Brian Mennerich has over 10 years of experience in packaging design, testing, and engineering. He currently works as a Package Test Engineer for Sonoco Products and P&G Gillette, where he performs testing according to various standards, authors standard operating procedures, and coordinates lab alignment globally. Previously, he was a Senior Engineering Technician at SGS North America where he performed various packaging tests, authored testing protocols, and assisted clients. He holds a B.S. in Packaging Science from Clemson University.
1. Brian Mennerich, CPLP
175P Centre St Apt. 1619 Quincy, MA 02169 – (864)506-0535 –
mennerich.brian@gmail.com
Objective To utilize my experience and knowledge of packaging design and testing to help a
company create new and innovative packaging, reduce packaging costs, and increase
the consumer base.
Experience
11/12 to Present
Package Test Engineer, All Star Staffing/Sonoco Products/P&G Gillette,Boston,
MA
Perform ISTA, ASTM, and P&Gdeveloped test protocols.
Author SOPs and CBAs for the global alignment on testing.
Coordinate global lab alignment to ensure that all labs are testing within P&G
standards.
Build and maintain technical standards, material specifications and Bill of Materials
using multiple database systems such as SharePoint, CSS, and PLM.
Perform numerous line trials at P&Gmanufacturing plants.
Lead engineer for multipleCost & Feasibility projects.
PackDev lead engineer coordinating with Quality Assurance and Process & Engineering
to implement 2D codes on all primary packs globally.
Prepares engineering drawings using AutoCADand ArtiosCAD system.
Reviews drawings to ensure compliancewith company’s standard drawing procedures.
Manages large scale and small scale cost savings projects.
Provides design support to multiple global projects.
Provides technical advice and creative assistance to the production team.
8/09 to 11/12 Senior Engineering Technician, SGS North America, Fairfield, NJ
Perform ISTA, ASTM, and UNDOT testing including determining the proper test,
calculating compressive loads, and determining the proper vibration spectrum and
duration.
Author SOPs and testing protocols for specialized client testing.
Assist clients and potential clients in determining the proper tests and testing levels.
Education B.S., Packaging Science, Clemson University
Memberships ASTM
ISTA
IOPP