MATTHEW BUDD_____________________________________________________407 Main St.#2
Medford, MA 02155
617.504.6213
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in AutoCAD, ProEngineer, SolidWorks, and MS Office programs;
- Strong mechanical inclination with hands on experience using a large variety of tools and manufacturing processes and equipment;
- Self-motivated, collaborates easily in groups, and rapidly comprehends verbal and written materials and instructions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Budd Bike Works, Medford, MA October 2008-Present
Proprietor
- Responsible for all aspects of design & manufacture of high performance TIG welded steel bicycle frames and assembly of complete bicycles
City Theatrical Inc., Carlstadt, NJ October 2006 – July 2008
Manufacturing Engineer
- Responsibilities have included purchasing and materials management. Manager of the finishing and assembly department;
- Participated in successfully moving the company to a new location and setting up the manufacturing facility to greatly improve production capacity with optimized process flow and implementation of lean manufacturing measures through operations including NC punch press, power press, NC press break, spot welding, Tig/Mig welding, machining, self clinching fastener insertion, riveting, powder coating/painting, and assembly;
- Implemented efficiency measures in work flow production;
- Provided Solid Works design of process improvement equipment, enhancement of product assembly documentation, and BOM;
- Supervised and managed diverse workforce.
Self Employed, New York, NY February 2006-September2006
- Designed and fabricated custom high performance steel bicycle frames under my own brand and did design for manufacture of racing bicycles including CAD drawings and complete BOM on a contract basis.
CoEnergy America, Southborough, MA March 2005 – December 2005
Mechanical Engineer/Technician
- Designed, installed, and maintained natural gas powered combined electrical and thermal generator systems;
- Selected components based on hydrodynamic and thermodynamic assessment;
- Drafted system schematics for integration of combined heat and power system into existing mechanical space;
- Installed and maintained combined heat and power systems with regular service and response to remote monitoring.
Self Employed, Boston, MA August 2001-July 2004
- Delivered time sensitive documents throughout Boston via bicycle while pursuing interest in bicycle racing and learning the craft of welding and hand building bicycle frames
Trigen Boston, Boston, MA September 2000 – June 2001
Intern Assistant to Engineering and Sales Department
- Researched and assessed mechanical systems of Boston area buildings to identify potential customers for Trigen’s district thermal energy distribution service;
- Prepared schematic drawings using AutoCAD of Trigen’s citywide energy network and detailed piping diagrams for agency use;
- Assisted the Sales and Marketing division to increase customer base by drafting technical portions of sales proposals.
Waddell Engineering, Moorestown, NJ July 2000 – September 2000
Research and Design Assistant Internship
- Devised and implemented new tests to determine the precision and accuracy of airflow sensing equipment and comparative performance to major competitors;
- Participated in design of flow sensor units including prototype assembly and concept development following the development of the product through to manufacturing;
- Collaborated with outside vendors on manufacturing feasibility of designs.
EDUCATION
Northeastern University, Boston, MA B.S., September 2002
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mercer County Community College, Hamilton, NJ A.A., May 1999
Civil Engineering Technology
