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Mechanical Engineering Injection Molding

Location:
Baltimore, MD
Posted:
September 15, 2014

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MATTHEW B. HAYES

** ****** ****, ****** *******, MD 20779 410-***-**** acfyjk@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERTISE

Engine Design, Development, and Prototyping Proposal Preparation

Engine Testing, Analysis, and Reporting Small Heavy Fuel Generator Development

Test Facility Design and Preparation Customer and Military Interaction

Small-Scale Production and Assembly Problem Solving via Unconventional Methods

UAV Propulsion Identification of Opportunities within Industry

EXPERIENCE

February 2006 – Present

Sonex Research – Annapolis, MD

Engineering Technician

Designed and demonstrated a prototype generator to Honda Power and Qinetiq resulting in the establishment of a cooperation

agreement which licensed the exclusive use of patent technology. Conducted product demonstration in conjunction with Qinetiq

and the Rapid Equipping Force for an Army General resulting in contracts for prep roduction of field-able generators

Assisted the development of Boeing ScanEagle UAV Heavy Fuel Engine and FAR 33.49 airworthiness testing, resulting in naval

approval and deployment onboard the USS Bainbridge where it assisted in the Captain Richard Philli ps hostage situation

Enhanced durability of Boeing ScanEagle engine to reduce fuel consumption, setting a UAV endurance record

Designed fuel injection systems and small carburetor modifications as well as automated engine starting systems. Prepared

various engine test cells, including a low cost wind tunnel for flight simulation and high/low temperature environments involving

instrumentation, automation, and data logging. Conducted testing on heavy fuel, natural gas, propane, and gasoline fueled en gines

Acted as technical representative providing onsite technical assistance for customers including test flights, test facility pr eparation,

troubleshooting, demonstration and presentation to military, and production initiation thus building rapport and increas ing sales

Drafted patents and served as technical point of contact to attorneys yielding patent awards

Instrumental in novel piston design for advanced, proprietary, mass production -ready construction techniques which resulted in a

patent award

Performed further development of technologies from existing internal patents, including new means of manufacture and

application in applications outside of original scope

Improved internal recycling program resulting in significantly increased recycled materials

2004 – 2009

Kokopelli Sports Prototype Automotive – Shadyside, MD

Technical Designer and Fabricator

Developed Lotus 11 kit cars based on MGB and Miata parts

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Project Planning, Record Keeping, Automated Testing and Recording, Data Analysis, and Measurement

Research and Development

Milling, Turning, Casting, Extrusion, Injection Molding, Stamping, Composite Layup, Mechanized

Prototyping and

Welding, and a Thorough Knowledge of Mechanical Fasteners and Materials

Manufacturing

Tig Welding, Mig Welding, Manual Mill, and Manual Lathe

Equipment

Solidworks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Excel, Word, Motec, Dyno -Max, and Enerac; Familiarity with NI

Software

LabView and Hi-Techniques

PATENTS

Method for Modifying Combustion Chamber in Reciprocating Piston I. C. Engine and Resulting Engine. Pending

Fuel Conversion System for an Internal Combustion Engine. Pending

EDUCATION

West Virginia University – Morgantown, WV 2003 - 2004

Mechanical Engineering

Anne Arundel County Community College – Arnold, MD 2005 - 2007

Certificate in Computer Aided Design (CAD)

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Boy Scouts of America – Eagle Scout

Summit Point Raceway / Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) – Instructor

Teach high-performance driving techniques and safety skills to a wide variety of students

INTERESTS

Build, race, and develop formula cars with Sports Car Club of America (SCCA); Avid fly fisherman and outdoorsman; Amateur

oyster gardener



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