Missouri University of Science and Technology

Operations Manager at Optopax

Dassault Systèmes

Senior Engagement Technical Leader

Mission Statement:  I take photos to share the world with people.  To share the immensity, wonder and inspire people to venture out on their own so they too will work to share the world with others and work to save this tiny blue spot in space.

Vision: Sharing the world with others. | Inspiring a sense of adventure. | Making a difference for the planet.

Matt Chesebrough Photography

Founder

Lead for organizing and executing prototype development, manufacture, and test for multiple optics products (RGB/InfraRed cameras); Responsible for end-to-end ownership from contract award, designing optomechanical systems, manufacturing prototypes & managing global supply chains.

 » RGB/IR camera test fixture creation and development
Enabled calibration/setup and buy off for MTF testers. Focused on result repeatability and correlation between testers (Gage R&R). Developed and launched standardized test station assembly and operation SOPs. Hands-on experience with assembling and testing RGB/IR Cameras and post-processing data.

 » Lead liaison for Optopax international team
Managing mechanical engineering team’s focus areas, setting priorities to develop clean sheet prototype designs, DFM studies, and mass production ready designs for RGB camera/lens products
Close coordination with in-region procurement and quality personnel, with a focus on developing strong supplier relationships, setting up structure for quality audits, robust DOE studies for the best solution - in the name of product compliance and reliability

 » Operations program management / process development
Build management of procurement, quality, production schedule, production timelines for multiple products. Developed production processes for camera builds (WIP management, process/test flow, quality controls, functional specs). Material CTB management - created standard processes for inventory management, IQC/OQC procedures, shipping/receiving, and supplier production agreements.

Optopax

Head of Operations

|Responsibilities|
Structural Engineer - Designed, substantiated, and directed repairs for defective components in manufacturing plants in the US and Mexico.  Ensured that all repairs conformed to FAA Type Certification. Worked with supply chain partners to meet schedule, cost, and quality needs. Acted as liaison between manufacturing and engineering organizations. Performed engineering analysis to support drawing and document releases across all Cessna models.
»	Design, substantiate and direct repairs for issues in manufacturing and fabrication
»	Ensure that all repairs conform to FAA Type Certification design, specifically in terms of Stress & Fatigue
»	Meet the requirements of production, in terms of line move rates and schedule
»	Support various sites across the United States and Mexico
»     Act as liaison between manufacturing and engineering organizations
»     Perform engineering analysis to support drawing and document releases across all Cessna models

|Accomplishment|
»     Employed FEA and classical stress/fatigue principles to develop acceptance criteria and repair methodology for a batch of monolithic wing spars machined in error, saving $200,000 in inventory.

Textron Aviation

Engineer Specialist - Engineering Production Support

|Responsibilities|
   »     Initiated and managed the creation of a training program to more effectively coach domestic & international employees about Engineering principles, Product Design (including DFM/GD&T), and Manufacturing. The program reduced the time required to transition new hires from theoretical knowledge to practical applications of mechanical and aerospace engineering disciplines.

|Program details|
   »     Program based on systematic problem-solving methodology.
   »     Program spans engineering, manufacturing, and product design. 
          » Engineering - From free body diagrams through stress, fatigue and damage tolerance. 
          » Manufacturing - From raw material processing through the complete assembly of an aircraft.
          » Product design - Product development cycle from clean-sheet design through aircraft certification. 

|Results|
   »     Led a ten-person, international team.
   »     Content created and delivered to personnel in the USA and Mexico.
   »     Expanded the program throughout the Textron Aviation organization.

Engineer Training Program Manager

|Responsibilities|
»     Trained in classical durability and damage tolerance (DADT) methods
»     Performed DADT analysis to substantiate structural repairs for aircraft in production
»     Ensure that all repairs conform to FAA Type Certification design, specifically in terms of fatigue and damage tolerance
»     Perform engineering analysis to support drawing and document releases across all Cessna models

|Accomplishment|
»     Designed and led testing procedure to validate structural repair for full-scale horizontal stabilizer.

Cessna Aircraft Company

Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer - Senior

|Responsibilities|
Primary engineering representative in China for the development and start of the full-scale production of Cessna Skycatcher. Responsible for ensuring the structural and system integrity for the entire aircraft. Developed specifications, assembly methodology, and processes. Guided design, manufacturing process improvements, repair material identification, and sourcing.

Program Management -
     »     Managed tool designs from concept to completion.
     »     Managed two employees.

Supply Chain - 
     »    Reviewed supplier cost evaluations and provided input during contract negotiations.            
     »    Identified and sourced repair material (fasteners and fastening systems).

Manufacturing Engineering - 
    »     Performed tool design and workflow planning optimization for paint fixtures and assembly jigs.
    »     Led planning and design reviews for multiple tool types.
          
Quality - 
    »     Conducted supplier quality audits.
    »     Acted as engineering liaison for specification clarification.
    »     Trained personnel - inspection techniques, tools, processes, and how to interpret specifications. 
    »     Developed a non-conformance reporting system for the supplier.

Mandarin Chinese Language Training - Self-taught
    »     Conducted daily work in Mandarin.

|Accomplishments|
   »    Started production facility with zero tools, facilitated development and completion of more than 100 aircraft by the time I ended my assignment.
   »     Led workflow development efforts that reduced wing assembly time by 33% while also reducing the number of repetitive errors.

Senior Engineer - Factory Operations - China

|Responsibilities|
Provide engineering, structural repairs for defects created during the manufacturing of aircraft.  Familiar with manufacturing, structural analysis, systems engineering and drafting.

|Accomplishment|
»     Received Six Sigma Green Belt certification for improving the efficiency of building the forward cabin of the Cessna Model 208, Caravan.
»     Leveraged knowledge of sheet metal forming, mechanical fastening, adhesives, finishes, manufacturing, DFM, structural analysis, systems engineering, Catia V5, and Enovia.

Engineer - MRB

|Roles|
GM College Graduate in Training CGIT 
>>Developed unique solution to third row fold flat seat in Buick Rendezvous
>>Responsible for designing test fixtures and procedures for evaluating powertrain noise and vibration for GMT platform.  Work included on road and dynamometer testing.
»    Supervised two dynamometer technicians.

Design Engineer – GMT900
»    Responsible for designing clay model armatures used to create show vehicles
»    Designed and oversaw production of armatures to make sure they were delivered on time and met the needs of the artists
»    Liaison between wind tunnel aerodynamicists and vehicle design team for aerodynamic optimization of vehicle exterior

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMT900

Matthew Chesebrough