Matthew Ginther

989-***-****

***** ***** **. ****** **** MI 49456

accga8@r.postjobfree.com

Summary: Practical engineer with extensive manufacturing and mechanical

design, welding and field support experience. BS in Engineering

and a AS in energy. 10+ years project management experience in

manufacturing and mechanical engineering, including all phases

of concept to design, production, quality, maintenance,

logistics and purchasing, plant layout. Participated in the

design, launch, and support of more than 500 varieties of

assembly equipment.

Employment:

7/8/13 - Present SAF-HOLLAND

SAF-HOLLAND is a global manufacturer of suspensions, fifth

wheel, kingpins, landing gear, lift gates, roll form products,

trailer axle and suspension systems, and truck and bus

suspensions.

Project Engineer II

Plan and lead engineering team. Responsible for product design,

compliance with engineering principles, company standards and

customer requirements. Accountable for all engineering

functions required to successfully develop products that meet

cost, function, safety, weight and aesthetic criteria. In

charge of coordinating accurate/complete product documentation,

including deviations, engineering change notices (ECN's),

drawings, part and tooling requests, bill of materials (BOM's),

process standards and cost estimates.

. Saved $20,000+ per year on one model of landing gear by

testing then removing a bushing from assembly.

. Traveled to Hyundai in Tijuana to meet with engineering to

customize our product to fit their application.

. Currently working with sales, R&D, and management to find

new cost reductions.

. Worked with a team to launch a new galvanized set of landing

gear.

04/12 - 6/31/13 E&E Manufacturing Plymouth, MI

E&E provides an array from services to meet customer needs

ranging from, product testing, prototyping, and assembly

shipping more than 1,000,000 parts per day. Customers are

Automotive, Military, Office Furniture, Heavy Duty Truck, and

Appliance. E&E is certified in: ISO 17025:2005/A2LA Mechanical

Testing, ISO 9001: 2008: Quality Management, ISO/TS 16949:2009:

Quality Management / Automotive-Related Products and, ISO

14001:2004: Environmental Management.

Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer

Responsible for evaluating manufacturing processes and

procedures for new and existing equipment, providing technical

support for manufacturing personnel, designing new machines,

new assembly stations, test stations, fixturing, and providing,

BOM, cost analysis/payback period on new equipment, budgeting.

Designing in 3-D. Part of a 9 person manufacturing team.

. Saved over 300,000 minutes/year by automating a process for

the production of about 600,000 parts.

. Re-design equipment and design new equipment to meet

customer needs utilizing 3-D software.

. Worked alongside the Director of Quality to prevent loss of

production and meet customer quotas.

. Part of the PFEMA team.

. Worked with CEO, and Director of Engineering to design new

equipment to meet high volume needs while saving on floor

space.

. Participate in design review as a team to evaluate new

equipment.

. Validated new processes

. Work as part of a Plant design team to insure we meet

deadlines and locate equipment in most effective positions

to maximize production while forecasting for future growth.

. Managed multiply projects

05/02 - 08/11 Deane Systems Grayling, MI

Deane systems is highly specialized, ISO 9000 quality certified

business providing specialty equipment, tools for various high-

end commercial industries, including OEM's with the automotive

industry.

Engineering & Design Specialist

Responsible for the design, engineering and prototyping of

fastener feeding equipment and drivers. Performed MIG/TIG

welding and defined welding parameters of CRS, 6150, 6061, 7075

and other materials. Assembled machines according to

engineering print and specs. Provided on-site training,

support, testing and maintenance for customer product launches.

Utilized pneumatic systems to create assemblies. Part of a 30

person team.

. Created and improved processes to manufacture precision

parts.

. Exceeded customer expectations during the training,

installation and maintenance periods.

. Designed new equipment

. Reliable responsive and productive during high pressure

problem solving situation

. Provided quotes for new expanded sales opportunities, pursed

and delivered new business to the company.

07/01 - 05/02 Mirage Manufacturing Gainesville, FL

Mirage is a high-end designer and manufacturer of premier and

luxury watercraft. All products are customer ordered and built

to detailed specifications.

Lead Engineer, Weld/Fabrication Departments

Managed and worked in the custom weld and fabrication

departments. Held responsibility for final QC and delivery.

Performed detailed TIG/MIG welding and fabrication on railings,

towers, ladders, davit poles, and etc to meet customer

specifications. Quality Controller for all final equipment

installs and inspections. Lead troubleshooter and designer.

. Brought production of formerly outsourced products in-house

to reduce costs and increase profit.

. Most profitable department, by reducing or recycling

material waste, standardizing all processes and improving

the overall product design lifecycle.

. Team lead for initial launch of yacht and main contact for

any support or customer interaction for equipment usage,

follow-up and final inspections.

. Responsible for proto-typing and design of all new products

(such as fold-down seating, tuna towers, and specialized

builds).

05/99 - 06/01 McClain & Son Construction Grayling, MI

McClain & Son Construction is a commercial and residential

builder located in Northern Michigan.

Construction Worker/Custom Designer

Constructed complex, custom designed new homes and remodeled

existing structures (projects ranging from $350,000 - $850,000

in value). Interacted directly with customers modifying and

resolving build issues. Verified and reviewed engineering blue

prints and built to spec. Adhered to OSHA safety requirements.

Education: Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, MI

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering Technology

. Dean's List multiple semesters

Lansing Community College

Lansing, MI

Associates Degree - Alternative Energy

. Dean's List multiple semesters

Northwestern Michigan College Traverse

City, MI

. Metallurgy

. Drawing II

Santa Fe Community College

Gainesville, FL

. Metallurgy

. Engineering Mechanics

. Drawing I

Skills: Skill Name Skill Level Last Used Experience

AutoCAD Expert Last Position 6 years

AutoDesk Inventor Basic Last Position 6 mos.

Solid Works Basic Currently used 4 mos.

MIG/TIG/ARC Welding Expert August 2011 10 years

SAP

Expert Currently used 7 months

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