Jeff Lillie
About Jeff Lillie
Jeff Lillie is a Senior Development Engineer at Milliken & Company, where he has worked since 2012. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and has a strong background in optical sensing and engineering physics.
Current Role at Milliken & Company
Jeff Lillie serves as a Senior Development Engineer at Milliken & Company, a position he has held since 2012. He is based in Lagrange, GA. In this role, he has led initiatives that resulted in a significant reduction in off-quality products, achieving over a 50% decrease for three consecutive years. This accomplishment has contributed to lowering production costs. Lillie has also developed a sustainable preventative maintenance program for the inkjet carpet printer, ensuring its high-level operation.
Previous Experience at Milliken & Company
Prior to his current role, Jeff Lillie worked as a Senior Research Engineer at Milliken & Company from 2005 to 2012 in Spartanburg, SC. During this time, he collaborated with a research team to enhance ink parameter controls significantly. He played a key role in transitioning a novel carpet printer into manufacturing, which led to a 50% revenue increase over three years. Additionally, he led efforts to print on the heaviest-weight luxury carpet, broadening the company's market capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Lillie earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a focus on Optical Sensing from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Engineering Physics from the Royal Military College of Canada, completed from 1988 to 1992. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in engineering and development within the textile industry.
Research Experience at Georgia Institute of Technology
Before his tenure at Milliken & Company, Jeff Lillie was a Research Assistant at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2001 to 2005. In this role, he contributed to various research projects, including collaborations with development chemists to create innovative manufacturing and printing processes that optimize ink migration into carpets. His research efforts laid the groundwork for advancements in carpet printing technology.