Brian Burgess
About Brian Burgess
Brian Burgess serves as the Principal Engineer for the Health, Hygiene, & Specialties Division at Berry Global, Inc., where he has worked since 2010. He specializes in manufacturing efficiency, product development for air and liquid filtration, and employs various engineering methodologies to enhance production processes.
Work at Berry Global, Inc.
Brian Burgess has served as Principal Engineer in the Health, Hygiene, & Specialties Division at Berry Global, Inc. since 2010. In this role, he focuses on enhancing manufacturing efficiency through the application of Value Stream Mapping techniques. His tenure at Berry spans over 14 years, during which he has contributed to various projects aimed at improving product development and manufacturing processes.
Previous Experience at AVINTIV, Inc.
Prior to his role at Berry Global, Brian Burgess worked at AVINTIV, Inc. for a total of seven years in various engineering positions. He served as Quality and Process Engineering Manager for one year from 2009 to 2010, and previously held the positions of Process Engineering Manager from 2003 to 2009, and Sr. Process Engineer from 1999 to 2003. His experience at AVINTIV involved managing quality processes and engineering initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Brian Burgess earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) from Southern Arkansas University, studying from 1991 to 1994. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in developing products for the air and liquid filtration markets. He employs methodologies such as DMAIC and engages in Root Cause Analysis to address production challenges.
Engineering Methodologies and Techniques
In his engineering practice, Brian Burgess utilizes several methodologies to enhance product reliability and manufacturing efficiency. He focuses on Continuous Improvement to optimize processes and conducts Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify potential product failures. His application of DMAIC methodology and Root Cause Analysis supports effective problem-solving in production.