Matthew Dawson has over 7 years of experience in mechanical engineering and process engineering. He currently works as a Rolling Mill Process Engineer at Kentucky Electric Steel, where he creates Excel reports to track KPIs, completes engineering classes, champions quality control processes, assists with equipment design projects, and serves as an ERP system superuser. Previously, he worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Amtech LC, where he designed dust collection systems using AutoCAD, implemented quality control procedures, interacted with customers, and performed calculations. He also has internship experience in engineering and holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue University.

1. Matthew B. Dawson
107 Oakwood Dr
Coal Grove, OH 45638
765-425-8702 • mbd1389@aol.com
Education Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
School ofMechanical Engineering Technology – Graduated May 2012
Bachelors of Science in Technology
Experience Kentucky Electric Steel Ashland, KY
Rolling Mill Process Engineer Nov 2014-Present
 Created in-depth and custom-programmed Excel files to record and report KPI’s for the rolling mill, report completed
pieces per job with yield and status ofjob based on these pieces, and confirm allocation of billets for each job to
eliminate excess billet usage and finished goods inventory
 Completed Quad Engineering Rounds and Flats Rolling Class QRC2 in May 2015
 Champion of the Flying Bar Gauge – calibrated in-line bar size gauge to read each size and create reports, when
required
 Assisted in the design of new rougher rolls, using AutoCAD, to minimize change over time from making flats to
rounds
 Verified and corrected, if necessary,issues in Siemens Level 2 for each charging list (rolling schedule)
 Calculated Daily, Weekly, Monthly,and Quarterly KPI numbers
 Researched and authored Capital Equipment Acquisition Requests for new projects for the rolling Mill – billet pusher,
oxygen tank farm, in-line gauge display board, Steel Manufacturing Execution System
 ERP System(Syteline) Super User – primary contact for systemimprovement, trouble shooting,and communication
for all departments.Worked extensively with IT to achieve results.Backup IT contact
Amtech LC Russellville, KY
Mechanical Engineer Sept 2012-Oct 2014
 Designed custom industrial dust collectors and components in drafting software, primarily AutoCAD
 Conceptualized, implemented, and performed all quality control procedures
 Designed pre-coat systemto feed pre-coat into collection systemat constant rate for increased filter life
 Interacted with customers to determine their needs and quote dust collection systems (duct sizes, static pressure on
system, air flow required)
 Performed necessary strength and pressure calculations for each product
 Processed new orders and specified necessary ordered and fabricated parts
 Drew individual parts for assembly and nested in ProNest to be cut on plasma table
 Performed customer service for installation, inspection of existing systems,and trouble shooting offield issues
 Reviewed and updated all technical unit drawings and owner’s manuals
 Created Excel programs to help common tasks be completed efficiently
 Operated equipment as needed: fork lifts, scissorlifts, towed trailers
Accuride Corporation Henderson, KY
Engineering Intern May 2011-August 2011
 Gained basic knowledge of wheels and wheel making process
 Performed finite element analysis on wheels and bolts using Ansys 12.1
 Completed test and FEA correlations using Excel and completed reports
 Reduced wheel weight in designs using Ansys and Ncode Life Prediction software
 Modeled a CTIS valve in UGS NX 5.0 using calipers and micrometer for measurements
 Assisted in test lab: performed dye checks, prepared tests and samples, machined coupons on lathe, pulled coupons,
Rockwell/Brinell hardness testing,field testing
 Updated design specifications and test data for wheel lists
Boy Scouts of America Pendleton, IN
Rank of Eagle Scout March 2007
Asst. Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Asst. Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader
Asst.Scout Master
 Completed Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts overthe course of 11 years, earning 30 merit badges
 Researched and designed project concept to present to troop and council leaders
 Gathered other scouts and troop leaders to assist with project
 Lead and supervised the design and building of 30 screech owl and wood duck nesting houses
 Installed 15 houses in both Falls Park and Mounds State Park (Pendleton and Anderson,IN)

2. Purdue Grand Prix Purdue University
Tarkington Hall Team Member Aug 2010-Apr 2012
 Represented team on Tarkington Hall Senate to receive funding
 Prepared racing kart for race day according to Grand Prix Foundation standards
 Assisted in design of aluminum roll cage using CATIA
 Transported kart and team to and from race track for practices, qualifications and the race
Skills Computer Graphics - AutoCAD, IronCAD, CATIA, UGS NX 5.0 • Basic Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and electrical circuitry•
Operate a lathe and other machining equipment • Microsoft Office • 4 years of Spanish at Pendleton Heights High
School
References Mark Edgar – CEO of Amtech LC, medgar@amtechlc.com (270) 221-5366
Wendell Cox - Supervisor at Amtech LC, wcox@amtechlc.com (270) 725-5205
Don Jones- Eagle Advisor, Neighbor (765) 778-4915