Michael Burns, MBA, PMP, CPIM

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Timeline
About me
Manufacturing Engineering Manager at EnerSys/ ABSL Space
Education
- University of Colorado Boulder
  2004 - 2008
  BS Mechanical Engineering
  Activities and Societies: Formula SAE Racing Team, University of Colorado- 2 Years Active Learning Award: CU College of Engineering, May, 2008. Placed 3rd in the 2008 CU business plan competitionEarn-Learn Recipient (2 Semesters)
- University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business
  2016 - 2018
  Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Evening program) Operations Management and Supervision 3.8
Experience
- BNSF Railway
  May 2006 - Aug 2006
  Mechanical Engineering Intern.
- University of Colorado at Boulder
  Aug 2006 - Dec 2007
  Lead Teaching Assistant- Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing
- Cytec Solvay Group
  Feb 2009 - Oct 2011
  Applications Engineer- Composite Materials & Adhesives
- GE Aviation Systems North America Inc
  Oct 2011 - Jun 2014
  Manufacturing Engineer- Composite Structures
  Lead composite manufacturing and process development activities for the introduction of two new aircraft inlet programs
- Sierra Nevada Corporation
  Jun 2014 - Sept 2014
  Manufacturing Engineer- Consultant
  Lead Primary Structure & Thermal Protection System Manufacturing Engineer on Dream Chaser space plane
- Chandler Industries
  Jan 2015 - May 2016
  Managed the engineering and design teams through NPI of complex machined components and the relocation of production services to other sitesRevised processes that lead to 40% scrap reduction and 35% setup reduction through root cause analysis Managed the MRP System (Vantage 8.03) and developed full capacity planning capabilityInstigated Kanban system to minimize inventory. Raw material inventory reduction of 60%Revised scheduling to improve on time starts. 25% increase in OTD and 10% reduction in inventory
  - Engineering Manager
    Nov 2015 - May 2016
  - Production Control Manager
    Sept 2015 - May 2016
  - Manufacturing Engineer
    Jan 2015 - Aug 2015
- Composite Technology Development
  May 2016 - Aug 2016
  Technical Project Manager
  Provided technical direction for the development, design, and implementation of projects involving development of material systems and composite processing procedures.
- Sierra Nevada Corporation
  Aug 2016 - Jun 2021
  Responsible for manufacturing engineering team of 42 heads supporting a complex space program Lead Manufacturing engineer for the NPI of the Dream Chaser space plane. Established Manufacturing best practices for the review and release of mechanical components and tooling/GSE designs.Key author of the Assembly Integration and Test schedule for product delivery.Established Manufacturing Engineering teams processes and tools to enable scale up of team to 12 heads.Managed the build out of a new facility, including floor plans, material acquisition, & facility modifications.
  - Manufacturing Engineering Manager
    Mar 2019 - Jun 2021
  - Lead Senior Manufacturing Engineer
    Aug 2016 - Mar 2019
- Sierra Space
  Jun 2021 - Aug 2022
  Responsible for manufacturing engineering team of 53 heads supporting a complex space programFront line, working manager, responsible for complex Tooling/GSESr MRB representative reviewing all significant NC’s, developing NC & Root Cause & Corrective Action processes to accommodate large OEM fabrication efforts. Responsible for the deployment of a new, in house designed, MES system to support a paperless production floor. Led Operations ROI & capital expenditure initiatives, as well as qualification & validation activities for new equipment Show less
  - Sr Engineering Manager- Metrology and Tooling
    Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
  - Sr. Engineering Manager- Manufacturing Engineering
    Jun 2021 - Jan 2022
- ABSL Space Products
  Aug 2022 - now
  Principal Manufacturing Engineer/ Manufacturing Engineering Manager
  Manager of Manufacturing Engineering Department- 5 heads.Manufacturing Engineer supporting NPI, MRB, Audits, and process development Project/Implementation lead for new MES (Factory Logix) tying into our MRP System (Fishbowl)Implemented a computerized maintenance management system (EMaint)Deployed multiple process digitization efforts using Smartsheet’s
