Packaging Engineering
Living Proof Inc Co-Op, January-August, 2020
Worked in a team of 6 at a commercial hair care company, working on everything related to the packages released to the public. Designed tests for existing bottles, tubes, aerosol cans, and jars, and evaluated package and product performance.
Performed decoration compatibility testing, transit simulations, drop testing, spray and dispense testing, as well as seal and leak testing. Tracked results in Excel spreadsheets within Living Proof's sharepoint database.
Built an excel model that tracked global sales data to output total material utilization, as well as material breakdowns in order to track company sustainability, and environmental impact. Worked both in person and remotely to aid in the transition of current BOMs and Technical Specifications to a cloud-based database, as well as qualifying a new line of packages for a product line releasing in 2021
Tested Dry Shampoo can spray performance and overall package quality, ahead of worldwide launch.
Designed gift sets, releasing Q4 2020, and qualified the primary and secondary packaging in accordance with ISTA-6 transit test requirements.
Aided in the design and testing validation of the “Curl” product line ahead of its Q1 2021 release. Worked With external testing labs to validate pack performance, as well as packaging suppliers to validate color samples, and decoration compatibility.
Collaborated with Terracycle, to allow for all plastic bottles sold in the US and Canada, to become curbside recyclable.
Converted existing packaging technical specifications and BOMs to a cloud-based system in specright.