Matt Sheppard, PE

Experience

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  Texas Instruments

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1997

  I developed a line of sight Lean Manufacturing system that reduced work in process from $2.5M to $200K, reduced cycle time by 35% and reduced variability by 50%.♦ Delivered Lean Manufacturing training and lead implementation teams. Deployed quality requirements to support new processes.♦ Managed the customer return system. Lead the Optics Six Sigma effort for the Optics Department.♦ Managed Cost Reduction and SPC implementation teams for high definition TV engine. I prepared department of 142 personnel for the ISO 9001 registration audit. Coordinated monthly audits ISO 9001 and coordinated responses to findings.♦ Certified as a Motorola Six Sigma Black Belt - January 1995.♦ Managed Producibility and Metrology for Optics Manufacturing. Developed Supplier Certification Program. Created Optics Six Sigma ‘green and yellow belt’ certification. I managed program quality requirements and communicated inspection plans for purchased materials, hold tags, statistical analysis, producibility, and analytical problem solving, financial accountability.♦ Managed section 5 of the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award application for the Optics Department. I was a Quality Engineer responsible for ensuring that designs were easily producible with 95% yield before the designs were signed-off.♦ Developed statistical scorecards used for producibility review on developmental designs.♦ Created inspection and test procedures for new designs. Lead teams in the use of Taguchi experiments for process improvements.♦ Implemented the use of statistical CPk indexes for monitoring product quality. I was responsible to transfer technology and equipment from Colorado Springs to Dallas optics manufacturing facility.♦ Coordinated timing of equipment groups for seamless integration. ♦ Designed production tooling and equipment modifications as required. ♦ Supervised a multi-million dollar Precision Optics fabrication shop with 14 employees. I was the manufacturing support engineer for a precision optics facility.♦ Designed equipment and tooling, process development, documentation of operating procedures.

  • Continuous Flow Manufacturing Coordinator, Sr QE

    Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  • ISO 9001 Coordinator, Sr QE

    Jan 1994 - Dec 1995

  • Program Quality Assurance Engineer, Cryogenics

    Jan 1991 - Dec 1993

  • Producibility and Metrology, Sr QE

    Mar 1990 - Jan 1991

  • Equipment Engineer

    Jul 1988 - Mar 1990

  • Production Supervisor

    Aug 1986 - Jun 1988

  • Mechanical Design Engineer, Optics

    Jan 1984 - Aug 1986
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  Raytheon

  Jan 1997 - Mar 2008

  I oversaw one of the Space and Airborne Systems Supplier Strategy teams and managed $205M in spending for optics, lasers, detection systems, cryogenics, and displays. I also led a specialized team of engineers, supply chain professionals, and quality analysts dedicated to strategic sourcing development. In addition, I performed external vendor assessments and developed strong business partnerships while managing intellectual property and non-disclosure agreements.Key Contributions:♦ Increased capacity and enhanced quality while reducing costs and cycle time by ensuring well-stocked inventory and performing preventive maintenance to eliminate manufacturing delays.♦ Reduced the vendor base by 80% while enhancing design and manufacturing capacity by carefully comparing the quality, cost, competence of engineering staff, and delivery record of all vendors. Show less I managed 40 employees in a “Lean” infrared camera and electronics assembly operation delivering $17M a month of night vision imaging devices to the armed forces.♦ Raytheon Corporate CEO Award recognition “Six Sigma Best in Class: Performance”, October 2005 for flawless execution for doubled customer demand in support of “Operation Enduring Freedom” and “Operation Iraqi Freedom” with a 98% field stick rate.♦ Awarded the Raytheon Corporate “Excellence in Operations Award”, April 2005 by doubling factory capacity for a $200M product line in less than 6 months, and $600K under budget without impact to ongoing operations. Show less I led a Lean Six Sigma Project to double the factory capacity for an electronics operation within a 6-month window without impact to current deliveries, or increasing the factory footprint. ♦ I led multiple Lean Six Sigma Teams involving approximately 200. Validated project savings in excess of $36 million. Project work in 2002 earned a Chairman’s award for a project that saved $17M. ♦ I applied Statistics, Lean Manufacturing, and Process Reengineering methodologies to reduce working capital, cycle times, operating cost and defects in execution of a $500 million multi-year contract. ♦ Personally Qualified 134 employees to bring my department to a 100% Six Sigma Qualified status. Show less

