Matthew R. Harmon Email and Phone Number

Lead Design and development of current and future transfer cases. Product responsible from inception to launch. Primary engineering customer liaison.

Tactical Wheeled Vehicles:JLTV and HMMWV RECAP / MECVArmor Systems:Transparent, Opaque, RPG, EFPCab Structure Design:HSLA Sheet Metal, Armor Plate, Steel Tubing, Molded CompositesOccupant Protection / Package / Ergonomics / Safety ManagementMine Blast & IED Threat Defeat Technologies | Tie-Down / Lifting Provisions• Utilize broad scope of industry knowledge toward performing project management initiatives encompassing timing, testing, and staffing… Show more Tactical Wheeled Vehicles:JLTV and HMMWV RECAP / MECVArmor Systems:Transparent, Opaque, RPG, EFPCab Structure Design:HSLA Sheet Metal, Armor Plate, Steel Tubing, Molded CompositesOccupant Protection / Package / Ergonomics / Safety ManagementMine Blast & IED Threat Defeat Technologies | Tie-Down / Lifting Provisions• Utilize broad scope of industry knowledge toward performing project management initiatives encompassing timing, testing, and staffing plans and budget control, as well as exhibiting proficiencies with DFMEA, P-Diagrams, DVP, and design for manufacturing and Pro-Engineer CAD modeling, package studies, GD&T, and drawing sign-off.• Strategically steer results-focused analysis and definition of design requirements and specifications with customers.• Interpret and analyze FEA models (e.g. proper inputs and constraints, stress and fatigue); facilitate impact energy management, failure analysis, and corrective actions; handle component and subsystem verification testing and prototype build support; and actively communicate with customers to profitably prepare all proposals and bids. Show less

2006 M.Y. Ford Explorer / Sport Trac | 2009 – 2012 M.Y. F-150:Frame & Sub Frame Structures, Trailer HitchesTow Hooks, Heat & Drip Shields, Body Mounts• Capitalized on the opportunity to design welded assemblies, sheet metal stampings, injection-molded parts, compression-molded composites, machined, and cast components, including performing frontal, side, and rear crash energy management; analyzing and defining design requirements and specs; and overseeing stress /… Show more 2006 M.Y. Ford Explorer / Sport Trac | 2009 – 2012 M.Y. F-150:Frame & Sub Frame Structures, Trailer HitchesTow Hooks, Heat & Drip Shields, Body Mounts• Capitalized on the opportunity to design welded assemblies, sheet metal stampings, injection-molded parts, compression-molded composites, machined, and cast components, including performing frontal, side, and rear crash energy management; analyzing and defining design requirements and specs; and overseeing stress / fatigue.• Project-managed comprehensive timing plans, testing plans DFMEA, P-Diagrams, DVP, design for Six Sigma, and design for manufacturing, as well as 3D CAD modeling (CATIA V5), package studies, GD&T, and drawing sign-off.• Contributed proven talent with model analysis, natural frequency, and point mobility; vehicle-level NVH characteristics for seat track acceleration; component and subsystem verification; and production validation testing.• Effectively managed supply chains (e.g. PFMEA, control plans, launch readiness reviews, PPAP / PSW for production).• Led onsite production launch support for 2006’s Explorer and 2009’s F-150 to meet and / or exceed key objectives. Show less

• Played a vital role in serving as CAD Driveline Community Team Leader responsible for successfully driving commonality and conceptualizing, developing, and publishing CAD best practices and procedures to meet goals.• Demonstrated experience facilitating 3D Modeling, Vehicle Package, and GD&T for 2006 Explorer Frame Design; handled 2002 – 2003 F-150, Expedition, and Navigator driveline system motion simulation and vehicle package; and efficiently performed Power Stroke Diesel vehicle-level… Show more • Played a vital role in serving as CAD Driveline Community Team Leader responsible for successfully driving commonality and conceptualizing, developing, and publishing CAD best practices and procedures to meet goals.• Demonstrated experience facilitating 3D Modeling, Vehicle Package, and GD&T for 2006 Explorer Frame Design; handled 2002 – 2003 F-150, Expedition, and Navigator driveline system motion simulation and vehicle package; and efficiently performed Power Stroke Diesel vehicle-level heat management testing for Ford Super Duty 6.0L.• Developed skills in GD&T following ASME Y14.5 standard, driveline motion models, and package requirements. Show less

• Expertly developed and maintained 3D CAD vehicle-level assemblies for 2002 – 2003 F-150, Expedition, and Navigator driveline systems, along with verifying packaging requirements and checking and releasing engineering drawings.