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Matt W.

Engineer specializing in new product design and new concept generation.

Ypsilanti, United States

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About

Hello! I am a mechanical design engineer that has worked in the auto industry at the OEM level since 2015.

In my engineering experience, I have developed design, engineering, and project management skills that are applicable to any project. Whether a feature proposal or an assembly produced in the millions, I have had success using key design principals to deliver the product on time and under budget.

As we work together, you can expect an engineering and design approach that validates all options, and a project management approach which will always keep you updated and satisfied with the direction.

I look forward to tackling your next engineering challenge together!

Experience

Conceptual Design Engineer General Atomics Aeronautical · Full-time Aug 2023 – Present 2 yrs 9 mos San Diego, CA, United States Led conceptual design of military aircraft.
Structural Design Engineer Northrop Grumman · Full-time Nov 2023 – Aug 2024 9 mos Melbourne, FL, United States Designed and released structural airframe components, systems, and tools for SAP/SAR programs.
Led cross-functional team in development of new processes to improve vehicle design and manufacturing
Future Concept Engineer II - Product Planning Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. · Full-time Nov 2021 – Nov 2023 2 yrs Superior Charter Township, MI, United States • Led ideation teams to develop whitespace concepts, features, and business use-cases for future projects.

• Developed future features, vehicles, and projects from idea, to prototype, to project proposal.

• Scouted and tracked new technology to identify potential features and market trends for better informed ideation.
Powertrain Engineer - Design Toyota Motor North America R&D · Full-time May 2021 – Nov 2021 6 mos Ann Arbor, MI, United States • Proposed, designed, and implemented shape, material, and process changes to improve function, piece-price,
manufacturing, and quality of future engine and transmission systems.
• Resin commodity group leader in charge of researching emerging resin technologies on a multidisciplinary team.
• Managed Toyota A25A (2.5L L4) development, VA/VE implementation, and quality issues by collaborating with
engine and vehicle executives, manufacturing plants, and local suppliers.
• Won “Most VA Issued” in April 2019. Issued more than $3.5 million in VA from April 2018-April 2019.
Co-Op - Body Design, Vehicle Evaluation Toyota Motor North America R&D · Internship Sep 2015 – Dec 2016 1 yrs 3 mos Ann Arbor, MI, United States •Designed and evaluated a custom headlamp condensation sensor package and enclosure for Toyota test vehicles.
•Implemented a new headlamp evaluation system to benchmark vehicles according to IIHS and Consumer Reportsstandards for visibility, glare, and curve safety using STS Photometric Software and test equipment.
•Designed and modeled resin and stamped steel components for 2019 Avalon hood, fender, and frame.•Analyzed hood and windshield packaging of 2019 Toyota Avalon by creating sectional design studies.
Intern Sequoia Applied Solutions · Internship May 2015 – Aug 2015 3 mos Ann Arbor, MI, United States •Led a team of three interns in concept proposal and fabrication of a prototype motorcycle for new product lines.

Education

Harvard University Certificate, Design 2022 – 2022
University of Michigan Bachelors of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering 2013 – 2018

Other experience

Auto Technician •Troubleshooted engine, electrical, brake, and cooling systems on consumer and commercial vehicles.

Licenses & Certifications

Design Thinking Certification Harvard University Aug 2022 – Present See credential