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Matt Whitt

Summary

Engineering professional known for high standards and result-driven approach. Extensive experience in leading engineering initiatives and implementing innovative solutions. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to evolving project needs. Skilled in technical analysis and strategic planning.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Engineer, Quality

General Dynamics
03.2024 - Current
  • Technical reviews of contracts, SOWs, supplier documents, internal documents, drawings, assembly instructions, and project plans
  • Participate in project reviews and meetings including technical design reviews, technical peer reviews, material review boards, change control boards, failure review boards
  • Identify and lead continuous improvement activities within the project including solving unusually complex problems
  • Guide the successful completion of major programs and projects
  • Technical consultant to management and customers on projects
  • Interface with all levels of management, various engineering disciplines, manufacturing, program management, suppliers, subcontractors, customers (including DCMA) and other quality personnel
  • Project leadership role

Quality Engineering Manager

General Dynamics
10.2016 - 03.2024
  • Manage the Quality Assurance Engineering department, overseeing a team of twelve quality engineers, involving limited budget and resources
  • Oversee root cause investigations on composite structures
  • Initiate corrective action plans and measures of effectivity
  • Site leader and Advocate for Continuous Improvement, driving efficiency and quality enhancements
  • Ensure compliance to AS9100 and Nadcap standards
  • Responsible for proposal and bid estimating for complex projects
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve systemic quality issues
  • Solve systemic and quality issues directly with customers, management, and all departments

Principal Quality Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems
01.2011 - 10.2016
  • Develop Quality Assurance and Inspection Plans for advanced composite details and assemblies
  • Oversight and development of First Article Inspections AS9102
  • Assure compliance to all customer and regulatory requirements
  • Physical and functional configuration audits
  • Analyze metrics, keying on identifying risk situations to prevent the defect conditions
  • Lead root cause and corrective action teams to prevent defects
  • Training and functional supervision of quality inspectors and technicians
  • Served as Subject Matter Expert in CMM and Laser Tracker technology
  • Maintained expertise in ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards

Quality Engineering Technician

General Dynamics Mission Systems
01.2010 - 12.2011
  • Conducted three-dimensional inspections on various aircraft components with compound contours
  • Programmed and conducted inspections using CMM and Laser Tracker technology
  • Performed inspection and calibration of tooling using traditional measuring techniques

Systems Engineer

Hapco, Inc
01.2001 - 12.2009
  • Served as the Product and Stress Engineer and Project Leader for the Steel Pole product line
  • Specialized in automation, developing computer programs to automate design, drafting, quality control, quoting, and CNC manufacturing processes for lighting poles and flagpoles, all from simple input parameters
  • Conducted in-depth calculations of stresses and sophisticated deflection analysis of products based on federal and local specifications, ensuring compliance and structural integrity
  • Led product design efforts for aluminum shafts, castings, and welded structures, optimizing performance and manufacturability
  • Supervised drafting and clerical employees, ensuring accurate and timely documentation
  • Excelled in CNC programming, including the development of advanced technical programming to automatically generate CNC code, streamlining the manufacturing process
  • Established strong working relationships with customers, including state and local governments, to understand their requirements and deliver tailored solutions

CAD Designer

General Dynamics Mission Systems
01.1998 - 12.2001
  • Product design for composite aircraft structures using Catia, ensuring precision and compliance with industry standards
  • Specialized in tooling design, creating jigs, templates, and fixtures used for production, streamlining manufacturing processes and improving efficiency
  • Conducted computational analysis of inspection data to verify the quality and adherence to specifications, contributing to product quality control and assurance

Mechanical Design Engineer

Valcom, Inc
01.1993 - 12.1998
  • Designed new products, including sheet metal and injection-molded components, utilizing Solidworks to create precise and innovative designs
  • Led prototype development, dedicating extensive effort to establish new procedures that accelerated product development and enhanced efficiency
  • Conducted comprehensive cost estimating and project justification, ensuring that all projects met budgetary requirements and provided a clear return on investment
  • Played a pivotal role in the design of production tooling and the development of manufacturing procedures, optimizing production processes for increased productivity and cost-effectiveness
  • Engineered a loudspeaker with an integrated low-voltage amplifier, managing both mechanical and electrical aspects of the design, and conducted thorough performance testing to guarantee functionality and quality
  • Excelled in CNC programming for punch press and sheet metal bending, streamlining the manufacturing process and achieving precision in production
  • Developed comprehensive quality testing procedures and policies for electromechanical products, setting high standards for product excellence and reliability
  • Assumed responsibility for reviewing and testing products for UL conformity, ensuring that all products met safety and quality standards

Tool Engineering Technician

Brunswick Corporation
01.1989 - 12.1993
  • Worked as an Engineering Technician in Tool Engineering, specializing in the inspection of composite molds and tools used in the manufacturing of aircraft structures
  • Introduced PC-based computer records keeping for tooling, enhancing data management and organization
  • Conducted Brown & Sharpe CMM inspections of compound contours and tight tolerances, ensuring precision and quality control
  • Served as a liaison between Tool Engineering, the machine shop, and the pattern shop, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration among departments
  • Contributed to tool and fixture design and drafting to optimize production processes
  • Conducted engineering calculations for mold design based on experimental analysis, ensuring that designs met performance and quality standards
  • Held other positions at Brunswick, including NC Machinist and Fabricator, demonstrating versatility and a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes

Education

BS - Physics, Applied Mathematics Dual Major

Emory And Henry University, Emory, VA

AS - Engineering

Virginia Highlands Community College, Abingdon, VA

MBA - Six Sigma

Liberty University
03.2025

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Process Optimization
  • Quartz and Carbon Fiber Composites
  • Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Quality Assurance
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Bid and Proposal Estimation
  • Active DoD Security Clearance
  • Engineering design
  • Resource development
  • Critical thinking
  • Data analysis
  • Manufacturing processes

Recognition

President's Award, General Dynamics, Recognized by Phebe Novakovic for industry-leading engineering concepts, management and execution in composite manufacturing on the G600 program.

Timeline

Chief Engineer, Quality - General Dynamics
03.2024 - Current
Quality Engineering Manager - General Dynamics
10.2016 - 03.2024
Principal Quality Engineer - General Dynamics Mission Systems
01.2011 - 10.2016
Quality Engineering Technician - General Dynamics Mission Systems
01.2010 - 12.2011
Systems Engineer - Hapco, Inc
01.2001 - 12.2009
CAD Designer - General Dynamics Mission Systems
01.1998 - 12.2001
Mechanical Design Engineer - Valcom, Inc
01.1993 - 12.1998
Tool Engineering Technician - Brunswick Corporation
01.1989 - 12.1993
Virginia Highlands Community College - AS, Engineering
Liberty University - MBA, Six Sigma
Emory And Henry University - BS, Physics, Applied Mathematics Dual Major

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