1. Matt Stevens
909-241-0555 matthew.w.stevens@gmail.com
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Career Objective:
I am strongest & most passionate in the realm of designing elegantly simple & creative solutions to problems in product & process
development by trying new things & applying cross-disciplinary methods. I desire to lead a team of people to accomplish goals in
this realm.
As a contributing & leading member of an engineering team, I intend to leverage all of my professional capacity, experience,
exposure, & passion for emerging technology & efficiency to optimize & bring to market the highest performing solutions available.
Qualifications:
Ÿ 9+ years experience in process & product development
Ÿ BS Mechanical Engineering
Ÿ CSWP (Certified Solidworks Professional)
Ÿ CFD (computational fluid dynamics) expertise (Solidworks Flow Simulation), static FEA experience
Ÿ Highly proficient in designing & reverse engineering via 3D scanning & mesh data manipulation
Ÿ Highly proficient in rapid prototyping/3D printing (additive manufacturing certified w/ SME, 2015)
Ÿ Highly familiar with conventional manufacturing methods
Ÿ Eager & capable in a hands-on environment (proficient w/ tools & enthusiastic in the automotive industry)
Character Traits:
Ÿ Very goal-oriented, keeping the big picture and long view in mind; determined & motivated
Ÿ Technically inclined
Ÿ Highly comfortable in a team environment
Ÿ Friendly, approachable, working well w/ peers & superiors alike with certain respect for ordered authority structure
Ÿ Innovative & creative
Ÿ Kiersey Temperament: ENTJ/ESTJ (borderline)
Ÿ Strengths Finder 2.0 Top Five (as of April 2011): Activator, Communication, Woo, Input, & Ideation
Employment:
October 2006 – Current: K&N Engineering
Positions held (in order): Designer, Process Development Engineer, OEM Product Development Engineer, AEM Product
Development Engineer, Core Product Development Engineer
Responsibilities: I design various performance air intake systems & components for a variety of manufacturing processes
including urethane injection molding, rotational molding, sheet metal fabrication, metal tube forming, spinning,
machining, & additive methods. These components include air filters & molds, composite parts & tooling, stress-
strain performance tests and procedures for materials & finished goods, product packaging for demanding OEM
customers, & experimental rapid prototype injection mold tooling. I manage various other special projects. I have
carried products through a demanding Production Part Approval Process including Design Failure Modes Effects
Analysis (PPAP, DFMEA). I am also the sole user entrusted with the use of computational fluid dynamics & static FEA
simulation tools to optimize product design & troubleshoot.
Significant accomplishments: I researched & implemented a new process for designing product by introducing 3D data
capture via laser scanning which vastly improved the range of capability of product design to fit its implementation
by designing in a digital environment where the benefits of simulation & rapid prototyping are multiplied.

2. February 2005 – October 2006: UC Riverside College of Engineering Center for Environmental Research & Technology
(CE-CERT)
Position: Student Intern for the Mobile Diesel Emission Laboratory
Responsibilities: I assisted lab engineers with test data analysis, setting up/tearing down test sites, running tests,
fabrication, purchasing, some research, & more.
Reason for Leaving: I was offered work at K&N Engineering (desired industry).
July 2003 – February 2005: MTS Hardware & Woodworker Supplies
Position: Warehouse Supervisor/ Inventory Manager
Responsibilities: I ensured all orders entered & left the warehouse properly, including UPS shipments, will-calls, & in-
house van delivery. I was responsible for the accuracy of the computer inventory of the warehouse and the
supervision of four employees.
Reason for Leaving: A career-preparatory position at CE-CERT became available.
October 2002 – July 2003: Best Buy Riverside Store #110
Position: Camera Sales
Awarded Most Valuable Team Member in the first two months of employment
Reason for Leaving: Conflict with school hours.
June 2001 – September 2002: MTS Hardware & Woodworker Supplies
Position: Catalogue Designer/ Warehouse Team Member
Reason for Leaving: Conflict with school hours.
Education:
Fall 2003 – Winter 2008: University of California, Riverside
Bourns College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Major, Religious Studies Minor
3.1 Cumulative G.P.A. (on a scale of 0-4)
Extracurricular Activities:
Active member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity (2004-Present)
Positions held:
Director of Rituals (2006-2007)
Honor Board Chair (2005-2006)
Philanthropy Chair (2005-2006)
Assistant Social Chair (2004-2005)
1999 - 2003: Riverside Christian High School
4.29 Graduating G.P.A. (weighted, on a scale of 0-4)
Class of 2003 Valedictorian
Extracurricular Activities:
ASB President (2001-2002)
ASB Sophomore Class Representative (2000-2001)
ASB Freshman Class Representative (1999 - 2000)
Drummer of Gateway Praise Band (1999–2003, captain junior & senior year)
Sound Team Member (1999–2003, captain junior & senior year)
Yearbook Team Editor (2002-2003)