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
  Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
  Feb 2025
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 Requirements & Acceptance for Cable & Wire Harness Assemblies
  IPC
  Jan 2024
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
  The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)
  Mar 2025
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
  Project Management Institute
  Feb 2024
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  GE Aerospace
  Sept 2013
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Michael Burns, MBA, PMP, CPIM
  Spot Award- Certificate of Achievement Sierra Space- Roger Su- VP of Operations Aug 2021 "For 3 months, Mike was the acting Director of Operation for the CRS2 program. During that time, Mike fully took on the role and job. He was the face of the organization, putting together and coordinating presentations for Monday CRS2 Sr. Staff meetings, Thursday Program Execution Schedule meetings, NASA Quarterly meetings, and also doing a major work/job backlog analysis for CRS2 and presented the difficult news to myself, the VP of Programs, and the SVP of operations. He coordinated with his… Show more "For 3 months, Mike was the acting Director of Operation for the CRS2 program. During that time, Mike fully took on the role and job. He was the face of the organization, putting together and coordinating presentations for Monday CRS2 Sr. Staff meetings, Thursday Program Execution Schedule meetings, NASA Quarterly meetings, and also doing a major work/job backlog analysis for CRS2 and presented the difficult news to myself, the VP of Programs, and the SVP of operations. He coordinated with his peers at the time including the Ground Ops manager, Test Eng Manager, and the Ground Ops Lead to shepherd a presentation on GSE uppers and budget request asks. Mike also managed the PES Jira schedules, PCB change requests for operations, ERB funding requests for additional GSE, and coordinated AI&T work on the floor. In short, Mike went significantly above and beyond his normal duties to support me while searching for a new Director of Operations. He put in countless hours during those three months, sacrificing personal time, PTO, and weekends. This was all while doing his normal assigned duties as the manager of Mfg. Engineering" Show less
- Awarded to Michael Burns, MBA, PMP, CPIM
  Spot Award Dan Ciccateri- Director of Operations Dec 2020 "this nomination for Mike Burns' effort and performance in the definition, planning and implementation of a Manufacturing Product Structure and associated Manufacturing Bill of Material in support of CRS2. This effort was accomplished in response to multiple critical program issues and constraints. Mike had minimal existing business tool or process definition or guidance, and the effort was executed in connection with the deployment of the new MES application on the largest, most complex end… Show more "this nomination for Mike Burns' effort and performance in the definition, planning and implementation of a Manufacturing Product Structure and associated Manufacturing Bill of Material in support of CRS2. This effort was accomplished in response to multiple critical program issues and constraints. Mike had minimal existing business tool or process definition or guidance, and the effort was executed in connection with the deployment of the new MES application on the largest, most complex end product with and incomplete engineering product structure/ebom. Mike's effort has resulted in significant improvement in visibility for production and material planning, addresses orphan inventory demand, and established a structure which to execute and certify the CRS2 spacecraft AI&T. Program specific task with significant BA implications." Show less
- Awarded to Michael Burns, MBA, PMP, CPIM
  CRS2 Dream Chaser Spacecraft Primary Structure Receipt CRS2 Dream Chaser program management Oct 2019 Award presented to critical members of the CRS2 program team that led the supplier management of Lockheed Martin to drive for the successful delivery of the composite primary structure.
- Awarded to Michael Burns, MBA, PMP, CPIM
  CRS-2 Facility Activation Team Award Sierra Nevada Corp Mar 2019 Award for the successful activation/commissioning of CRS-2 Taylor Production Facility.
