Matthew Nicol
Miamisburg,OH
Summary
Adaptable Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineer with 12 years of manufacturing experience dedicated to organizational streamlining. Successful at complex problem solving and process development. Adept at technical writing and working in a team of engineers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
A&B Foundry and Machining
Tipp City, OH
05.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded design and coordination of new defense-related positions, ensuring thorough preparation and submission of source approval requests (SARs) through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
- Analyzed structural integrity and design optimization of both large and small mechanical assemblies through finite element analysis (FEA) under relevant load scenarios.
- Facilitated quality control activities by generating AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) reports and documentation.
- Coordinate inspection activities with Quality Technicians and other cross-functional teams to verify dimensional accuracy, material properties, and overall conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Evaluated technical data packages, drawings, and specifications to inform reverse engineering efforts and drive new design development.
Associate Manufacturing Engineer
Excelitas Technologies Corp.
Miamisburg, OH
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Contributed as a lead engineer to product design and prototype development on multiple for DOD and DOE programs.
- Developed manufacturing procedures and processes using MS Office and MS Excel.
- Coordinated with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing personnel to resolve technical and quality issues of customer product.
- Addressed and resolved technical concerns to comply with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
Test Technician
L3Harris
Mason, OH
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Evaluated performance of camera systems using environmental chambers, multimeter, sensors, and other tools.
- Documented test procedures and steps carefully to allow for testing duplication and review by manufacturing engineering.
- Inspected, tested, and measured materials for conformance to MIL-STD and J-STD compliance.
Assembler/CNC Programmer
DRT, MFG
Dayton, OH
01.2014 - 04.2019
- Performed calculations, determined materials sizes based on blueprints and translated them into a computer automated manufacturing (CAM) program.
- Tested, inspected, and adjusted products in order to meet blueprint specifications using test equipment.
- Programmed and set up lathes to run mass production tool and die parts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Wright State University
Dayton, OHSkills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- MS Office and Excel
- Solidworks CAD
- Autodesk CAD
- Partmaker CAM
- GD&T
- Process Development
- Procedure Documentation
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
A&B Foundry and Machining
05.2023 - Current
Associate Manufacturing Engineer
Excelitas Technologies Corp.
09.2020 - 04.2023
Test Technician
L3Harris
04.2019 - 08.2020
Assembler/CNC Programmer
DRT, MFG
01.2014 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Wright State University