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Caleb Zahurones

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Packaging professional with a strong focus on automation-friendly packaging design and cost-saving initiatives. Proven track record of implementing packaging solutions that produce significant cost savings, while fostering cross-functional collaboration across many different stakeholders.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Packaging Engineer

Tesla
Reno, Nevada
08.2024 - Current
  • Implemented a returnable packaging solution for a battery component that saves $15.75 per VIN. This results in $4.72MM in OPEX savings annually.
  • Own multiple programs supporting Tesla's new vehicle launches.
  • Work closely with a variety of returnable packaging vendors.
  • Cross-functionally collaborate with Manufacturing, Design, Tesla Automation, and other supporting stakeholders to develop automation-friendly packaging solutions.
  • Deep knowledge of returnable packaging solutions and applications for them (injection molded, thermoform, off-the-shelf, etc.).
  • Familiar with the tooling process for different types of returnable packaging (thermoform, injection molded, EPP).
  • Impacted product design through design changes that would lead to more efficient packaging solutions. (part nesting, reinforcing certain areas, etc.)

Associate Packaging Engineer

Tesla
Reno, Nevada
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Implemented a packaging solution that led to savings of $700/VIN. At full volume, this project will save the company $36.4MM annually.
  • Implemented many expendable packaging improvements, with an initiative on cost-saving.
  • Gained a strong understanding in the relationship between product design, packaging, and manufacturing.
  • Became comfortable running financial cases to understand ROI for returnable packaging projects.

Packaging Intern

Tesla
Reno, Nevada
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Owned multiple returnable packaging projects that will produce savings of $2.3MM annually.
  • Ran packaging estimates for Cybertruck, service packaging, and solar parts.
  • Responsible for approving packaging submissions in the portal and providing feedback to suppliers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Packaging

University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI
12-2022

Timeline

Packaging Engineer

Tesla
08.2024 - Current

Associate Packaging Engineer

Tesla
01.2023 - 08.2024

Packaging Intern

Tesla
05.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Packaging

University of Wisconsin-Stout

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