain, Ohio Army National Guard/United States Army Inactive Reserve Corps – 16 yrs total service Skills – AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project), Arena Simulation Software
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Amazon – World Wide Advanced Technology Group 2014 to 2020 Global Packaging Expert; Sr. Packaging Equipment Engineer Sr. Engineer responsible for innovative design and development of e-commerce automated packaging solutions. Developed a flexible package solution saving millions of dollars in material savings, labor, and faster deliveries. Door Desk Award winner and owner of 9 US patents. Jedson Engineering 2012 to 2014
System Integration Engineer
Lead Packaging Engineer responsible for design of packaging systems for a wide range of industries from concept, through construction and start-up; also perform needs analysis and consulting services to help solve clients packaging needs and issues. Paul R. Raines Jr., 2480 Birch Ave N #3003, 859-***-****, ********@*****.*** Jacobs Engineering 1999 to 2012
System Integration Engineer
Department Lead Engineer responsible for supervision and training of department personnel; design of packaging systems for a wide range of industries from concept, through construction and start-up; also perform needs analysis and consulting services to help solve clients packaging needs and issues
ROE Inc. 1996 to 1999
Sales - Account Manager
National account manager for companies such as Kellogg, Schwans, Kimberly Clark and ConAgra; Performed sales and consulting services for high speed conveying systems including belt, table- top chain; matt-top chain, air, roller and pallet type conveyors; Also trained on Ermanco case and pallet conveyor systems and Fanuc robot systems.
R. A. Jones and Co., Inc. 1991 to 1996
System Integration Engineer – Knowledge Based Services Dept. Performed packaging systems integration services for companies such as Kellogg, Miller Brewing, Anheuser Busch, General Mills, and Kraft Foods; Duties included design of packaging systems for a wide range of industries from concept, through construction and start-up; also perform needs analysis and consulting services to help solve clients packaging needs and issues. R. A. Jones and Co., Inc. 1987 to 1991
Update Kit Coordinator – Customer Service Dept
Responsible for corporate program to update existing equipment installations with the latest technology; duties included sales, consulting, installation coordination and development of new update kits; experience a wide exposure to a variety of industries such as pharmaceuticals, foods, beverages, personal and paper products.
R. A. Jones and Co., Inc. 1985 to 1987
Product Engineer – Large Center Cartoner Group
Performed packaging equipment design and order execution for large center cartoning systems for companies such as Kellogg, General Mills, and Kraft (Post Division) Foods; duties included design of packaging equipment, drafting, order execution, shop floor problem solving, customization of standard designs to help solve client specific needs. R. A. Jones and Co., Inc. 1982 to 1985
Mechanical CAD Designer – Mechanical Engineering Dept Performed packaging equipment design using CAD/CAM technology; duties included design of packaging equipment, drafting, computer systems maintenance, 2nd ship engineering representative for shop floor issues, machine guarding coordinator. Marmac Co. 1980 to 1982
Design Engineer – Engineering Dept.
Performed hydraulic lift equipment design duties included design of equipment, drafting, resolving shop floor issues, installation and start-up of equipment Paul R. Raines Jr., 2480 Birch Ave N #3003, 859-***-****, ********@*****.*** EDUCATION
B.S., Business Administration, Thomas More College, Crescent Springs, KY Mechanical Engineering Courses, Wright State University, Dayton, OH Business Management, Computer Sciences Courses, Ohio University, Athens, OH Associates of Arts, Computer Science/Associates of Science, Business Administration, New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, NM