- Awarded to Michael Burns, MBA, PMP, CPIM
  2014 Engineering Recognition Day Award: Execution Excellence GE Aviation Systems Feb 2014 The Middle River team worked in developing facility layouts, equipment specifications, capacity analysis and training requirements for the stand up of the new Ellisville composite manufacturing facility. The team has supported the opening of the facility and the installation and certification of over $13M in state of the art equipment
- Awarded to Michael Burns, MBA, PMP, CPIM
  N&MSE Teamwork Award -MRAS NPI Programs –C919, Passport 20, A320 Neo GE Aviation Systems Feb 2014 The NPI Manufacturing Engineering Team at Middle River is responsible for review of all part designs for manufacturability, sourcing support for parts, all tool design and procurement, specifications and requirements for new equipment, plant layout and shop planning for start of production, all MBOM and Manufacturing Planning instructions, oversight and participation in PPV and first part builds, packaging and shipping of the first products, and all supporting GSE. In partnership with… Show more The NPI Manufacturing Engineering Team at Middle River is responsible for review of all part designs for manufacturability, sourcing support for parts, all tool design and procurement, specifications and requirements for new equipment, plant layout and shop planning for start of production, all MBOM and Manufacturing Planning instructions, oversight and participation in PPV and first part builds, packaging and shipping of the first products, and all supporting GSE. In partnership with GE-Bromont, the team introduced automation to nacelle assembly with the procurement of the drilling / countersinking robot. Additionally, this team took on the challenge of designing a new facility, our Ellisville Composite Operations; along with this the team continues to provide a sustaining on-site ME presence to support the Ellisville team. The team took special effort to incorporate lessons learned to assure our latest NPI tooling was ergonomically sound and functional. Many hurdles faced the MRAS team; changes to engineering definition affecting tool lines, failures on the part of tooling suppliers to meet deadlines, time and schedule challenges on drawing releases, scope change to work definition - through it all the team pulled together to lift each other up, filling in gaps in knowledge, skills or abilities, to deliver the first parts in time to support all three NPI major program milestones. This victory could not have been accomplished without the can-do attitude of all team members and the focus on the team's success. Show less
- Awarded to Michael Burns, MBA, PMP, CPIM
  EARLY CAREER ENGINEER GE AVIATION Apr 2013 The award recognizes outstanding achievements in their field of specialty by an individual who has three years or less of experience at GE for leadership, technical excellence or innovation. "Mike has dedicated himself to ensuring the success of inlet composites. He has taken time to introduce and prove a new 'seamless' technology into the inner barrels of the inlets to increase acoustic area in the inlet. along with this introduction, he is going to introduce the first 360 degree… Show more The award recognizes outstanding achievements in their field of specialty by an individual who has three years or less of experience at GE for leadership, technical excellence or innovation. "Mike has dedicated himself to ensuring the success of inlet composites. He has taken time to introduce and prove a new 'seamless' technology into the inner barrels of the inlets to increase acoustic area in the inlet. along with this introduction, he is going to introduce the first 360 degree composite bondments at MRAS. in order to accomplish the tolerances needed to meet the requirements for the inlet, Mike had to develop a tooling concept that would allow him to accurately and consistently place skins and core onto the tooling. He has accomplished this by utilizing lessons learned from other GE sites and has incorporated them into his designs. Mike has also been able to flow with design as it evolves by creating templates that can be easily altered and staying in tune with the program so he can anticipate and understand the changes as they come. Mike is a true asset to composites at MRAS and GE. His innovation and drive are leading the NPI composites down the right path and towards success." Show less
- Awarded to Michael Burns, MBA, PMP, CPIM
  PECOE Award Winner- Imagination and Innovation Award David Brandel- GE Aviation, Engineering Leader Mar 2012 Mike Burns for innovation to develop a manufacturing approach to enable fabrication of the MRAS dual integral flange for the C919 inner barrel. The design of the barrel, with its dual bulkhead and attach flanges, poses a significant technical challenge to the composites manufacturing community. Mike imagined a conceptual way this part could be built and then pulled together a team of engineers and designers to collaborate on the tooling approach for the development / demonstration of the MRAS… Show more Mike Burns for innovation to develop a manufacturing approach to enable fabrication of the MRAS dual integral flange for the C919 inner barrel. The design of the barrel, with its dual bulkhead and attach flanges, poses a significant technical challenge to the composites manufacturing community. Mike imagined a conceptual way this part could be built and then pulled together a team of engineers and designers to collaborate on the tooling approach for the development / demonstration of the MRAS dual integral flange. Mike then oversaw the fabrication of the first three flat test panels in the engineering laboratory. Mike led the team in developing a tooling concept for a 360 degree barrel with integral flanges, planned to be demonstrated later this year. Mike’s imagination and personal drive made this happen, creating a cohesive plan to enable success and focus the team on the end-game objective – a promised performing product for our customer. Show less