Matthew S. Weiler
Design / Quality Process Engineer with LSS Black Belt P
Email: *********@*****.***
hone: 563-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seasoned Systems Engineer with more than eight years of experience in Design, Quality, and Logistics.
Motivated leader with strong organization and prioritization abilities working in a cross-functional team.
Seeking a challenging career in an engineering area of my expertise (Design, Quality, Lean Six Sigma).
SKILLS
• Leading teams / groups
• Lean Six Sigma
• Design / Drawings / Engineering Changes
• 3D Modeling (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, IsoDraw)
• Complex Problem Solving / Finding Root Cause
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Time Management & Prioritization
• Systems Evaluation & Reviews
• Microsoft Office & SAP
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Earned the highest possible annual review score, every year, by all employers
• The only non-supervisor to earn a LSS Black Belt
• Fastest time to earn a LSS Green Belt throughout the Configuration Management Division
• Nationally certified by NDIA in Configuration and Data Management (CDM)
EXPERIENCE
Department of the Army: Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL July 2006 to March
2015
Systems Engineering at ARDEC: Design / Quality Process Engineer
o Served as a configuration management officer (CMO) to manage, control and preserve the design,
performance, and safety of each assigned Army weapon system.
-- Analyzed proposed engineering changes for manufacturing impact and feasibility.
-- Prioritized actions based off of class, description of change, and need for change.
-- Discovered root causes, risk analysis, and established preventative actions for engineering R&D.
-- Performed audits and reviews in regards to configuration, specifications, and quality standards.
-- Lead and implemented lean tools & techniques.
-- Provided technical leadership on cross-functional teams.
o Accomplished Lean Six Sigma certifications
-- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: $140,000 cost savings: designed a new process for engineering changes.
-- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: $767,000 cost avoidance: created a new personnel resource product.
Systems Engineering at TACOM: Logistics & Product Maintenance Engineer
o Served as maintenance engineer of each assigned Army weapon system.
-- Wrote two Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWRs) that contained assembly/disassembly
instructions, inspection criteria by means of periodic reviews/revisions and change forms.
-- Resolved engineering problems associated with weapon maintenance functionality.
o Selected to manage many other projects including: RIA-JMTC small arms parts production, Make or Buy
process, Repair and Return program, Rapid Response Manufacturing, and UID.
City of East Moline – East Moline, IL October 2005 to April 2006
Engineering Tech: Intern
o Served as draftsman using ArcGIS to map the city’s manholes, water mains, fire hydrants, etc.
-- Interpreted blueprints and transferred data to newly created electronic maps.
ALMON INC. – East Moline, IL March 2001 to July 2006
Technical Illustrator
o Served as draftsman to various John Deere combine manuals.
-- Produced schematics of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, March 2010 MBA GPA: 3.63
St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, May 2006 ENG GPA: 3.31
St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA
Associate of Occupational Studies in Computer-Aided Drafting Technology, Feb. 2001 CAD GPA:
3.71
Hamilton Technical College, Davenport, IA