Matthew Chavez

Experience

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  Banner Plumbing Supply

  Jan 2007 - May 2011

  Inside Sales

  • Sized water heaters for residential and commercial buildings according to ASME National Boiler Inspection Code. • Provided project quotations and product recommendations according to specifications.• Performed price analysis of initial job quotes, and then cost analyze negotiations for finalized buy pricing & provide Project Engineers with submittals/ Operation & Maintenance Manuals.• Provided technical support to production activities and on-site support for post-installation equipment startup and system field testing.• Provided technical guidance to personnel’s to ensure the use of the components according to the latest design and standard and also to the quality control checks.• Designed new plumbing and heating systems, consideration given to cost, material availability, maintenance procedures, human-machine interface, and environmental effects. • Performed project planning and product application for remodeling and expansion projects that reduced operating costs through specification of energy efficient and green products.• Excellent interpersonal communication skills through years of customer service.• Experienced in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of water heaters, booster and circulation pumps, potable and sanitary waste lines, and thermostatic mixing valves.• Field experience on proper product installation.• Supervised warehouse operations/ implemented changes to maximize employee productivity.• Developed excellent communication skills with suppliers, when required to assist purchasing. Show less

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  GKN plc

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2017

  Application Engineer for major agricultural implement OEM's in the South Eastern United States, Manitoba (Canada), and South America. Joining the John Deere Global Team as Application Engineer for John Deere Industrias, in Monterrey (Mexico). Application Engineer for our Specialty Vehicle Group.Responsibilities Consist of:- Providing advice to customers relative to the optimal selection and use of products in their application.- Specify, configure and design products to meet customer's implement and driveline requirements.- Review customer's technical specifications including formal RFQ's while working closely with Account Managers to prepare detailed proposals for competitive solutions.- Overseeing multiple projects across all phases of development.- Coordinating and working with an interdisciplinary team to achieve project milestones.- Assist Quality in handling warranty claims, customer complaints and PPAP requirements.- Collaborate with the sales team to achieve yearly budget goals and VA/VE goals.- Assist product development team and customer testing of new products for design validation.- Create technical or inspection reports interpreting data to support or dispute product technical performance or durability claims. Show less Application Responsibilities• Consult customers with application recommendations for driveline design with military vehicle projects and other off highway special vehicles.• Provide Agricultural Distributors with engineering support, product identification, product training, product specification and application.• Assist customer service representatives with technical support.• Consult small and independent Agricultural Manufactures with PTO Driveline and Overload Clutch design implementations.Design Responsibilities• Lead Product Design Engineer.• Product designer for PIT Project Solutions, VA/VE Solutions, and New Design Introduction.• Review and approve product designs by Product Engineers and Drafters.• Design and Draft new PTO Drivelines and Clutches per Engineering Change Notices.• Design and Draft new vehicle Driveline Systems per customer specifications and requirements.• Implement design changes using Creo and Medusa CAD software, Windchill for Data Management, Fourth Shift for Inventory Control, and Microsoft Access and Excel to keep track of design changes for new or existing designs.• Create standard work and drafting standards for engineering processes.• Create Manufacturing, Assembly, and Testing Specifications for existing products.• Assist Quality Department resolve issues with Defective Products, Manufacturing Issues, Customer Complaints, and Return Goods.• Assist Purchasing Department with product requirements from suppliers. Show less

  • Application Engineer

    Mar 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Product/Design Engineer

    Jun 2011 - Mar 2015
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  Amsted Automotive

  Sept 2017 - now

  Lead cross functional teams in achieving 100% on time program launches as the Global Program Manager. Provide technical support to BN's customers in the automotive and heavy duty truck market, e.g., performing post engine test analysis, warranty reviews, product developments and application reviews. Work with the Sales Team with product feasibility and cost reviews, technical discussions and customer communication. Support the Procurement Team with supplier management and program negotiations. Provide leadership and support to all other business operations with internal and customer projects.Specific Responsibilities Include:• Serve as technical lead and manage a diverse multi-disciplined group to solve complex issues, mitigate stress and respond well to emotionally heavy circumstance to guarantee production readiness.• Oversee all program launches from prototypes to production and through the life cycle of the product. • Regularly visit customers to discuss new program developments and technical design reviews.• Organize the tear down analysis of product, provide in-depth analysis and produce technical reports.• Benchmark product to establish design parameters and standards for application recommendations and solutions.• Support sales and executive staff with customer presentations and technical discussions.• Analyze incoming RFQ’s and perform manufacturing cost estimations, identifying product feasibility.• Facilitated and modernized product/program launch activities, including PFMEA, Control Plans and APQP. • Advocated development partners to increase product design understanding and propel potential future design improvements.• Support strategic initiatives to optimize efficiency and increase performance, while targeting to increase profitability. Show less

  • Commercial Manager – Global Business Development

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Senior Application Engineer/Program Manager

    Sept 2017 - Jan 2021