Louis Harris
Lithonia
Summary
Technical professional with expertise in application product engineering and management, focused on optimizing development and manufacturing processes for high-quality product creation. Demonstrated ability in researching, analyzing, testing, and operating complex machinery. Strong leadership and communication skills foster team collaboration to achieve and exceed goals. Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Reliability Engineer / Technician (Contractor)
Coca-Cola Co.
Atlanta
10.2007 - 10.2025
- Supported Equipment Engineering operations by addressing technology development and commercialization concerns.
- Conducted validation and certification processes for commercial soft drink cooling and dispensing equipment.
- Performed reliability testing on new and existing products to support Freestyle Equipment Reliability.
- Developed and executed laboratory tests for product improvement and troubleshooting field equipment issues.
- Created, designed, built, and validated test programs to facilitate technology development.
- Analyzed system failures to identify root causes, recommending effective improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability standards.
- Documented test results and detailed reports on findings from investigations.
Industrial Engineer / Lab Technician
Nordson Corporation
Duluth
04.2001 - 10.2007
- Streamlined manufacturing and quality assurance processes by providing process-engineering support to manufacturing plant.
- Incorporated Lean manufacturing practices into assembly processes while serving as a liaison between design engineering and manufacturing.
- Ensured material quality by consulting with suppliers to resolve vendor issues.
- Established standards to confirm manufacturing processes and established needed bills of material and routing for those processes.
- Ensured product and process quality by establishment of standards of work.
- Improved product and process quality by designing testing methods, tooling and fixtures to test finished product and process capabilities.
- Ensured seamless transition of new products into existing product lines by conducting process studies and inventory compatibility.
- Aided in business development initiatives by coordinating and conducting development and application-oriented laboratory testing - utilizing LabVIEW Data Acquisition Software for data gathering.
- Increased sales by introducing new products at industrial trade shows, delivering equipment demonstrations for key customers, and conducting pre-release test plans for newly products.
- Advocated sales opportunities and business development projects by facilitating applications-oriented tests, and expanded lab’s testing capabilities by determining and acquiring company’s new product lines.
- Enhanced order operations by designing and installing bracketing system on customer’s existing packaging line to accept newly purchased products.
- Improved production of quality application tests by recommending and installing robotics workstation.
- Supported employee development and efficient lab operations by training new employees on daily requirements.
- Analyzed production workflows to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process changes and innovations.
- Developed and maintained documentation for engineering processes and standards.
- Conducted time studies to assess productivity and recommend adjustments.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on new systems and processes.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations when unexpected problems occurred during production runs.
- Identified areas of waste in manufacturing processes and worked with teams to develop strategies for eliminating it.
- Properly trained employees on new processes.
- Implemented Lean Six Sigma principles into daily operations to streamline workflows, increase efficiency, and reduce overhead expenses.
- Analyzed existing production systems for potential process improvements and cost savings.
- Assessed operations and made key suggestions to implement more cost-effective processes and lean manufacturing principles.
- Drafted technical documents such as standard operating procedures for a variety of industrial engineering functions.
- Developed, tested and implemented new production processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Conducted routine tests to ensure compliance with quality control standards.
- Assisted in the development of new testing procedures to enhance laboratory efficiency.
- Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
- Completed lab tests and communicated results to supervising staff.
- Assisted and instructed other laboratory technicians.
- Identified potential problems during testing process and took corrective action as necessary.
- Participated in regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress on research initiatives.
- Provided feedback on product performance based on test results obtained from experiments conducted.
- Communicated with outside parties and laboratory management regarding test results.
- Analyzed data using various software programs including Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism.
- Used time management and adaptability skills to prioritize and run multiple tests.
- Assisted in the development and maintenance of laboratory SOPs, improving process efficiency and consistency.
- Presented experimental findings in presentations with graphs, charts and other visual aids.
- Developed exemplary rapport with personnel and stakeholders by demonstrating compassion and scientific expertise.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Southern Polytechnic State University
Marietta, GASkills
- Staff supervision and training
- Electrical instrumentation
- Machine design and fixtures
- Device calibration
- Drawings and schematics
- Quality standards compliance
- PLC programming and interfacing
- Data analysis and reporting
- Technical sales support
- Physical testing and quality control
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Product development and improvement
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
U.S. ARMY (101st Airborne Division), Electronics Communications Specialist
Timeline
Reliability Engineer / Technician (Contractor)
Coca-Cola Co.
10.2007 - 10.2025
Industrial Engineer / Lab Technician
Nordson Corporation
04.2001 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Southern Polytechnic State University