Matthew Freiman Email & Phone Number

Rochester, New Hampshire

• Job Overview: Managed teams executing the industrialization of Spacers and Fan Cases for the 1A/1C (Airbus/COMAC), and 1B (Boeing) LEAP variants from development through engineering to reach fixed configuration, to.
• Worked with Safran Aircraft Engines (SNECMA) delivering products for CFM International LEAP engines.
• Successfully introduced multiple new products into 3 production facilities within the United States and in France on time, and within budget.
• Created program planning, from high level road maps to detailed Microsoft Project Plans, to block scheduling, and day plans.
• Worked with all aspects of the value stream, both internal and external, to ensure customer needs were met on time.
• Closely worked with the process improvement and quality teams to analyze and prioritize improvement tasks to meet cost targets (lbs. and hours), and yield targets;

Rochester, New Hampshire

• Job Overview: Managed engineering teams for development and certification programs with products manufactured across 4 plants within Texas and New Hampshire. Products managed included CFRP outlet guide vanes (OGV’s).
• Successfully delivered the first proof of concept 3D woven CFRP OGV for a CFM development engine.
• Delivered all b-basis allowable test panels resulting in engine certification.
• Successfully mentored new engineers resulting in their continued professional success.
• Negotiated business decisions that resulted in multi-million dollar savings.

Boerne, Texas

• Job Overview: Process and manufacturing engineering development for civilian and defense turbine engine components including 3D woven CFRP outlet guide vanes (OGV’s) for the Rolls Royce AE3007 (A1C1 & A2C2), and BR725.
• Analyzed capability studies to target process changes that resulted in improved first pass yield.
• Participated in baseline VSM’s and subsequent follow up VSM’s to document changes and evaluate improvements to target.
• Reduced raw material consumption, tact time, and cycle time through fixed process changes.
• Negotiated the relaxation or removal of requirements resulting in reduced concessions.

• Job Overview: Manufacturing engineer of composite assemblies for the following aerospace manufacturers – Boeing Douglas, Boeing Long Beach, Boeing Mesa, Boeing Commercial, Spirit Aerosystems, Gulfstream, Northrop.
• Coordinated the development and manufacture of secondary tooling needs - hand route/drill fixtures, bond/assembly fixtures, and specialty hardware fixtures.
• Assisted with the generation of models for FiberSIM using Catia V5.
• Designed all ply kits to customer requirements.
• Programmed and ran pattern cutters and autoclaves.
• Virtek Laser Projection: Supported production tooling alignment and setup for reinforcement, adhesive film, and core location projection.

• Job Overview: Supervised the Composites Laminating Department from a technical standpoint to ensure that customer requirements were met in an on time basis. All responsibilities pertained to jobs serving aerospace.
• Performed in-process inspection and first quality control for all parts.
• Enhanced the company’s internal documentation with new or improved work instructions; updated and clarified company build manuals and customer build manuals.
• Defined manufacturing processes and resolved problems associated with production manufacturing runs of all types.
• Gained proficiency at various bagging techniques from the very basic use of nylon bags, both externally and internally, to the more production-friendly use of high-temp, reusable, silicone rubber bags.
• Supervised and assisted in the manufacturing of tooling, from prototype soft and wet-laid tooling, to production pre-preg carbon tooling. Experienced with the various types of tooling for composites manufacturing from.