Nicholas Sullivan
About Nicholas Sullivan
Nicholas Sullivan is a Product Optimization Engineer at Berry Global, Inc., where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in Materials Science from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and has previously held engineering positions at Kelpac Medical and Spectrum Plastics Group.
Work at Berry Global, Inc.
Nicholas Sullivan has been employed at Berry Global, Inc. as a Product Optimization Engineer since 2019. In this role, he has contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing product performance and efficiency. He led the acquisition of advanced analytical equipment, including a polarizing microscope and FTIR library, to improve the capabilities of the analytical lab. His work has also involved bringing a medical drape to market, addressing critical clarity issues that could have impacted sales.
Previous Experience at Kelpac Medical and Spectrum Plastics Group
Before joining Berry Global, Nicholas Sullivan worked at Kelpac Medical as an Engineer I from 2015 to 2017. He later transitioned to Spectrum Plastics Group, where he served as a Product Development Engineer from 2017 to 2019. During his time at Kelpac Medical, he gained foundational engineering experience, while at Spectrum Plastics Group, he completed an emergency requalification of a significant product and developed an engineering SharePoint site to streamline project management.
Education and Expertise in Materials Science
Nicholas Sullivan earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in materials engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in product optimization and development.
Achievements in Product Development
Throughout his career, Nicholas Sullivan has achieved notable milestones in product development. He successfully brought a medical drape to market, generating $750,000 in annual sales, while resolving a significant clarity issue during the production ramp-up. Additionally, he designed a pneumatic folding frame to facilitate efficient folding processes and introduced an mLLDPE to reduce material consumption by 20% in critical products.
Innovations in Engineering Processes
Nicholas Sullivan has implemented several innovations in engineering processes. He developed an engineering SharePoint site that includes cost calculators and project tracking tools, enhancing team collaboration and efficiency. His introduction of a workflow for task reminders has improved project management and accountability within his teams.