Engineer Project Manager

MATTHEW WARNER

**** ******** **** *********: 607-***-****

Johnson City, New York 13790 ********@******.**********.***

Professional Profile

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER – Qualified by 9 years of progressive experience in diverse

technical environments. Proven ability to initiate and accomplish tasks independently and work with cross-

functional team members to meet technical objectives, project timelines, and business goals.

Core Competencies:

• Strength in Engineering Principles: Certified New York State Engineer-In-Training with knowledge

of first/next generation automated machine systems and the integration of machine components.

Fundamental understanding of the processes and materials to enable the development of cost

effective products. Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M-

1994).

• Flexibility of Analytical Skills: Training and hands-on experience in multiple engineering disciplines

and areas of emphasis. Proven ability to learn and apply.

• Effective Communicator and Team Player: Well-developed interpersonal and consultative skills.

Able to build rapport, make presentations, and communicate effectively with staff at all levels.

• Experienced Project Manager: Detail-oriented with strengths in project organization, time

management, priority planning, and milestone management.

• Computer Literate: Over 3000 hours design experience with Pro/ENGINEER. Experience in FEA

software packages Pro/MECHANICA and ANSYS. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,

PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project. Skilled in mathematical applications such as MATLAB, MathCAD,

and Minitab for advanced statistical analysis. Familiar with programming languages C, C#, Visual

Basic, AWK, and MATLAB (M-code) as well as the IDE Microsoft Visual Studio Express.

Experience

UNIVERSAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION – Binghamton, New York

Systems Engineer (4/06–4/09)

Developed, implemented, and verified system level performance of surface mount assembly equipment

and led improvements in key performance characteristics through the use of statistical and/or Design for

Six Sigma tools.

• Lead System Engineer for UPS+ 8.1.0 software package. Responsible for product verification in areas

of machine performance such as accuracy, throughput, and pick performance.

• Led teams to create the system level integration and subsystem verification plans for next generation

Lightning placement head and machine vision system.

• Introduced servo control changes to streamline machine calibration on flagship product (GC-120Q).

Reduced calibration cycle time by 42%.

• Collaborated with software, vision, motion control engineers to optimize fiducial image acquisition

accuracy and maximize throughput.

• Frequently interfaced with Quality and Reliability to assess product accuracy capabilities during

production.

Vision Hardware Engineer (1/02–3/06)

Researched, designed, and developed state-of-the-art image acquisition systems, which included the

integration of commercially available products and processes for electronic component inspection.

• Project Director for an initiative to overhaul equipment calibration processes and products.

• Product Manager for calibration kits and associative products for the Genesis product line.

• Lead Vision Engineer for the FlexJet 3 placement head’s custom camera system. (Continued)

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UNIVERSAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (Continued)

Mechanical Engineer (6/00–12/01)

Designed, developed, and documented mechanical and electromechanical products and systems for

electronic component pick and placement.

• Researched and analyzed technology that led to design improvements in both hardware and software

to enhance machine pick performance.

• Designed and detailed new nozzles to improve small component pick performance.

• Debugged new product introduction issues with FlexJet placement head.

THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR REMANUFACTURING AND RESOURCE RECOVERY – Rochester,

New York

Staff Engineer (11/99–3/00)

Researched and delivered to clients advanced technologies and tools for efficient and cost-effective

remanufacturing processes that have no negative impact on the environment.

• Assessed clean technology products for a heat exchanger manufacturer.

• Member of a team that established metrics and guidelines to streamline automotive parts recovery.

• Provided cost-benefit analysis for the remanufacture of home appliances.

THE HILLIARD CORPORATION – Elmira, New York

Assistant Product Engineer (Summers and Winters, 6/97–8/99)

Designed, developed, and documented mechanical products and assemblies for power transmission and

lube-oil systems.

• Member of a team that redesigned manufacturing processes and routings of transfer valves. Able to

cut materials, manufacturing, and assembly costs by 40%.

• Adapted a Magna Torque overrunning centrifugal clutch for use in a pre-engaged pneumatic engine

starter.

• Researched and developed ceramic rotors for use in pneumatic engine starters.

Education

STATE UNIVERSIT Y OF NEW YORK AT BINGHAMTON – Binghamton, New York

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering (2006)

Mechanics and Design Concentration. 3.70 GPA

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY – Rochester, New York

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (2000)

Solid Body Mechanics Concentration. 3.35 GPA

A cademic Training

Emphasis of Coursework: Advanced Dynamics; Advanced Vibrations; Controls for Vehicle Dynamics; Man-

Machine Systems; Elasticity; Principles of Systems Engineering; Machine Design; Dynamics of Machinery;

Advanced Stress Analysis; Design for Manufacture; Engineering Economics.

Representative Projects:

• Transfer Valve Redesign: Project Leader of a design team that resolved warranty issues in Hilco’s 6-

inch transfer valve.

• Simulation of Transport Aircraft: Developed a full force and moment three degree of freedom model of

a transport aircraft.

• MEMS Device Research: Member of a team that analyzed the interaction between the shock response

and the electrical forces inside MEMS devices.

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