- Enjoy participating in running and walking for overall physical and mental well-being
Vincent Burris
York
Summary
Results-driven Senior Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma. Proven track record in improving equipment uptime by 20% and reducing workplace incidents through effective mentoring and safety protocols.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Cummins
York, SC
04.2022 - Current
- Mentored onboarding engineers
- Led projects in fab shoe and brackets department. Procured of new heat treat equipment and bracket welder. Increased bracket throughput of tri-gusset welders
- Improved bracket welder uptime by 40% refurbishment of 73 and 74 bracket welders
- Coached associates on equipment safety and operation
- Evaluate new equipment technologies for potential integration into existing manufacturing processes, increasing overall capacity levels without significant capital investment.
Maintenance Manger
Kroger
Anderon, SC
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed 18 maintenance technicians; 1 planner and 1 scheduler
- Managed 500+ preventive maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency; improved by 16%, reduced mean time between failure by 10%
- Implemented safety protocols that reduced workplace incidents and enhanced team awareness
- Inventory optimization – reduced by 5%
- Standardized all critical spare parts
- Led project procuring BOM for roll oven rebuild
- Trained staff on equipment operation and maintenance best practices, improving overall skill levels.
- Responsible for yearly maintenance OKEA audit. Excess of $5 million maintenance budget
- Implemented safety protocols that reduced workplace incidents and enhanced team awareness.
Process Engineer
Timken
Honea Path, SC
05.2009 - 02.2020
- Managed team consisting of electrical engineers, system analysts, tool designers, and technical mechanics (approx. 9 individuals)
- Led process improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste.
- Developed and implemented quality control protocols to ensure product reliability and compliance. Reduced customer complaints by 44% and scrap by 18%
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
- Led FMEA and APQP teams that generated approx. $80K - $120K in cost savings
- Improved change over times through ECRS ( Eliminate, Combine, Rearrange, Simplify). Largest impact was tool cart - 25% reduction
- Managed engineering department consisting of electrical engineers, system analysts, tool designers, and technical mechanics
- Responsible for maintaining sites' Fanuc robots
- Proficient in designing and maintaining electrical / wiring panels
- Lean Manufacturing training -14 months course , Black Belt certification
Machine Operator /Night Shift Lead
Beckenbach
York, SC
11.2002 - 06.2006
- Lead a crew of 12 hourly associates
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production flows and meet operational targets / supported brakes
- Trained new associates on injection mold machines
- Organized Kanban to prevent inventory nesting
Yeoman 3rd Class Petty Officer (SW)
U. S. Navy
Norfolk, VA
09.1998 - 09.2002
- Supervised daily operations of shipboard equipment and systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Maintained officer service records and engineering departmental budget of $3 million +
- Recipient of Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for restructuring engineering service equipment
- Boiler Watch Certification
- Surface Warefare Certification
Education
MBA - Finance
North Greenville University
Travelers Rest, SC01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2012
Skills
- Lean manufacturing expertise
- Six sigma black belt
- Machine safety expert
- Safety protocols
- 3D modeling
- Process optimization
- Process improvement
- Process development
- Autocad
- 5S methodology
- Training and mentoring
Interests
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Cummins
04.2022 - Current
Maintenance Manger
Kroger
04.2020 - 12.2021
Process Engineer
Timken
05.2009 - 02.2020
Machine Operator /Night Shift Lead
Beckenbach
11.2002 - 06.2006
Yeoman 3rd Class Petty Officer (SW)
U. S. Navy
09.1998 - 09.2002
MBA - Finance
North Greenville University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Clemson University