Matt Tuttle
Leavenworth,USA
Summary
Leader and senior technician with 20+ years of experience in aerospace and motorsports composites manufacturing and inspection. Expertise in hands-on manufacturing, conducting tests, analyzing data, and documenting results. Proven track record of enhancing efficiency and accuracy in testing procedures. Strong technical skills and problem-solving abilities complemented by a current commitment to safety as a structural firefighter and EMT with Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Test Technician II
Emerson
Wenatchee, Washington
03.2024 - Current
- Calibrated and tested electronic components with specialized testing equipment.
- Documented test results, maintaining accurate records for quality assurance.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Operated automated testing systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy of tests.
CMM Operator and Quality Inspector
LaRue Tactical
Leander, TX
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Trained new operators on equipment usage and processes for CMM, Keyence, and inspection procedures.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to establish inspection criteria.
- Collaborated with manufacturing departments to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing processes to identify improvement opportunities.
Senior Aerospace Composite Technician; Shift Supervisor
Firefly Aerospace
Briggs, TX
06.2017 - 11.2021
- Established composites department and contributed to facility planning and construction.
- Supervised 2nd shift operations for over two years during team expansion.
- Executed material kit cutting, managing all frozen prepreg carbon and adhesives.
- Led safety initiatives and served as emergency response contact for department.
- Assisted in developing Firefly's quality control and assurance QMS program.
- Functioned as peer inspector, ensuring compliance within composites team.
- Maintained accurate daily operations records, including shift logs and inventory levels.
- Managed and led a team of up to 20 employees in high-pressure environments.
Composites Tech III; Quality Peer Inspector
General Atomics Air Systems
Sabre Springs, CA
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Conducted load and stress tests on MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper components to ensure durability.
- Earned certification as quality peer inspector, enhancing departmental compliance standards.
- Led safety coordination efforts as sole team liaison for risk management practices.
- Specialized as level III bladder lamination composite technician in cleanroom environments.
- Engaged in training activities to support interdepartmental quality control objectives.
- Transitioned to Point of Contact role for Improved Grey Eagle wing spar, a complex and highly intricate component.
Lead Composites Curing Technician Maintenance Operator and Master Scheduler
AC&A Manufacturing
Lake Forest, CA
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Served as lead operator for autoclave and industrial oven, ensuring optimal performance.
- Conducted quality inspections as a peer to uphold product standards.
- Managed master curing schedule to enhance production efficiency.
- Worked over 70 hours weekly as R&D composites lamination technician.
- Oversaw advanced technician-level project management tasks for multiple projects.
- Maintained comprehensive records of repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance activities.
Composite Shop Supervisor and Composite Tech III
Swift Engineering
San Clemente, CA
10.2005 - 01.2015
- Managed multiple projects for Bell Helicopter, General Atomics, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Sikorsky, SpaceX, and Tesla.
- Obtained Six Sigma Yellow, Green, and Black belts; implemented Lean Manufacturing projects to streamline processes.
- Oversaw lamination, curing, and cutting subdepartments while managing composite shop as interim floor supervisor.
- Led composites manufacturing team through builds, achieving all deadlines with minimal scrap rates and zero injuries.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.
Lead Quality Assurance Inspector
C&E Vision
San Clemente, CA
01.2002 - 11.2005
- Calibrated and passed equipment for manufacturing rigid gas permeable contact lenses to distributor in Japan.
- Identified defects and documented findings for corrective actions.
- Identified process improvement opportunities through continuous operational monitoring.
Intelligence Analyst; SIPRnet Webmaster
United States Navy
Yokosuka
12.1997 - 11.2001
- Executed collection, processing, analysis, and organization of real-time sensitive intelligence regarding ordinance inventory and target acquisition for 2 aircraft carriers, USS Independence (CV-62) and USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63).
- Prepared detailed reports on intelligence assessments for decision-makers.
- Utilized advanced analytical tools to evaluate complex data sets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Otis College of Art And Design
Los Angeles, CA06-1998
Skills
- Quality control and assurance
- Aerospace manufacturing expertise
- Project management
- GD&T proficiency
- Blueprint interpretation
- Deadline-oriented
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Hazardous materials management
- Emergency response planning
Certification
Lean Six Sigma; Black Belt
Timeline
Test Technician II
Emerson
03.2024 - Current
CMM Operator and Quality Inspector
LaRue Tactical
02.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Aerospace Composite Technician; Shift Supervisor
Firefly Aerospace
06.2017 - 11.2021
Composites Tech III; Quality Peer Inspector
General Atomics Air Systems
02.2016 - 06.2017
Lead Composites Curing Technician Maintenance Operator and Master Scheduler
AC&A Manufacturing
02.2015 - 02.2016
Composite Shop Supervisor and Composite Tech III
Swift Engineering
10.2005 - 01.2015
Lead Quality Assurance Inspector
C&E Vision
01.2002 - 11.2005
Intelligence Analyst; SIPRnet Webmaster
United States Navy
12.1997 - 11.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Otis College of Art And Design