Matthew Orzechowski
1122 Sandhurst Ln, Carol Stream,IL
Summary
Results-oriented Product Development Engineer with a proven track record in developing innovative routing integration for the Class 6-8 Commercial Vehicle industry. Expertise in providing effective engineering support and solutions throughout the new product development cycle. Highly skilled in documentation, design release processes, and production support, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency. Aiming to leverage technical abilities and problem-solving skills to drive product excellence and innovation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Engineer Sr.
International Motors Inc. (formerly Navistar Inc.)
Lisle, IL
06.2020 - Current
- I am working on the conceptualization, design, and release of multiple assembly groups for air brakes, hydraulic brakes, and fuel/DEF system routing.
- Recently trained on Scrum and Agile methods under a new directive from the Traton group for the future OnePDP structure.
- I recently started as a part time Scrum Master under the Chassis Installation: eMobility VCT.
- Currently, I am leading a group to complete chassis routings for the new International HV refresh, containing a revolutionary S13/T14 powertrain.
- Designing multiple-formed tube routing parts for the air brake charging and hydraulic brake system (steel and copper tubing).
- Well-versed in Siemens NX, Teamcenter operation, and Configuration Data Management System (CDMS), an internal system to Navistar.
- Working with suppliers on a regular basis to provide drawings for costing, release, and contract.
- Regularly leads and delegates workload with 3 to 5 offshore support engineers at Tech Mahindra/Engineering Services (MES).
- Completing Charter Approval (CA) and Program Approval (PA) concept sheets with baseline model BOM costing for Virtual Engineering Sign-off (VESO) and Preliminary Engineering Sign-off (PESO) gates.
- Completing around 200-250 engineering PYXIS concerns/resolutions tied to 50+ engineering releases.
- Regularly working with the engineering program team, purchasing, and the Release Review Board to set Plant Break Authorization dates (PBA).
- Regularly traveling to multiple assembly plants and technical centers to provide build support for early development and full-scale production.
- Providing quick solutions to issues when parts are unavailable due to shortages, through engineering workarounds such as substitutions, deviations, or sales order revisions.
- Participating in design reviews, vehicle architecture reviews, root cause analysis meetings, and cross-functional DFMEA/DRBFM reviews.
- Assisting new hires with training and transitioning into the DRE role.
- Created Auros Assessment Controls (AC) with each engineering release to verify that all knowledge packets (KPACs) meet route and clip standards during design work.
- Working with the CAE team for FEA on new or revised designs.
- I participated in product benchmarking at the Vehicle Research Center at Lisle World Headquarters, and I attended a ride-and-drive event as a trained mentor at Navistar Proving Grounds in New Carlisle, IN.
- Participating in many internal training courses to broaden my scope of knowledge. Exceeds 190 hours of training for 2024, surpassing the company goal of 60 hours per engineer.
Education
B.S - Mechanical Engineering
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL05.2020
Skills
- Established project tracking spreadsheets for verifying completion of tasks
- Experienced with SolidWorks, PTC Creo/Pro-E, Inventor, AutoCAD, Siemens NX & TC
- Designed dynamometer brake mechanism for NIU SuperMileage team
- Mechanically inclined: performed numerous complex car repairs such as Ford transmission shift solenoid service, brake service, suspension component replacement, Honda J-series V6 timing belt and water pump service
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Root Cause Analysis
- Troubleshooting and Testing
- Cost Estimates
- Engineering Design
- Workflow Development
- Problem Resolution
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Supervision & Leadership
Accomplishments
- Nominated by Engineering Program Manager for one-on-one recognition lunch with upper management, within first 12 months of working on MV refresh / CE bus commonization model program.
- Participated in several program recognition lunches for contributing to an overall successful production launch of vehicles.
- Completed internal Licensed to Lead management course.
- Participated in Navistar Product Development (NPD) company wide employee experience survey seminar with upper management ("Winning Team" Seminar).
- Specifically requested by Program Managers and Program Chief Engineer to travel to assembly plants (domestic and international) for supporting multiple program build events.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Polish
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Product Development Engineer Sr.
International Motors Inc. (formerly Navistar Inc.)
06.2020 - Current
B.S - Mechanical Engineering
Northern Illinois University