Mathew L. Lowrie
RENO
Summary
Results-driven Mechanical Design Engineer and USAF Veteran with over 10 years of specialized experience in advanced CAD design and configuration management within the aerospace and defense sectors, complemented by a robust 20-year background in explosives. Expertise includes industry-standard software such as CREO, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Windchill PDM systems, with a strong focus on 3D modeling, cabling/harnessing, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and rigorous documentation standards. Demonstrated leadership in design, configuration control, and product lifecycle management ensures successful project outcomes. Holds an active Secret Clearance, reflecting a commitment to maintaining high-security standards in all professional endeavors.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Configuration Manager
Tactical Air Support
08.2024 - Current
- Responsible for configuration management (CM) of aircraft components and systems. Working with company leadership and engineering teams to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive plan. Using or recommending automated CM tools to implement CM policies and procedures. Develop and modify CM plans, policies, and procedures tailored to the complexity and scope of the aircraft components and systems. Implement CM discipline for the entire life cycle of the systems from initial requirements/capabilities baselines to system end-of-life including performing change control and configuration audits.
- Tactical Air’s current operations includes production/modification/maintenance/sustainment and logistic support for our own fleet of high-performance aircraft and for our customers, with assignments and detachments across the U.S.
Sr. Aircraft Mechanical Design Engineer
Tactical Air Support
07.2022 - Current
- Currently working as an Aircraft Mechanical Engineering Designer Drafter with progressive responsibility in providing technical leadership. Possessing extensive experience in engineering drawing/CAD model creation and modification and use of configuration management tools for release and modification. I have extensive knowledge and skill in mechanical drawing design and arrangements layout.
- Tactical Air’s current operations includes production/modification/maintenance/sustainment and logistic support for our own fleet of high-performance aircraft and for our customers, with assignments and detachments across the U.S.
Associate Engineer III
Jacobs Applied Technology Inc
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Using CREO/Pro-E and other subsystems to implement design change and modifications to Aries SLS platforms. Experience in multiple CAD platforms performing mechanical and weldment design and component integration design to perform development, modifications and sustaining engineering to meet contractual requirements. Design and development of hardware and systems to meet program requirements. My oversight includes, but not limited to Mobile Launcher structure and the Crawler Transporter 1 & 2 platforms utilizing 3D CAD modeling/drafting software. Proficient using multiple CREO platforms including CREO Schematic and Windchill. Experience with ASME Y14.100, Y14.5, Y14.41 as well as applying KSC and MIL-STANDARD in an engineering environment.
- Subject Matter Expert on Mobile Launcher and Crawler Transporter modification at Kennedy Space Center.
Technical Support Engineer
Raytheon
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Experience in multiple CAD platforms performing mechanical and weldment design and component integration design to perform development, modifications and sustaining engineering to meet contractual requirements. Design and development of hardware and systems to meet program requirements.
Designer Drafter
Raytheon
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Raytheon Mechanical Subsystems Directorate Designer in the Mechanical Design Integrity Department Team with advanced experience of CREO Parametric (Pro/Engineer) solid modeling CAD tool and considerable knowledge of Windchill data management (PDM) tool. As a designer preparing 3D design concepts and 2D layout drawings for weapons systems and test equipment using CREO 3.0.
Internship
Vante
04.2016 - 05.2016
- Implementing, administering, and leveraging SolidWorks EPDM to assist Vante’s design team during the migration to the new M1 document management system. Responsible for verification of all data card information and generating final versions of drawings, verifying accuracy of Bill of Materials.
Resources Program Manager
United States Air Force
08.2010 - 09.2013
- Resources Manager: Leading a 6 person team in financial purchases for a 55 person organization. Responsible for two $750K + purchasing accounts, with oversight on a $1.5M equipment inventory.
Equipment and Training Program Manager
United States Air Force
09.2005 - 08.2010
- 2007-2010 Equipment Manager: SupervisIng an 8 person team responsible for a $6.5M equipment inventory. Daily responsibilities include tracking, routine maintenance, shipping and receiving, up-channel of reports.
Resource Program Manager
United States Air Force
05.2008 - 11.2009
- Subject matter expert and primary responsibility for equipment acquisitions for Iraq and Afghanistan theaters of operations. Ordering, tracking, and shipping of equipment to 15 separate locations with in both theaters.
Resources Program Manager
United States Air Force
09.2002 - 09.2005
- 2004-2005 Resources Manager: Supervising a 4 person team in financial purchases for a small military organization. Primary responsible for a $500K + purchasing account, with oversight of a six person team and a $1.2M equipment inventory.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Design/Drafting Mechanical Electro-Mechanical Concentration, Integrated Circuit Layout Design Concentration
Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona05.2016
Skills
- 3D/2D CAD Design
- CREO 90
- SolidWorks 2023
- AutoCAD 2023M
- Configuration Management
- Documentation
- Parametric Cabling
- Harnessing
- Surfacing
- ASME Y145M
- MIL-STDs
- GD&T
- Windchill
- SolidWorks PDM Systems
- Mechanical Design
- Electro-Mechanical Design
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Active Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
Configuration Manager
Tactical Air Support
08.2024 - Current
Sr. Aircraft Mechanical Design Engineer
Tactical Air Support
07.2022 - Current
Associate Engineer III
Jacobs Applied Technology Inc
04.2019 - 06.2022
Technical Support Engineer
Raytheon
06.2018 - 04.2019
Designer Drafter
Raytheon
01.2017 - 06.2018
Internship
Vante
04.2016 - 05.2016
Resources Program Manager
United States Air Force
08.2010 - 09.2013
Resource Program Manager
United States Air Force
05.2008 - 11.2009
Equipment and Training Program Manager
United States Air Force
09.2005 - 08.2010
Resources Program Manager
United States Air Force
09.2002 - 09.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Design/Drafting Mechanical Electro-Mechanical Concentration, Integrated Circuit Layout Design Concentration
Pima Community College