Jesse V.
Packaging CAD Designer | Foam Inserts, Die Lines, Nesting Layouts | 20 Years Experience
Gilbert,
United States
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About
I’m a CAD designer with over 19 years of hands-on experience specializing in protective packaging, particularly custom foam inserts made from polyurethane, polyethylene, and ether-based foams. I’ve designed packaging solutions for electronics, medical, automotive, and industrial products.
My strength lies in translating real-world packaging challenges into clean, production-ready CAD layouts, dielines, nesting diagrams, and strip/glue layer schematics. I understand materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes — not just software.
I’m seeking part-time and freelance opportunities where I can contribute remotely, especially for small to mid-sized firms that need dependable CAD help on weekends or evenings.
Deliverables include:
Foam insert layouts for CNC or die cutting
Strip and glue layer breakdowns
Nesting optimization for material savings
Dieboard and dieline formatting for production
Let’s work together to build packaging that protects and performs.
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My strength lies in translating real-world packaging challenges into clean, production-ready CAD layouts, dielines, nesting diagrams, and strip/glue layer schematics. I understand materials, tolerances, and manufacturing processes — not just software.
I’m seeking part-time and freelance opportunities where I can contribute remotely, especially for small to mid-sized firms that need dependable CAD help on weekends or evenings.
Deliverables include:
Foam insert layouts for CNC or die cutting
Strip and glue layer breakdowns
Nesting optimization for material savings
Dieboard and dieline formatting for production
Let’s work together to build packaging that protects and performs.
Experience
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CAD Designer – Foam Packaging
Foamerica · Full-time
Sep 2005 –
Present
20 yrs 8 mos
Gardena, CA, United States
Designed protective foam inserts using AutoDesk Auto Sketch for end-user packaging
Created 2D dielines, strip specs, and glue layouts
Worked with 1.2# CH Ether, XLPE, PU, and other foam materials
Created detailed part breakdowns and assemblies for production
Maintained accurate tolerances and file documentation
Supported glue department, die cut layout prep, and final nesting
Education
- Bell High School NA, NA, 12 1994 – 1998 On-the-Job CAD Training – 19 Years Practical Experience
Other experience
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Informal Freelance Support
Assisted small companies with foam layout adjustments and revisions
Created basic packaging CAD for friends in e-commerce and small manufacturing
Licenses & Certifications
- On-the-Job Certification in CAD Drafting and Layout Design (19+ Years) Sep 2005 – Present
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Joined: July 9, 2025
Last seen: July 9, 2025
Area of Expertise
Languages
English Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
Gilbert, AZ, United States