Kaitlin Wildemuth
About Kaitlin Wildemuth
Kaitlin Wildemuth is a Packaging Engineer III at Brown-Forman, where she has worked since 2018, contributing to the spirits industry. She has a background in packaging engineering and research and development, with experience at Ethicon, Inc. and Hartness International, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Packaging Science from Clemson University.
Work at Brown-Forman
Kaitlin Wildemuth has been employed at Brown-Forman since 2011, initially as a Packaging Engineer Co-op for five months. She transitioned to a full-time role as Packaging Engineer II in 2018 and advanced to Packaging Engineer III in 2021. Her work focuses on the development and optimization of packaging solutions within the spirits industry. Over her tenure, she has contributed to various projects that align with the company's goals of innovation and quality.
Previous Experience in Packaging Engineering
Before joining Brown-Forman, Kaitlin Wildemuth worked at Ethicon, Inc. as a Contract Packaging Engineer from 2015 to 2018. In this role, she applied her expertise in packaging processes and materials. Prior to that, she served as a Packaging Engineer/Team Lead at Axiom from 2013 to 2015, where she led projects and managed teams. Additionally, she gained experience as a Research and Development Intern at Hartness International in 2012, focusing on product development.
Education and Expertise
Kaitlin Wildemuth holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Packaging Science from Clemson University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in packaging design, materials, and testing methodologies. This academic knowledge, combined with her professional experience, enables her to effectively address challenges in the packaging industry.
Professional Skills and Interests
Kaitlin Wildemuth is passionate about integrating leadership, creativity, and innovation in her work. She seeks roles that allow her to take ownership of projects and tackle complex challenges. Her skill set includes a strong foundation in testing and data analysis, which she applies to manage intricate tasks in packaging development. She has experience in research and development across consumer goods, packaging machinery, and the spirits sectors.