Matthew Kirchner

Matthew Kirchner

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manufacturing Engineer

  • Education

    • Georgia Institute of Technology

      1994 - 2000
      Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Georgia Tech Ice Hockey Club

  • Experience

    • TIGHitco

      May 2000 - May 2005
      Project Engineer

      Evaluated and quoted new business opportunities for clients in Civil, Commercial and Military aerospace as well as Power Generation and Heavy Industrial Automotive. Created product and tooling models, test parameters and drawings to meet customer requirements.

    • Scott Safety

      May 2005 - Sept 2015

      Led team of 12 engineers in all phases of project management and day to day manufacturing operations. Oversaw capital expense projects to purchase and maintain equipment to support strategic growth, productivity and safety related projects. Reviewed and refined business opportunities through interactions with product managers, company representatives, and customers. Department representative on New Product Introduction (NPI) cross-functional project teams to support successful launch of products from prototype phase to full production. Responsible for final approval of assembly process based on yield, training matrixes and other process metrics.

      • Sr. Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer

        Oct 2013 - Sept 2015
      • Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

        May 2005 - Oct 2013
    • Atlas Copco USA

      Apr 2016 - Nov 2018
      Regional Sales Manager - MVI

      Applying Lean manufacturing background with engineering degree and world class fastening and production control product line to develop cost justification for process improvement projects utilizing Atlas Copco technology at automotive assembly plants and tier suppliers.

    • JELD-WEN, Inc.

      Jan 2019 - Jul 2021
      Manufacturing Engineering Manager

      Work closely with purchasing, engineering design, and operations to improve manufacturability and process standardization across all US Window manufacturing sites. Establish new relationships in the US to support profitability management, customer strategy and manufacturing excellence.

    • PrideOne

      Mar 2021 - Oct 2021
      Manufacturing Engineer III
    • Scott Safety

      Oct 2021 - now
      Value Stream Engineer

      Responsible for improving plant efficiency and strengthening supplier relationships. Lead projects that stabilize our supply base, improve material flow and inventory accuracy.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • DMAIC Green Belt

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Den Leader

      Issued by Boy Scouts of America
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    • Assistant Coach

      Issued by USA Hockey on Aug 2015
      USA HockeyAssociated with Matthew Kirchner