Engineer Six Sigma

Matthew B. Sheppard, P.E.

Sachse, TX 214-***-**** **********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/mbsheppard

20+ year track record of innovation and success.

Natural leader and innovative change agent with expertise in engineering, manufacturing, lean transformation, and continuous improvement management. Successful projects in organizations ranging from small companies to multi-billion dollar corporations. Able to thrive in diverse, fast-paced environments. Communicative, personable, and able to collaborate at all levels to develop efficient teams, build synergy, and achieve goals, on-time and under-budget.

Areas of Expertise

Six Sigma Methodologies

Strategic Planning

Data Analysis

Process Optimization

Lean, Kaizen, and 5S

SharePoint Site Design

Factory Development

Budgeting & Finance

Visio Web Services

Business Roadmaps

Customer Interactions

Takt Analysis

Professional Experience

Jacobs Engineering, Metairie, LA

Project Lead

May 2012 - August 2017

Managed Lean Design Standardization and process mapping for a Shell Oil Deepwater Platform Design and Delivery business unit. Performed process optimization and procurement analysis.

Key Contributions:

Saved an estimated $30M by optimizing, simplifying, and standardizing design processes.

Expedited collaborations and identified growth opportunities by creating 250 aligned value stream maps.

Streamlined communications by building and maintaining 12 interactive SharePoint sites for engineering.

MB Sheppard Consulting, Richardson, TX

Factory Analyst

April 2011 - May 2012

Collaborated with executive teams to execute Lean Six Sigma projects for business expansion. Performed statistical analyses, evaluated process capabilities, and determined engineering specifications.

Key Contributions:

Doubled throughput via constraint analysis, product quality verification and engaging workforce.

Enhanced processes via discretizing, clarifying, and simplifying employee roles.

Sierra Lobo Inc., Michoud, LA

Project Manager & Lead Engineer (September 2010 - March 2011)

November 2009 - March 2011

Managed the Jacobs MSFOC/NASA contract supporting the ingress of commercial tenants at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. Oversaw the budget. Documented current/future state assets and identified value streams and activity gaps. Dispositioned existing assets and streamlined procedures to promote long-term growth. Implemented electronic metrics displays for visual communication systems. Served as the designated NASA liaison to prospective tenants.

Key Contributions:

Transformed a 1.4MSF machine center into a multi-tenant facility supporting green technologies.

Enhanced client satisfaction during facility preparations by applying Lean, Kaizen Blitz, and 5S methods.

Ensured timely project completion by facilitating cross functional communications for multiple companies.

Sierra Lobo Inc., Huntsville, AL

Deputy Manager & Project Engineer (November 2009 - September 2010)

Oversaw the hardware design, development, qualification, procurement, testing, and production for the ARES I rocket Upper Stage Main Propulsion Systems. Collaborated with the NASA design team and 3rd-party contractors to define all tasks. Managed the budget and equipment procurement from Boeing, Vacco, Jacobs, Teledyne Engineering, and SAIC. Coordinated specification flow down and verification processes with systems engineering. Performed earned value analyses of engineering tasks. Provided weekly updates to the executive team.

Key Contributions:

Increased system reliability, manufacturability, and performance while minimizing costs and scheduling.

Developed a correlation matrix showcasing the links between performance specifications and system/component design specifications.

MB Sheppard Consulting, Richardson, TX

Factory Analyst & Supply Chain Consultant

August 2008 - November 2009

Supervised 80 employees producing precision photonic sensor systems for military, medical, and commercial purposes. Established Lean metrics and implemented pull systems, visual control systems, and continuous monitoring systems. Applied market segmentation techniques to promote business growth.

Key Contribution:

Increased production by 250% through applying motivational team-building techniques, optimizing organizational development, and utilizing value stream analyses.

Established a small business as one of the fastest growing companies in the region by developing a strategic business roadmap based on competitive market analyses.

Raytheon Company, Dallas, TX

Manager – Integrated Supplier Strategy (May 2006 - March 2008)

January 1997 - March 2008

Oversaw one of the Space and Airborne Systems Supplier Strategy teams. Managed $205M in spending for optics, lasers, detection systems, cryogenics, and displays. Led a specialized team of engineers, supply chain professionals, and quality analysts dedicated to strategic sourcing development. Performed external vendor assessments. Developed strong business partnerships while managing intellectual property and non-disclosure agreements.

Key Contributions:

Increased capacity and enhanced quality while reducing costs and cycle time by ensuring well-stocked inventory and performing preventive maintenance to eliminate manufacturing delays.

Reduced the vendor base by 80% while enhancing design and manufacturing capacity by carefully comparing the quality, cost, competence of engineering staff, and delivery record of all vendors.

Enabled rapid growth by strategically placing entire subsystems within the control of key suppliers.

Developed an independent validation process to protect supplier intellectual property.

Operations Supervisor – Soldier Weapons and Sensor Systems (September 2004 - May 2006)

Led the Lean Six Sigma transformation of an electronics assembly operation delivering $17M per month in night vision systems. Managed 40 employees and maintained electronic tracking systems.

Key Contributions:

Recognized for excellence in leadership by delivering a $200M product line capacity within 6 months, $600K under-budget and without disruption to ongoing operations.

Improved yield and tripled the number of shipments by utilizing gage R&R to remove flawed equipment.

Awarded for doubling customer demand in multiple key military operations with a 98% field stick rate.

Lead Lean Six Sigma Expert – Soldier Weapons and Sensor Systems (June 1999 - September 2004)

Oversaw implementation of Lean methods in testing, error proofing, collocation, reporting, and process engineering. Managed over $500M in multi-year contracts. Certified and led Lean Six-Sigma teams involving over 140 specialists.

Key Contributions:

Reduced capital spending, cycle time, operational costs, material requirements, and product defects.

Tripled capacity of a factory by using a designed experiment to allow change of specifications to remove unnecessary testing constraints.

Recognized for outstanding performance by saving $17M on a key project.

Supervisor – Equipment Support (January 1997 - June 1999)

Managed a core staff of 4 engineers and 19 electro-mechanical technicians overseeing a 100,000SF, three-shift continuous-operation facility of 200 workers.

Key Contributions:

Facilitated $40M in annual fabrication and coating sales.

Successfully relocated manufacturing operations while maintaining delivery schedules.

Additional professional experience as Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Coordinator, Cryogenics Program Quality Assurance Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Production Supervisor, and

Mechanical Design Engineer for Texas Instruments Defense Systems and Electronics Group.

Education & Credentials

Master of Business Administration, University of Dallas, Dallas, TX

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

Certifications & Training

Lean Six Sigma Expert Certification, Raytheon

Six-Sigma Black-Belt Certification, Motorola

Registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas

Awards & Honors

Six Sigma Best in Performance Award, Raytheon CEO

Excellence in Operations Award, Raytheon

Lean Six Sigma Expert Certification, Raytheon

Six Sigma Chairman’s Award, Raytheon

Six Sigma Black Belt, Motorola

Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, Cryogenics

Professional Affiliations

Vice President of the Cambrick Place Homeowners Association

Treasurer of the Cambrick Place Homeowners Association

APICS Association for Supply Chain Management

Owner of SharePoint Sites

Texas Society of Professional Engineers

Huntsville Space Professionals

Pi Tau Sigma

Deans List

Physics Scholarship

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