Matthew G. Dunn

Summary of Qualifications

Design Engineer Project Manager of highly finished

product design models with 20+ years of experience

Strong interpersonal & organizational skills.

Strategic, tactical & able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Outstanding communication skills with strong problem solving abilities.

Technical Skills

15+ years CAD

10+ years Solid Works

5+ years MasterCam

5+ years SurfCam

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, & PowerPoint

Professional Experience

Tormax Tech Inc. - San Antonio, Texas Mar 2014 – Present Lead Design Engineer for Mechanical/Commercial Door Systems Manufacturer

Serve as design lead on key product design projects making existing mechanical components & reducing the operating envelope without reducing functionality & performance. Espouse the Design for Manufacturer Principle and incorporate the simulation with SolidWorks.

Successfully designed aluminum electrical motor housing dies & new brackets for all the existing hardware with lean manufacturing at the forefront.

Designed a prototype test fixture for multiple projects to test the performance of the drive motor when weight is added to the doors to meet ANSI national standards.

Place special focus on continuing design improvement and understanding the needs of the client & the environment that the system is going to be managed in.

ArmorWorks - Chandler, Arizona Aug 2009 - Nov 2013 Design Engineer & Special Projects Manager, CNC Programmer Lead Design Engineer for Vehicle and Body Armor Manufacturer

Gravikor Program: Designed armor for HUMVEE Modular space frame design; manufactured prototype for testing.

Knee & Elbow Protective Armor: Lead Engineer responsible for designing and manufacturing the outer protective shell that shields the Kevlar from everyday wear & tear. Collaborated with soft armor department for design prototypes and testing.

Program Manager TactiCam (ITAR): Responsible for the design development construction & prototypes for field testing. Tested panels for General Dynamics Land System Striker Prototype Vehicle & initial ideas for manufacturing of TactiCam for US Combat Vehicles.

Internal Research & Development, Lead Engineer on investigating a new concept for producing Enhanced Small Arms Protective Individual (ESAPI) using high pressure hydraulic press to conform the composite to the strike plate.

Utilizing MasterCam, cut & assembled various prototype materials such as aerospace fiberglass honeycomb core, precision urethane board & aluminum, programmed the water jet to cut composite materials for multiple departments & programs. Provided leadership & oversight on production machining and the installation of a Thermwood C67 5-axis router. IGO (formerly known as Mobility Electronics) - Scottsdale, Arizona Sept 2006 - Aug 2009/2001 – 2002 Model Shop Project Manager/Model Maker Produced highly finished product models for a laptop & cell phone peripheral company.

Model shop Manager: Utilized SurfCam software, Solid Works & Haas VF2 CNC milling machine to develop, program & produce highly finished prototype model parts using ABS & Polycarbonate. Including incorporating electrical engineering specs.

Directed the prototype model production process & industrial design development via the coordination of resources, product manager timelines & the engineering department to meet deadlines & client objectives Slabb Corp. - Tempe, Arizona Jan 2006 - Sep 2006

Production Project Manager Managed custom built computerized kiosks orders from planning to fulfillment.

Program Manager: Managed customized orders with overseas manufacturer and local design and fulfillment departments.

Served as a liaison with the sales team to develop production timelines, budgets and schedules. ac0gmm@r.postjobfree.com

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Hotwire Development - Scottsdale, Arizona 2002 - Dec 2005 Model Shop Project Manager/Model Maker

Environ Architectural Model Builders Inc. - Tempe, Arizona Jan 1997 –July 2001 Architectural Model Maker Produced highly finished architectural models from laser cut parts made out of Plexiglas. Education & Training

Design Engineering Coursework: SolidWorks Essentials Course (2007), Thermwood Machine Training (2009), Current Member, SolidWorks Users Group

University of Hertfordshire, England 1992 - 1996 Bachelor of Arts Degree, Design Representation British Army (Army Air Corps) Corporal 1986 – 1992 Career Highlights

Architectural Model featured in a 2001 worldwide exhibit of Mies van der Rohne including installation at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Professional References Available Upon Request

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