Chantel Grewal

About Chantel Grewal

Adaptable and results-driven packaging engineer with expertise in food & beverage…

Experience

1. Design Engineer

   Amcor

   Apr 2024 — Present · Manchester, MI, US

   Collaborate with global leaders in the beverage industry, managing key accounts for leading global beverage brands• Drive lightweighting initiatives for PET bottles across carbonated soft drinks, cold fill, and hot fill applications, optimizing material use and sustainability• Lead extensive testing and qualification of additives to enhance post-consumer recycled (PCR) content implementation in PET packaging• Qualified multiple PCR grades from diverse vendors and global locations, ensuring consistent quality and supply chain flexibility• Active member of the APR PET sub-committee, contributing to industry standards and best practices for PET recycling• Developed innovative methods for accurate measurement of preform and bottle color, supporting quality control and product consistency• Guide customers from concept to commercial launch, providing technical expertise in lab-scale and full-scale testing for new bottle designs• Investigated the effects of intrinsic viscosity (IV) on carbonated soft drink (CSD) bottle performance, driving data-based improvements• Led the successful implementation of 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) PET in hotfill beverage bottles for a major global brand, marking a first-ever achievement for the brand and setting a new standard for sustainability in their portfolio.• Authored a comprehensive training guide for new technical employees, accelerating onboarding and knowledge transfer within Amcor

Education

• Michigan State University

  B.S., Packaging

  2004 — 2009

Skills

• Packaging
• Consumer Products
• Food Packaging
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Supply Chain
• Packaging Engineering
• Leadership
• Corrugated