Matt Larson
************@*****.***
865-***-**** (mobile)
EMPLOYMENT
B & W Technical Services, Y-12
Product Engineer December 2009 – October 2011
• Led multidisciplinary team in destructive and non-destructive evaluation of nuclear weapon systems
• Served as main point of contact with customer on Q uality Evaluation units
• Interacted daily with customer to ensure work was meeting quality requirements
• Negotiated cost/scope of work requirements with external customers
• Resolved conflicts between separate programs that require finite resources
• Worked on team to replace current production control system with SAP Manufacturing Execution module
Quality Engineer September 2002 – December 2009
• Developed dimensional inspection procedures for high tolerance nuclear weapons parts and assemblies using ASME 14.5 standard for GD&T
• Wrote dimensional inspection procedures for fabricated fixtures and tooling
• Worked closely with on-site metrology lab to maintain certification of gages and tooling
• Evaluated impact of nonconforming Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE)
• Strong experience with Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) principles
• Provided feedback to manufacturing engineers to help solve quality problems
• Worked on project team for installation of new capital equipment
• Led development of computer controlled microscopic measurement system leading to significant cost savings (actual figure classified)
• Worked with customers to complete Engineering Evaluations on inspection methods
• Developed and maintained department level performance metrics
• Exposure to Six Sigma methodology
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Deep knowledge of GD&T principles in accordance with ASME 14.5
Understand principles behind CMM inspection and programming
Some CMM Programming experience (Quindos 6.0)
Familiar with 3D modeling software (Pro/Engineer)
Proficient in Microsoft Office
EDUCATION
Colorado State University, January 2008 – May 2010
• Masters in Business Administration
• 3.76 GPA
• Exceled in quantitative subjects such as accounting, statistics
University of Maryland, August 1998 – May 2002
• B. S. in Mechanical Engineering with Departmental Honors
• 3.73 GPA
• Strong foundation in Pro/Engineer modeling
OTHER ACTIVITIES
FutureTruck 2002 September 2001 – June 2002
Team Leader, Team Member
• Led student team in focused on Aerodynamics, Weight Reduction, and Consumer Acceptability during second semester up through competition
• Managed multiple projects including aerodynamic improvements, component substitutions, installation of computer entertainment system, and exterior vehicle design
• Designed and created aerodynamic prototypes and led full-scale wind tunnel test
• Worked with other team leaders to resolve scheduling and packaging conflicts
TTJC Karate March 2005 - Present
Third Degree Black Belt/Instructor
• Teach all children’s classes with a mixture of Tae Kwon Do, Judo, and Hapkido
• Frequently consult with owner on ideas for growing the school and quality of martial arts education