Michael Mattaous

ad45sf@r.postjobfree.com +1-714-***-**** Huntington Beach, CA https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mattaous-6b57a119a/ Skills

● Solidworks

● Siemens NX

● Creo Parametric

● Microsoft Office Suite

● Mechanical System Design

● GD&T ASME 14.5Y

● Finite Element Analysis

● Rapid Prototyping & 3D Printing

● Research & Development Experience

● Drawing Generation & Detailing PDM

● Statistical Analysis

● Project Management

● Mechatronic Applications

● Professional Communication

● Systems Engineering Experience

Professional Experience

• Terran Orbital

Mechanical Design Engineer (Automation) October 2022 – Present Location: Irvine, CA

• Fully designed and developed multiple automation systems and processes to manufacture varying size and spec satellites on the vehicular and modular level.

• Orchestrated top down system designs for full vehicle level automation, module level automation, and various relative mechanical subsystem configurations.

• Designed fixturing, end of arm tooling, pneumatic assemblies, 80/20 structures, tool changers, mounts, lifts, systems, highly detailed drawings and assemblies, etc.

• Delegated engineering tasks and timelines to engineers and interns, redlined drawings and assemblies, and approved their finalized work for system integration.

• Performed FEA and feasibility simulations testing conceptual solutions to abstract problems in preliminary and intermediary automation development stages.

• Implemented automation efforts cut down processing time and labor hours of satellite manufacturing increasing output by 540% and decreasing failure rate by 70%

• Adapted and simulated solutions to upscale production devices that were not intended for mass quantity fabrication while retaining redundancies and constraints.

• Worked closely with different automation systems, robotic arms, vacuums, grippers, etc in the first large scale automation effort applied to nano and micro satellites.

• Oversaw multiple projects, created workflows for and trained technicians, interns, other engineers, and managed a large 3D print farm working with 20+ materials.

• Drafted drawings, contracted vendors, dispatched purchase orders, oversaw procurement, developed and managed project assets, workflows, & relevant procedures.

• Modeled and meshed over 100 CAD models for technician VR/AR training programs utilized for real time satellite assembly build visualizations and tutorials.

• Engineered and constructed multiple satellites via additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing, and multimaterial composites for procedure generation, harnessing layout planning, and business development operations which directly netted several private and government contracts exceeding $200 million.

• Collaborated with over a dozen teams on projects relating to design of batteries, modules, vehicles, assembly operations, harnessing, AI vision solutions, and more.

• Organized crossteam and supplier meetings, communicated with vendors to resolve technical issues and expediently manage supply chain operations to meet demand. Assisted other teams that ran into technical and supply issues, designed and implemented solutions that were implemented within a tight timeframe.

• Spearheaded additive manufacturing initiative for flight ready hardware to automate part generation, components were applied to vehicle series saving $1.2 billion

• Performed end to end operations including concept generation, mechanical design, drawings, outsourcing, vendor outreach, assembly, commissioning, and support.

• Midmark Corporation

Mechanical Design Engineer February 2022 – September 2022 Location: Irvine, CA

• Developed automation fixtures and software solutions to test medical devices including vital monitors, spirometers, and ECGs, through virtual machines.

• Drafted quality documents for V&V of test fixtures, maintained calibration for quality measuring devices and fixtures, wrote SOPs for constructed systems.

• Developed python scripts to reform inefficiencies in automations, utilized and composed g-code to GRBL+ for CNC milling and 3D printing platforms.

• Created and maintained virtual machines via VMware and Microsoft Azure for program testing purposes, conducted software testing on virtual machines.

• Incorporated efficiencies and preventative measures into testing fixtures, coordinated with engineers for scrum work review and workflow management.

• Aided in software and hardware integration for testing unit functionality and debugging of software and hardware errors present in automation systems.

• Constructed materials lists, component exchange schedules, performed supplier outreach, calibration log procedures, and travel logistics as needed.

• Created cost-effective solutions and optimizations to automation fixtures, implemented measures that increased efficiency by up to 33% and cut waste.

• Consolidated issues and troubleshooted corresponding fixture defects, collaborated with engineers of varying disciplines to resolve multifaceted issues.

• Coordinated training to other engineers regarding procedures, operations, and in technical matters including research, development, and debugging.

• Edwards Lifesciences

Transcatheter Mitral & Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) R&D QA Biomedical Engineering Tech March 2021 – October 2021 Location: Irvine, CA

• Devised test methods and built complex prototypes to develop feasibility testing fixtures for heart valve migration & next gen heart valve testing.

• Performed operational testing, identified failure points in test model designs, engaged in process development, and iterated on test models & methods.

• Developed Instron test methods and specified test fixtures via wet lab for feasibility studies. Defined, analyzed, and performed statistical analysis.

• Systematically presented data collected from testing research, provided observational conclusions clarifying outcomes pertaining to various cardiac studies.

• Documented test data and employed a variety of research methods; consulted with dedicated teams to determine progress and future phases for studies.

• Operated on accelerated wear testing studies for differing heart valve types utilizing new technologies for mitral and tricuspid valve replacement therapies.

• Mechanical Design Engineer

Research & Development Mechanical Engineer November 2019 - December 2020 Location: Long Beach, CA

• Operated under PhD with a multidisciplinary team to develop a fully functioning metal 3D printer prototype; budget $10,000; 1’x1’x’1 build area.

• Fabricated designs of parts, assemblies, and drawings in Solidworks; adapted CAD components to consistently implement iterative optimizations.

• Conducted research and testing of prototypes for build plate, halogen lamp, powdered metal injection system, and unified layer bonding agents.

• Experimented with distinctive designs for powder injection and heating methods to ensure durability and quality of brass/aluminum material prints. Projects

• Prosthesis Aide Research Project

• Managed team of 5 persons to design an electro-mechanical walk-assist device for individuals with light to moderately impaired mobility.

• Research included kinematic calculations to match the gait of average walking behavior; calculations used to design parts with system constraints in mind.

• Manufactured prototypes via 3d printing and machine shop; changes validated after technical documentation & CAD drawings submitted.

• Utilized microcontroller, drivers, stepper motors, and a myofascial sensor with 3 electrodes to detect muscle flexion, programmed to react to user input.

• Autonomous Drone CAD Project

• Lead 4-person team to design Emergency Medical Drone capable of autonomously transporting medical equipment to emergency sites.

• Performed cost benefit analysis and ran simulations for region specific weather conditions for seamless flight with first aid payload.

• Executed FEA stress tests on various polymers for drone body construction, integrated break points to absorb impact up to 400 ft drops.

• SAE Vehicle Design & Additive Manufacturing Project

• Worked with a large team on design, manufacturing, and construction of off road vehicle model according to SAE competition standards.

• Aided in the powertrain team to optimize subsystem output as well as complete engine teardown and reconstruction, utilized team expertise. Education

• Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering California State University Long Beach (August 2017 - December 2020)

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