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Ross Matheny

Experience

Data-driven engineering leader with hands-on technical experience in data analysis, AI, automation, project management, and process optimization in complex enterprise environments.

Passionate about leveraging data and generative AI to drive decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.

Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, develop and implement data-driven strategies, and drive continuous improvement.

Eaton Corporation

Advanced Manufacturing Manager, 2022 - Present

Manager of Engineering, Tool Room, and Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence at a Tier 1 automotive plant supplying valve lifters to major OEM engine plants.

  • Established an Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence for production of tooling, fixturing, and prototype parts, equipped with 3D scanning and 3D printers for metals and polymers. Trained engineers and technicians on equipment to build organizational AM capability.
  • Design for AM: Used Ansys Discovery to optimize topology of robot grippers to be produced by metal AM.
  • Leveraged data from production machines to drive real-time visualization and predictive analytics, enhancing manufacturing performance and operational insights.
  • Implemented Industry 4.0 solutions, including deploying a Canary data collection server to monitor and analyze production data.
  • Managed capital program, totaling more than $1.5M in infrastructure, Industry 4.0, and engineering projects.

Moen, Inc.

Maintenance Engineering Manager, 2019 - 2022

Managed maintenance, facilities, and machine shop at a production facility with more than $1B in annual revenue.

  • Achieved 15% OEE improvements on critical manufacturing equipment through data-driven actions and effective leadership of the industrial maintenance team.
  • Managed project to modify sortation conveyor system and install utilities for new production cells.
  • Digitized and optimized job reporting process using VBA and SAP, saving 20 labor hours per month.
  • Drove maintenance process improvements resulting in 10% increase in labor efficiency and 6% reduction in labor cost, along with an increase in employee satisfaction from lowest on site to higher than company baseline.
Manufacturing Engineer, 2018 - 2019

Led kaizen activities and supported daily production at high-volume faucet assembly plant.

  • Optimized production line scheduling using Qlikview and SAP, resulting in a 25% decrease in changeovers.
  • Implemented automated daily OEE report in PTC Thingworx and improved data processing through collaboration with IT department.
  • Managed project to build and install new production line to fulfill orders for $12M revenue stream, completing project and releasing to production in 3 weeks.
  • Contributed expertise to product development and launches by participating in design for manufacturing reviews, trial production runs, and DFMEA/PFMEA.

NTN Driveshaft, Inc.

Turning Engineer, 2015 - 2018

Engineer supporting the high-volume 24/7 manufacturing environment at a Tier 1 automotive supplier.

  • Managed capital project to build a fully automated CNC machining cell for automotive drivetrain components.
  • Managed overhaul program for CNC machining equipment that avoided $750K in replacement cost and improved cycle time by 25%.
  • Designed machining processes and tooling for Mercedes-Benz SUV drivetrain program launch. Completed process development trials and achieved statistical process control using Six Sigma tools.
  • Led continuous improvement project team that decreased downtime by 20% on select production lines using Lean tools and data collection and analysis.

United States Marine Corps

Combat Engineer Officer, 2008 - 2015

Led Marines in multiple roles in engineering, logistics, and talent acquisition.

  • Increased officer recruiting production in area of responsibility by 200% in 3 years by implementing a data-driven approach.
  • Developed and managed pre-deployment training program for 300+ Marines. Integrated unit training program into daily operational support to external units.
  • Planned and directed logistical support for 1,000+ Marines in large-scale training exercise in Jordan.