Matthew Kirchner

Experience

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  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.

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  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
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  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.

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  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.

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  PrideOne

  Mar 2021 - Oct 2021

  Manufacturing Engineer III
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  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.