Peter Burton

• Designed fluid path assembly layouts using AutoCAD and built sample assemblies for verification, contributing to $120M annual revenue within single-use department.
• Transitioned to New Product Innovations (NPI) department to support projects from concept to full release, reflecting strong career progression and increased business impact.
• Assumed project management duties while continuing technical contributions in NPI, delivering cost-effective solutions and eliminating the need to allocate additional project manager resources.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (CFT), customers, and suppliers to develop and launch 11 individual innovative solutions, generating an estimated $4M in cost savings.
• Helped establish a standardized NPI process that became foundational to business strategy, supporting the generation of 10M annually in the single-use segment.
• Led the setup of a new 4,000 sq. ft. facility, overseeing equipment installation and egress compliance, quadrupling production capacity and enabling major business expansion.

Estimated ~2M in revenue gains and cost savings

• Analyzed facility layouts and optimized production workflows to improve efficiency and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Developed, validated, and implemented a new precision measurement system utilizing Keyence technology.
• Supported shop floor operations by upgrading facility systems and designing custom tools to enhance manufacturing processes.

• Reduced inspection criteria for numerous different part lines through data-driven capability analyses using Minitab, increasing throughput.
• Tracked non-conformances using heat mapping and other tools; performed root cause analyses and identified modifications to prevent recurring defects.

• Milled custom gun barrels using a 3-axis manual machine to achieve precise fluting per assigned blueprint.
• Prepared raw stock metal to spec for receiver fabrication, ensuring dimensional accuracy and fit.
• Bored fluted gun barrels using a manual lathe to achieve dimensional integrity.
• Contributed to the production of fully customized firearms tailored to client, generating ~$11K in sales revenue.