Matt Sheppard, Pe Email & Phone Number

Greater New Orleans Area

• 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

West Texas

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

New Orleans, LA

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.

Dallas, TX

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.

New Orleans, LA

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.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

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.

Richardson, TX

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.

Dallas, TX

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.

Dallas, TX

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.

Dallas, TX

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.

Dallas, TX

I led and oversaw a 200 person, 100,000 square foot precision optical fabrication and optical coating facility with approximately $40 million in annual sales.♦ Managed a staff of 3 Electrical Engineers, 1 Mechanical Engineer and 19 Electro-mechanical technicians working a three-shift operation seven days a week.♦ During 1998, relocated an entire optics.

Dallas, TX

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.

Dallas, TX

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.

Dallas, TX

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.

Dallas, TX

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.♦.

Dallas, TX

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.

Dallas, TX

♦ Supervised a multi-million dollar Precision Optics fabrication shop with 14 employees.

Dallas, TX

I was the manufacturing support engineer for a precision optics facility.♦ Designed equipment and tooling, process development, documentation of operating procedures.

Masters, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering

High School Graduation, Mathematics

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 3.3/4.0

Activities and Societies: Six Sigma Best in Class Performance CEO Award - Raytheon Excellence in Operations Award - Raytheon Six Sigma.