Matthew A. Westcott

*** ******* *****, ***** *****, SC 29445 T: 256-***-**** ac26lb@r.postjobfree.com

Aerospace Engineer / Mechanical Engineer

Analytical and highly adaptable engineering professional with extensive experience across Aerospace Engineering with expertise in theoretical work, lab research, and practical engineering. Seeking a position with upward mobility and analytical challenges where skillset can be applied. Skilled in aligning end-user needs with long-term resolutions to complex engineering challenges. Highly accomplished and results-oriented individual with more than 10 years of extensive experience as well as proven success in analyzing and modeling aerodynamic related properties systems. Adept at utilizing resources, directing complete project life cycles, and ensuring compliance. Highly competitive team player who consistently strives to positively contribute to overall team performance and the achievement of all stated corporate objectives. Key Qualifications include:

Fabrication: Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printers, 3D Print Codes, Composites Manufacturing, Fiberglass, Carbon Fiber, Ceramics, Kevlar, Dyneema/Spectra, Aluminum Foams, Honeycomb, Interlaminar Adhesives, Composite Oven, Vacuum and Bagging Systems

Analytics, Design, and Coding: Structural and aerodynamic properties, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, ALE3D Hydrocode, CTH Hydrocode, Project Management, C++, Microsoft Visual Basic, Unity 3D

Quality: Internal Audits, Quality Management System, Quality Form Templates, Document Control System

Lethality and Survivability: Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) Analysis, Weapon’s System Analysis, Protective Measures Assessment and Analysis, Hyrdocode Analysis of Energetic Events, Weapons Systems and Protective Measures

Live Fire Test Support: Test Plans, Emplacement of Data Acquisition Devices, Test Data Analysis

Citizenship and Clearance: US Citizen with Top Secret. Clearance Expires March 16th, 2022 under Current Six Year PR Delays

Core Skills and Competencies

Mechanical Engineering

Research & Development

Testing & Simulation

Material Engineering

Framework Development

Quality Control

Flight Mechanics

Performance Management

Operations Management

Aerodynamics

Process Improvement

Systems Engineering

Professional Experience

VICTORY SOLUTIONS, INC., Huntsville, AL (May 2009 – Present)

Aerospace Engineer

Contribute towards creation of prototype systems, facilities, and equipment while researching and developing design specifications through the use of computer-aided design (CAD) software to create plans. Effectively manage the assembly of prototypes and other equipment. Efficiently resolve issues that arise during the design, development, and testing processes. Measure and improve the performance of systems and processes.

Key Accomplishments:

Instrumental in analyzing and modeling aerodynamic related properties systems which led to validating and verifying the system performances using lethality equations and tools.

Drafted concepts and designed systems for company projects in SolidWorks, ProEngineer, and Creo

Evaluated orbital debris mitigation concepts using orbital mechanics equations.

Used government federated software tools such as ALE3D and CTH to perform simulation of hypervelocity, energetic, and fragmentation events

Directed all activities and functions associated with prototyping using in house processes for composite materials, 3D printing, and metalworking.

Used programming to create new tools for the company, conduct status checks, and automate lengthy processes

Led and conducted transition of the company’s QMS from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015.

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Systems Engineer

Key Accomplishments:

Coordinated and performed additions and changes to network hardware and operating systems and attached devices which included investigation, analysis, recommendation, configuration, installation and testing of new network hardware and software.

Created and standardized corporate processes for Trade Studies, Lethality Analysis, and 3D Printing while establishing process and procedure flow for prototype builds to optimize use of time and minimize material waste.

Conducted trade studies to determine optimal parameter design for projects; developed and implemented software code for COTS and customized tools to assist in design.

Coordinated, planned, and attended live fire range testing, analyzed data from tests, and reported outcomes in MILSPEC deliverables.

Ran prototype changes based on test data during the course of live fire testing to maximize use of resources.

Created detailed schedules for personnel and asset management during the period of performance for programs.

Setup, maintained, and operated equipment for prototyping needs.

Business Development and Management

Key Accomplishments:

Managed and up kept Victory Solutions, Inc. Prototype Integration Facility by making the right choices to deliver excellent results and achieve corporate goals.

Efficiently accommodated constructive opinions and optimized the use of resources within the company for analysis, testing, and fabrication.

Served as a Deputy Manager of a multi-million dollar prime US Army Contract and of a DoD High Performance Computing Subcontract.

Successfully created and maintained project timelines and resource allocations for DoD contract deliverables.

Revise and edit documents as necessary for DoD contract deliverables

Harnessed in-depth knowledge of performing internal ISO 9001:2008 audits to assure company adherence to Quality Policy.

Fulfilled duties as Assistant Facility Security Officer while initiating clearance investigations, developing and implementing training curriculum, investigating security related incidents, and ensuring the company exceeded facility security standards of NISPOM.

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL (Jan 2006 – Aug 2008)

Research Assistant

Assisted in research pertaining to laminar flow control applications across surfaces based on control methods found in nature. The research efforts of our team resulted in the creation of a new lab in the Aerospace Department and published papers.

Prepared the water tunnel, laser, and other equipment for running tests

Coauthored a paper detailing how imitating geometries seen in shark skin can lead to drag reduction

“Bristled shark skin: a microgeometry for boundary layer control?”, Lang, A., Hidalgo, P. Motta, P. & Westcott, M., Bioinspir. Biomim. Vol. 3, 2008, 046005

DANA Corporation, Glasgow, KY (Jun 2004 – Jun 2005)

Machine Operator

Worked as a multi-capability machine operator. The ability to quickly learn new processes translated into becoming an important resource for the heavy brakes supervisor. Roles included primary operator of multiple machines, backup operator of machinery, and material handler.

Produced parts for heavy duty and light brake assemblies

Operated a forklift, various machines for boring holes, automated taps, and welding machinery

Inspected parts for quality and adjusted machinery when necessary

Troubleshot machinery when down and repaired as allowed

Instructed newer employees in the use of said machinery and explained accompanying safety measures

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Training & Technical Skills

ISO 9001:2008 Auditor Training, July 2015

Out-of-Autoclave Composites Fabrication Training by Boeing, September 2014

Sandia Labs CTH Lawrence Livermore National Labs ALE3D C++ Programming Microsoft Visual Basic

HTML Webpage Design SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation PTC CREO AutoCAD

ABAQUS FATEPEN MatLab Unity 3D MaxTRAQ 2D

Professional and Community Affiliations

Member, Coker’s Crossing HOA Board, Jan 2017 – Present

Charleston Hurling Gaelic Sports Club, Sept 2014 - Present

Talladega Chapter of Carpenters for Christ, June 2012 – Present

Member, Good Standing of NCMS, Feb 2010 – Current

Education

B.S., Aerospace Engineering, The University of Alabama, 2009

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