Matthew LeCount
Ligonier,IN
Summary
Industrial engineering student with hands-on experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. Successfully led a brake-kitting kaizen project at Dexter Axle, resulting in over $200,000 in annual cost savings and a 75% reduction in material costs through effective collaboration. Skilled in root-cause analysis and process optimization, focusing on enhancing quality and efficiency.
Overview
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Certification
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year of professional experience
Work History
Retail Service Specialist
O'Reily Auto Parts
Fort Wayne, Indiana
09.2025 - Current
- Researched vehicle applications and product specifications to recommend optimal parts solutions for customer needs.
- Supported daily store operations by providing technical guidance on automotive parts to customers and technicians.
- Trained and supported team members, improving communication and problem-solving skills to better serve customers.
- Streamlined workflow by training and supporting team members in a fast-paced environment, ensuring smooth operations.
Quality Engineering Intern
Dexter Axle
Albion, Indiana
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Led brake-kitting kaizen project, achieving over $200,000 in annual cost savings and 75% material-cost reduction.
- Collaborated with quality and manufacturing teams to analyze workflows, identifying root causes of inefficiencies.
- Implemented corrective actions through cross-functional collaboration, improving operational processes.
- Analyzed process data using Excel and Minitab, translating trends into actionable improvement recommendations.
- Conducted inspections to ensure product compliance with safety standards, supporting maintenance of quality assurance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Purdue University of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN05-2028
Skills
- Technical product knowledge
- AutoCAD expertise
- Lean Six Sigma
- Lean manufacturing
- Process optimization
- Continuous improvement
- Project management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Team collaboration
- Technical product knowledge
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Global Institute, July 2026
Timeline
Quality Engineering Intern
Dexter Axle
05.2026 - 08.2026
Retail Service Specialist
O'Reily Auto Parts
09.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Purdue University of Fort Wayne