Pearce Rhead
Huntersville
Summary
Dynamic Packaging Engineer with 5 years of experience in packaging design, development, and project management. Proven rapid growth at Newell Brands with two promotions in two years. Skilled in SolidWorks and ArtiosCAD with a strong track record in cross-functional collaboration, test plan development, sustainable packaging design, and optimizing packaging for cost, brand identity, and operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Packaging Engineer
Newell Brands
08.2024 - Current
- Directed a supplier transfer initiative spanning 250+ SKUs in the Elmer’s portfolio, delivering $1.2M in projected cost savings for 2025.
- Led supplier management and specification updates during the PVC-to-PET material conversion for the entire writing portfolio, ensuring all blister specs were validated and aligned with new requirements.
- Owned concept-to-launch development of packaging structures across the entire Elmer’s slime line, collaborating with design, brand, and operations teams.
- Developed and iterated blister-tray concepts in SolidWorks for various brands, ensuring optimal fit, function, and production feasibility.
Associate Packaging Engineer
Newell Brands
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Managed end-to-end package development—including design, prototyping, and performance testing—across multiple projects of varying complexity.
- Collaborated with design, marketing, operations, and sustainability teams to develop packaging aligned with customer expectations, brand identity, and cost and environmental goals.
- Engineered new packaging structures using ArtiosCAD, achieving reductions in environmental footprint and overall packaging cost.
Associate Packaging Engineer
Bissell Inc.
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Standardized label die-lines across two bottle sizes, reducing tooling complexity and driving $25K–$30K in projected yearly cost savings.
- Evaluated supplier quotes for BISSELL packaging components and identified $30K in potential cost savings through optimized sourcing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Packaging Engineering
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12-2019
Skills
- SolidWorks 3D
- ArtiosCAD
- CAPE Pack
- SQL Server Management
- Excel
- SAP
- Windchill
Software and Tools:
- Kongsberg CAD Table
- Formech 300DT Thermoformer
- Drop Testing
- Vibration Table
- Environmental Conditioning
- Compression Testing
Prototyping:
Testing:
Certification
Excel Skills for Business Advanced
SolidWorks Essentials
Python Data Structures
Timeline
Packaging Engineer
Newell Brands
08.2024 - Current
Associate Packaging Engineer
Newell Brands
03.2022 - 08.2024
Associate Packaging Engineer
Bissell Inc.
01.2020 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Packaging Engineering
Michigan State University