Matthew Buse

System design and analysis

• Designed and developed military application vehicles in order to compete for government contracts • Lead engineer on a product refresh project that resulted in a $400 cost savings per vehicle • Ran finite element analyses to verify designs and prevent failure modes • Facilitated the resolution of a test failure prior to the start of production • Established a cadence with the product release process to ensure production schedule adherence • Bolstered people management skills through the development of a new occupant protective system that integrated a new supplier and provided a $150 cost savings per vehicle • Supported fabrication and weld to ensure build timing was met Mentored an intern by developing his understanding of our design and engineering change processes

•Lead Trips for students, employees, and various affiliates of the University •Teach trip participants about preservation of wildlife and the environment •Teach trip participants basics of outdoor activities such as mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, and backpacking