Somayeh Shirdel

Member of AIP, Australian institute of packaging and globally certified packaging professional. For more information please check this link. 

 Technical skills including injection molding tool and part design with the use of 3D modelling software, sound knowledge of polymer science and plastic manufacturing processes such as injection/blow molding, profile and blown extrusion, thermal and adhesive lamination as well as part assembling and converting machines for stand up pouches, BIBs and other kind of flexible packaging formats.I consider regulatory and compliance factors for food and pharmaceutical packaging and look worldwide for the most innovative providers of sustainable packaging and latest technologies in this sector. 

As a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer with extensive project management and process control experience from the Packaging/Plastics Industry I consult with your organizations and can walk you through any projects from concept through to implementation.

My experiences are including but not limited to:

NPD for different kind of fitments and closures, intelligent packaging including extruded and laminated films. Identifying fit for purpose film solutions and sourcing more effective layers and additives for achieving optimum performance in terms of high barrier properties, improved seal strength, drop height, puncture and perforation forces, tear resistance, flexibility and heat/chemical resistance. Introducing new production lines, process control, laboratory tests and quality assurance services in specific for food /aseptic packaging. General troubleshooting and problem solving, cost reduction and more.