  • Manager - Integrated Optics Supplier Strategy

    May 2006 - Mar 2008

  • Operations Supervisor, Soldier Weapons and Sensor Systems

    Sept 2004 - May 2006

  • Lead – Lean Six Sigma Expert, Soldier Weapons and Sensor Systems

    Jun 1999 - Sept 2004

  • Supervisor, Equipment Support

    Jan 1997 - Jun 1999
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  MB Sheppard Consulting, LLC

  Aug 2008 - Nov 2008

  Factory Analyst and Supply Chain Consultant

  I supervised 80 employees producing precision photonic sensor systems for military, medical, and commercial purposes. In addition, I established metrics and implemented pull systems, visual control systems, and continuous monitoring systems. I also applied market segmentation techniques to promote business growth.Key Contribution:♦ Increased production by 250% through applying motivational team-building techniques, optimizing organizational development, and utilizing value stream analyses.♦ Established a small business as one of the fastest growing companies in the region by developing a strategic business roadmap based on competitive market analyses. Show less

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  Sierra Lobo Inc

  Nov 2009 - Mar 2011

  I managed the Jacobs MSFOC/NASA contract supporting the ingress of commercial tenants at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. While overseeing the budget, I documented current/future assets and identified value streams and activity gaps. I also dispositioned existing assets and streamlined procedures to promote long-term growth. In addition, I implemented electronic metrics displays for visual communication systems and served as the designated NASA liaison to prospective tenants.Key Contributions: ♦ Transformed a 1.4MSF machine center into a multi-tenant facility supporting green technologies.♦ Enhanced client satisfaction during facility preparations by applying Lean, Kaizen Blitz, and 5S methods.♦ Ensured timely project completion by facilitating cross functional communications for multiple companies. Show less I oversaw the hardware design, development, qualification, procurement, testing, and production for the ARES I rocket Upper Stage Main Propulsion Systems. I also collaborated with the NASA design team and 3rd-party contractors to define all tasks. My responsibilities included managing the budget and equipment procurement from Boeing, Vacco, Jacobs, Teledyne Engineering, and SAIC. In addition, I coordinated specification flow down and verification processes with systems engineering. I performed earned value analyses of engineering tasks and provided weekly updates to the executive team.Key Contributions:♦ Increased system reliability, manufacturability, and performance while minimizing costs and scheduling.♦ Developed a correlation matrix showcasing the links between performance specifications and system/component design specifications. Show less

  • Project Manager & Lead Engineer

    Sept 2010 - Mar 2011

  • Deputy Manager & Project Engineer

    Nov 2009 - Sept 2010
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  MB Sheppard Consulting, LLC

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Factory Analyst

  Collaborated with executive teams to execute Lean projects for business expansion. Performed statistical analyses, evaluated process capabilities, and determined engineering specifications.Key Contributions:♦ Enhanced customer reviews by applying throughput analyses and product quality verification.♦ Enhanced processes via discretizing, clarifying, and simplifying employee roles.

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  Jacobs Engineering (Shell Oil)

  May 2012 - Aug 2017

  Project Lead

  I managed Lean design standardization and process mapping for a Shell Oil Deepwater Platform Design and Delivery business unit. In addition, I performed procurement analysis and continual process optimization.Key Contributions: ♦ Saved an estimated $30M by optimizing, simplifying, and standardizing design processes♦ Expedited collaborations and identified growth opportunities by creating 250 aligned value stream maps.♦ Streamlined communications via building and maintaining 12 SharePoint sites for engineering purposes. Show less

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  MB Sheppard Consulting

  Aug 2017 - now

  Construction

  Taking time off to support the family business, take care of my parents and assist veterans who have done so much for our country.

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  Bastion Technologies, Inc.

  Jun 2019 - now

  Senior Quality Engineering

  Represent Quality Engineering for NASA on the Space Launch System (SLS) for the upcoming Artemis mission to the moon, then to Mars.Key Contributions:• Responsible for material review board (MRB) dispositions as NASA’s quality representative• Responsible for approval of production, rework and repair work instructions as NASA’s quality representative• Designed and manage Quality Engineering SharePoint collaboration site• Responsible for SharePoint Development and administration