1. 22700 Armada Center Road Cell: (586)242-8903
Armada, MI 48005 Email: mjsowa@oakland.edu
Matthew Jacob Sowa
WORK EXPERIENCE
Product Engineer with Loc Performance Products November 2015- Current Date
 Design and test multiple suspension and powertrain components in multiple military vehicle platforms.
 Work with cutomer to design optimal components with given specifications.
 Tests design to validate product performance in possible combat situation.
 Redesign from feedback from both customer and test results.
Product Engineer with TRW Automotive November 2014- November 2015
 Take multiple products fromcraddle to grave simultaniously.
 Works with design team and customer to make sure the the design fits design spedifications.
 Tests design to make sure the product fuctions properly in every possible enviornmental situation.
 Redesign from feedback from both customer and test results.
Co-Op Intern with TRW Automotive August 2013- October 2014
 Cost analyst engineer helping and collaborating with VA/VE engineers to reduce costs in products.
 Created Test Requests for changed components and followed up with teardowns of modules and write test reports.
 Collaborated with engineers to write Cost Information Requests to find pricing on possible changes.
 Made Changes to drawings and requested build of modules for testing different alterations.
 Followed up with accounting to find unclaimed savings in multiple projects.
 Built Curtain, Driver and Passenger airbag modules along with Seatbelt modules.
 Edit and create AutoCad, Imagination and Catia files for module assembly.
Groundskeeper for the City of Sterling Heights Michigan. Summer 2009-2013
 Cut grass, built structures, and solved any problemthe city told me to solve.
EDUCATION
Albion College Albion, Michigan
B.A., Physics and Mathematics with a concentration in engineering Graduated December 2013
 Overall GPA: 3.05 / 4.00
 Physics GPA 3.25 / 4.00
Oakland University Rochester, Michigan
B.S., Mechanical Engineering Graduated May 2015
 Overall GPA: 3.17/4.00
 Major GPA 3.22/4.00
RELEVENT CLASSES
Classes Taken
Engineering Graphics and CAD, Intro to Electrical and Computer Engineering, Intro to Thermal Engineering, Intro to
Industrial Engineering, Design and Analysis of electromechanical systems, Engineering Mechanics, Intro to Fluid and
Thermal Energy Transfer, Properties of Materials, Computer Aided Design, Mechanics of Materials, Vibrations and Controls,
Alternative Energy Systems, Energy SystemAnalysis and Design, Manufacturing Processes, Lubrication Friction and Wear
Senior Design and Mechanical design.
 GPA: 3.22/4.00
Senior design project
Design and build a lift cart for leader dogs for the blind. Had to collaborate with fellow students from multiple engineering
disiplines to solve mechanical issues with Leader Dogs cart requirments. Used both Catia and Solidworks to design and
computationally test cart before assembly. Had extensive input on design and assembly of cart. Also had to manage tight
deadlines and tight budgets.
SKILLS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
Member, Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Spring 2010 – Spring 2012
 Responsible for recruitment and outreach to Albion College community and potential members
 Developed and organized study sessions
Member,Gamma Sigma Alpha Honors Fraternity Fall 2011-Spring 2012
 Received admissions after receiving a 3.50+ GPA in a semester
Team member, Albion College Varsity Football Fall 2009, Fall 2010
 Played defensive end for the Albion College football team
Team member, Recreation softball League at Liberty Park Spring 2013-Fall 2014