Brian Burnett
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Experienced professional in the technical manufacturing industry. Demonstrated expertise in various aspects of manufacturing, including electrical testing and management. Proven ability to effectively manage teams and streamline operations for optimal productivity and quality. Results-oriented individual with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and a keen eye for identifying and implementing innovative solutions.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Master Technician
Northrop Grumman Corporation
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Accepted a Master Technician role following a company reorganization
- Assume a leadership position, utilizing my skills to guide and support junior technicians in their daily tasks
- Adaptable and skilled in various areas, providing support and filling roles as needed
- Responsible for transitioning the test team from manual cable testing to automation
- Streamline workflows and contribute to the company's digital transformation initiatives
Manufacturing Operations Manager I
Northrop Grumman Corporation
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Oversee and manage the operational aspects of Avionics Testing in manufacturing
- Ensure a safe work environment, prioritizing employee safety
- Deliver high-quality products on time while adhering to customer cost targets
- Contribute to the Continuous Improvement team, identifying opportunities to enhance processes and quality
- Provide leadership and direction for production operations within the test area
- Manage and report on cost, schedule, and performance for all projects in the area
- Analyze issues and develop mitigation strategies to achieve productivity, quality, cost, and delivery objectives
Engineering Technician IV
Northrop Grumman Corporation
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Technical support for test technicians
- Act as a liaison between the Avionics Test group and other departments like Engineering and Quality
- Assist with daily operations in the test area, including production planning through scheduling and assigning personnel, achieving work results, setting priorities, monitoring progress, updating schedules, resolving issues, and reporting processing flow results in shift production summaries
- Assume a leadership role in the absence of the manager
- Uphold quality standards by establishing and enforcing organizational quality objectives
- Facilitate process improvement initiatives to achieve results
Electronics Test Technician II/III
Northrop Grumman Corporation
02.2016 - 07.2019
- Complete a variety of complex technical functions related to supporting testing activities and troubleshooting electronic assemblies
- Programming Lattice and Xilinx CPLD/FPGA
- Software loading and functional testing of products
- Performing manual continuity and isolation tests
- Setting up and running environmental tests such as vibration and thermal cycling
- Acknowledging, interpreting, and recording test results
- Documenting nonconformances using appropriate policies and procedures
- Received an award in recognition for going above and beyond in assisting with the coordination and testing of products during a major recall
- Designated as Lead Technician, responsible for training new employees and first line troubleshooting of product failures
Senior Engineering Technician
UTC Aerospace Systems
11.2001 - 09.2015
- Designed and built test stands to meet unique testing specifications
- Utilized process controllers to automate test setups
- Conducted climatic and dynamic qualification testing according to DO160 and MIL-STD specifications to evaluate the robustness of aerospace components under extreme environmental conditions
- Tests included thermal cycling, vibration, altitude, humidity, hail strike, and salt fog
- Designed and built control and failsafe systems for thermal chambers
- Promoted to Senior Lead Technician
- Created MS Access database to track and streamline product flow, Google Project Management increasing accuracy
- Proficient in Labview programming
Education
Bachelors of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
Minnesota State College Southeast - Red Wing Technical College
Skills
- Effective Team Leadership
- Safety Management
- Visionary Leadership
- Process Optimization
- Change Implementation
- Motivational Leadership
- Commitment to Accountability
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Agile Solution Development
- Adaptive problem solving
- Continuous improvement mindset
Certification
Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt
Google Project Management
Timeline
Master Technician
Northrop Grumman Corporation
06.2024 - 04.2025
Manufacturing Operations Manager I
Northrop Grumman Corporation
06.2021 - 06.2024
Engineering Technician IV
Northrop Grumman Corporation
07.2019 - 06.2021
Electronics Test Technician II/III
Northrop Grumman Corporation
02.2016 - 07.2019
Senior Engineering Technician
UTC Aerospace Systems
11.2001 - 09.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
Minnesota State College Southeast - Red Wing Technical College
Bachelors of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
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