Engineering Technician in Composite Manufacturing

Matthew Lucas

Baltimore, Maryland

SUMMARY Engineering Technician with 16 years of experience in fabrication, assembly, and testing within technical and manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in operating assembly and test equipment, managing documentation, and collaborating with engineers to enhance production efficiency. Seeking Engineering Tech role to leverage skills in composite assembly, quality assurance, and troubleshooting. SKILLS Mechanical Aptitude • Plant Floor Manufacturing Proficiency • Communication Skills • Team Collaboration

• Problem Solving • Attention to Detail • Time Management • Project Management EXPERIENCE Zentech Mission Critical Manufacturing Baltimore, Maryland Materials Associate Nov 2025 - Feb 2026

• Filled orders for internal kit assemblies

• Re-stocked warehouse with incoming parts and supplies

• Packed orders for shipment

Employ The Rain Lanham, Maryland

Foreman Nov 2024 - October 2025

• Create and maintain a schedule with project goals

• Train, supervise, and assign tasks to crew members

• Define all safety precautions and quality standards

• Consult regularly with company owner

• Ensure projects stay on schedule, remain within budget, and are completed successfully Middle River Aerostructures Systems/ST Engineering Middle River, Maryland Engineering Technician May 2010 - Nov 2024

• Conducted testing for incoming material, shelf life extension, and parts in production

• Documented engineering testing using TestWorks computer software

• Fabricated composite assemblies including carbon fiber and other aerospace materials

• Maintained a quality assurance certified to ISO 9001

• Calibrated, prepared, and disassembled tooling fixtures

• Demonstrated audit items for milestone aviation industry standards i.e. NADCAP inspections CSS Antenna Baltimore, Maryland

Antenna Manufacturer July 2009 - Mar 2010

• Assembled and soldered components, including printed circuit boards and jumper cables, to manufacture cellular and PCS antennas for the wireless industry

• Implemented troubleshooting procedures to address performance issues and coordinated with staff to optimize workflow and material usage

Glue Machinery Corporation Baltimore, Maryland

Shop Manager Feb 2008 - May 2009

• Managed repair schedules and coordinated a team of machinists and engineers to ensure timely completion of glue machine repairs, while evaluating and repairing mechanical and electrical components

• Consulted with customers to determine repair needs, traveled to manufacturing facilities for annual maintenance, and configured European electrical systems for compatibility with the American market EDUCATION Towson State University Towson, Maryland B.S., Fine Arts, Honors: Deans List

Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York Two years of Undergraduate Study

Mount Lebanon High School Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania HOBBIES Restored and live in Hampden Row Home, Cultivate Urban Vegetable Garden, Restored 1965 Mustang Fastback, Restored 1969 Mustang Convertible, Bass Guitar enthusiast

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