From Sketches to Shelves: Engineering a Consumer Packaged Good

Thursday, October 23, 2025

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM CT

Location: MCCNO 208- 210

Moderator(s)

Emma Kayton

Senior Quality Engineer, R&D
Newell Brands
Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Speaker(s)

Katie Musser (she/her/hers)

Director, Packaging R&D
Newell Brands
Huntersville, North Carolina, United States
Christine Cole

Plant Manager
Newell Brands
Mogadore, Ohio, United States
Daily L. Gist

VP, Research and Development
Newell Brands
Roswell, Georgia, United States
Kizmet Charles

Sr. Program Manager, Global Supply Chain
Newell Brands
Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Have you ever wondered how a product goes from an idea to the shelf at your local store? Join leaders in the consumer product goods (CPG) industry to learn about the different engineering disciplines that play an integral role in consumer product development and distribution. During this session, we will walk through the lifecycle of a CPG from an engineering perspective and discuss how products you use every day such as pens, water bottles, and pots and pans, come to life through the work of engineers and scientists. You will hear from a series of speakers from across engineering functions such as research and development, packaging, manufacturing, and supply chain to gain a deeper understanding of how engineers impact this industry.

Learning Objectives:

Summarize the consumer product lifecycle.
Describe how different engineers play a role in product development.
Identify different career paths within the consumer packaged goods industry.