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Christian Godínez Negrete

Irapuato GTO

Summary

Dynamic Packaging Engineer with a proven track record at American Axle Manufacturing, showcasing expertise in sustainability and vendor relationship management. Spearheaded innovative packaging solutions, achieving $1,000,000 MNX in savings through redesigns. Excelled in teamwork and critical thinking, ensuring compliance and efficiency in high-stakes environments. Skilled in AutoCAD and adept at driving significant cost reductions while enhancing productivity by 40%.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Packaging Engineer

American Axle Manufacturing
03.2021 - 01.2025
  • Ensured compliance with customers regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on packaging standards and guidelines.
  • Streamlined production processes by implementing automated packaging instructions, increasing overall productivity.
  • Conducted thorough testing of packages to validate their performance under various conditions, ensuring reliability and durability during shipping and handling.
  • Improved package efficiency by developing innovative packaging designs and materials.
  • Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput and improve quality.
  • Packaging supplies included in the ORACLE system for suppliers releases according to the weekly forecast
  • Monthly budget management
  • $1,000,000 MNX savings implemented along this 3 years in a different redesign packages

Kanban Engineer

BOS Automotive
07.2011 - 07.2013

- Raw material flow from warehouse to production line

- Min Max system for warehouse and production line

- E-kanban implemented increasing the efficient of material handlers

- Small part supply directly from main warehouse to the production line saving space into the supermarket warehouse in a 40%

Packaging Engineer

Valeo Wipers
09.2019 - 09.2022
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on packaging standards and guidelines.
  • Served as a subject matter expert for packaging-related inquiries from other departments, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Presented findings from package testing results at internal meetings, sharing recommendations for optimal solutions based on data analysis.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
  • Reduced packaging costs for the company through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations.
  • Continuously researched emerging trends in the packaging industry to identify potential areas for improvement within the organization.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize packaging solutions for new product launches.
  • Monthly budget management
  • $10,000 USD savings every year

Packaging Engineer

Valeo Alternators
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on packaging standards and guidelines.
  • Served as a subject matter expert for packaging-related inquiries from other departments, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Streamlined production processes by implementing automated packaging equipment, increasing overall productivity.
  • Conducted thorough testing of packages to validate their performance under various conditions, ensuring reliability and durability during shipping and handling.
  • Improved package efficiency by developing innovative packaging designs and materials.
  • Supported sustainability initiatives by incorporating eco-friendly materials and practices into packaging designs.
  • Provided technical support to manufacturing teams during the package assembly process, troubleshooting issues as they arose.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize packaging solutions for new product launches.
  • Identified opportunities for cost-saving measures in existing processes while maintaining or improving packaging effectiveness.

Packaging Engineer

BOS Automotive
07.2012 - 09.2018
  • Served as a subject matter expert for packaging-related inquiries from other departments, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Streamlined production processes by implementing automated packaging equipment, increasing overall productivity.
  • Maintained open communication channels with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials at competitive prices.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization by designing efficient pallet patterns and stacking configurations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize packaging solutions for new product launches.

Education

Degree - Industrial Engineering

Instituto Tecnológico Superior De Irapuato
Irapuato GTO
07.2010

Skills

  • Sustainability knowledge
  • Vendor relationship Management
  • Packaging material testing
  • Innovation and creativity
  • CAD software mastery
  • Package design proficiency
  • Ergonomic design principles
  • Transportation simulation
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Labeling requirements
  • SAP systems
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Material handling
  • Decision-making
  • Team building
  • AutoCAD

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Packaging Engineer

American Axle Manufacturing
03.2021 - 01.2025

Packaging Engineer

Valeo Wipers
09.2019 - 09.2022

Packaging Engineer

Valeo Alternators
09.2018 - 09.2019

Packaging Engineer

BOS Automotive
07.2012 - 09.2018

Kanban Engineer

BOS Automotive
07.2011 - 07.2013

Degree - Industrial Engineering

Instituto Tecnológico Superior De Irapuato
Christian Godínez Negrete