David Matthews
White Lake,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented Senior Manufacturing Engineer with over 35 years of experience. Committed to implementing modern production systems without losing profits, and knowledgeable about organizational streamlining. Technically proficient in equipment repairs and maintenance.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Plastics
QUICKPARTS
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Drove Continuous Improvement, managed process development, optimized equipment selection, maintained quality assurance, and developed documentation and training.
Sr. Technical Applications / Development Engineer, Plastics
TRINSEO ENGINEERED MATERIALS, LLC
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided technical support for plastic injection molding and extrusion processes, focusing on automotive lighting and medical markets.
Technical Applications / Plastic Injection Molding Process Engineer
KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS
08.2017 - 04.2022
- Served as the primary technical interface for plastic injection molding, providing technical recommendations and support for molding trials.
North American Operations Manager, Tooling
GEORGES PERNOUD NORTH AMERICA
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Monitored and supervised projects, managed execution of NA projects, and participated in marketing strategy implementation.
Senior Tooling Engineer – Plastic Injection Molding
JVIS USA LLC
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed tooling builds for awarded programs, ensured compliance with tool designs, and prepared tooling cost estimates.
ASQE, Supplier Quality and Tooling Development Engineer
WEBASTO ROOF SYSTEMS
03.2012 - 12.2013
- Managed suppliers to ensure quality planned designs/tools/processes, supported design reviews, and drove closure of tooling issues.
Tooling Engineer/Cost Controller
MERCEDES BENZ US INTERNATIONAL
10.2009 - 02.2012
- Managed tooling construction, cost, timing, and supplier readiness for tier one suppliers.
Tooling Engineer – Plastic Injection Molding and Die Cast
BROSE NORTH AMERICA
12.2007 - 05.2009
- Managed tooling and part suppliers, prepared tooling calculations, and ensured compliance with tool designs.
ASQE, Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer – Interior Systems
CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
09.2006 - 11.2007
- Managed Supplier Quality Management and Development, conducted quality process activities, and managed troubled suppliers.
Supplier Quality and Development Engineer – Seating and Interior Systems
LEAR CORPORATION
09.2003 - 07.2006
- Managed suppliers for quality and manufacturability, ensured compliance with performance requirements, and mentored suppliers.
Program/Tooling/Process Engineer
ALPHA TECHNOLOGY
02.2000 - 09.2003
- Managed and launched automotive programs, directed tooling construction, and authored injection mold standards.
Tooling Engineer, Plastics and Stamping
MICRO CRAFT
10.1997 - 02.2000
- Managed design and construction of prototype and production tooling for automotive interior components.
Aviation Maintenance Administration
UNITED STATES NAVY
09.1989 - 07.1997
Production Supervisor/Process Technician
W-L MOLDING COMPANY
04.1987 - 09.1989
Journeyman Mold Maker/Process Technician
PRECISION MOLDS Inc.
06.1981 - 04.1987
Education
BBA - Supply Chain Management
Northwood University
Midland, MISkills
- Training and mentoring
- Employee Supervision
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Quality Management Systems
Affiliations
- Society of Plastics Engineers
- Society of Automotive Engineers
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Timeline
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Plastics
QUICKPARTS
07.2023 - 04.2024
Sr. Technical Applications / Development Engineer, Plastics
TRINSEO ENGINEERED MATERIALS, LLC
04.2022 - 07.2023
Technical Applications / Plastic Injection Molding Process Engineer
KRATON PERFORMANCE POLYMERS
08.2017 - 04.2022
North American Operations Manager, Tooling
GEORGES PERNOUD NORTH AMERICA
01.2016 - 08.2017
Senior Tooling Engineer – Plastic Injection Molding
JVIS USA LLC
01.2014 - 01.2016
ASQE, Supplier Quality and Tooling Development Engineer
WEBASTO ROOF SYSTEMS
03.2012 - 12.2013
Tooling Engineer/Cost Controller
MERCEDES BENZ US INTERNATIONAL
10.2009 - 02.2012
Tooling Engineer – Plastic Injection Molding and Die Cast
BROSE NORTH AMERICA
12.2007 - 05.2009
ASQE, Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer – Interior Systems
CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
09.2006 - 11.2007
Supplier Quality and Development Engineer – Seating and Interior Systems
LEAR CORPORATION
09.2003 - 07.2006
Program/Tooling/Process Engineer
ALPHA TECHNOLOGY
02.2000 - 09.2003
Tooling Engineer, Plastics and Stamping
MICRO CRAFT
10.1997 - 02.2000
Aviation Maintenance Administration
UNITED STATES NAVY
09.1989 - 07.1997
Production Supervisor/Process Technician
W-L MOLDING COMPANY
04.1987 - 09.1989
Journeyman Mold Maker/Process Technician
PRECISION MOLDS Inc.
06.1981 - 04.1987
BBA - Supply Chain Management
Northwood University
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