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Matthew S. Menke
Manager, Proposals And Pricing
Hinsdale,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable Mechanical engineer, Proposal manager, and technical leader with over 24 years of experience supporting innovative new and legacy products in the Aerospace and Defense industries.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager of Proposals and Pricing
Chemring Energetic Devices, Chemring Group PLC
Downers Grove, IL
02.2021 - Current
- Leads direct reports – sets priorities, leads pricing strategy and proposal reviews
- Evaluates all RFI/RFQ/RFP solicitations that come to the company (over 150 per year) and authors proposals/responses
- Updated the company proposal process and incorporates lessons learned
- Works across departments to meet tight deadlines and manages proposal timelines
- Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity.
- Enhanced profitability by securing significant proposal wins in Missiles, Space, and Military segments.
Program Manager, R&D - Technology
Chemring Energetic Devices
Downers Grove, IL
11.2018 - 02.2021
- New Product Development programs – drove execution, developed budgets for investment in innovative new products, used rigorous risk reduction processes and gated technical reviews to meet program goals
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Developed complex program schedules to monitor program execution
- Performed financial forecasting, EACs for Finance team
- Authored technical proposals for the missiles, aircraft, and space markets
- Led the proposal process for the company, working with Contracts, Pricing, Engineering, Strategy
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
Senior Project Engineer
Chemring Energetic Devices
Downers Grove, IL
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Utilized Program Management skills to track EV and EAC monthly for Space and Missile Programs
- Worked across many departments in feasibility studies and technical/business Risk assessments
- Led shock and vibration testing off-site for missile project, authored Qualification test reports
- Assessed scope and requirements to make accurate project design determinations for missiles and space projects.
- Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities and developing field conditions.
IPT Leader
Five Star Technical Services, Rolls-Royce
Indianapolis, IN
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Civil Aerospace-Structures and Transmissions
- Integrated Product Team Leader (IPTL) for Structures in NPI Trent family of turbofan engines (Trent 1000, Trent 7000)
- Collaborated with Design, Stress analysis, Modeling, Supply chain to meet Engine and Aircraft Certification requirements as well as product deliveries by preparing complex program schedules
- Worked with U.K. colleagues on Development engine risk mitigation for engine testing
- Served as Cost Account Manager (CAM) for Trent hardware using EVM principles
- Maintained complex program schedules for development programs
Program Leader, Military Engines
GE Aviation
Cincinnati, OH
09.2011 - 08.2015
- Technical team leader for Large Military Performance and Operability disciplines-turbofan engines (encompassed ten engine models for different aircraft applications)
- Set priorities for the team-led multiple technical reviews on a weekly basis
- Operability and Performance expertise for aircraft field investigations
- Participated in root cause investigations and Crisis Teams
- Conducted NPSS thermodynamic cycle modeling
- Received consistently high individual Performance ratings (available on request)
- Collaborated with internal customers and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality performance for military engines.
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
Lead Engineer
GE Aviation
Cincinnati, OH
03.2006 - 09.2011
- Engine Operability expertise-Authored a new Design Practice for Turbofan Engine Air-starting Optimization - used as a design guide for engine products
- Operability focal point and leader for legacy Military engines and engine component improvements-led Operability Qualification for Service Life Extension Programs (SLEP) for F101, F110, and F118 engines
- Wrote test plans and successfully conducted multiple Military turbofan engine tests.
- Conducted test planning and data analysis for the F136 engine and Lift Fan for the F-35 with Rolls-Royce (Bristol, UK) and Pratt & Whitney
Engineer
GE Aviation
Cincinnati, OH
10.2001 - 03.2006
- Engine Operability discipline focus for NPI Commercial engines, including GE90-115B, CF34-10E, GP7200
- Successfully conducted Commercial turbofan engine ground and flight testing, both on-site and off-site. Authored Certification reports.
- Conducted Fortran engine cycle modeling for development programs.
Systems Engineer
Belcan-GE Aviation
Cincinnati, Ohio
02.2001 - 10.2001
Senior Engineer
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Groton, CT
06.1997 - 01.2001
- Supported acquisition and R&D programs for submarines and surface ships, including Los Angeles, Seawolf, and Virginia Class submarines/DDG-51/DD-21.
- Successfully developed new predictive methods for propulsion acoustics and evaluated ship and component acoustic signatures/successfully conducted ship turbomachinery acoustic testing and analysis.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 09.1994 - 03.1997
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN 08.1990 - 05.1994
Skills
Product development
Program Management and Budgeting
Staff Management
Excellent Communication
Critical Thinking
Multitasking Abilities
Flexible and Adaptable
Proposal and Pricing Preparation
Affiliations
National Armaments Consortium (NAC)
Aviation & Missile Technology Consortium (AMTC)
Software
NPSS
SAP
Timeline
Manager of Proposals and Pricing
Chemring Energetic Devices, Chemring Group PLC
02.2021 - Current
Program Manager, R&D - Technology
Chemring Energetic Devices
11.2018 - 02.2021
Senior Project Engineer
Chemring Energetic Devices
12.2017 - 11.2018
IPT Leader
Five Star Technical Services, Rolls-Royce
01.2016 - 11.2017
Program Leader, Military Engines
GE Aviation
09.2011 - 08.2015
Lead Engineer
GE Aviation
03.2006 - 09.2011
Engineer
GE Aviation
10.2001 - 03.2006
Systems Engineer
Belcan-GE Aviation
02.2001 - 10.2001
Senior Engineer
General Dynamics Electric Boat
06.1997 - 01.2001
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Cincinnati
09.1994 - 03.1997
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Evansville
08.1990 - 05.1994