Matt Murray
About Matt Murray
Matt Murray is a Lean Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in the automotive and manufacturing sectors, currently working at Materion Corporation since 2020. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as Chrysler, Hanon Systems, and Delphi Automotive Systems, and holds advanced degrees in Operations Management and Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Work at Materion
Matt Murray has been employed at Materion Corporation as a Lean Manufacturing Engineer since 2020. His role involves the application of lean manufacturing principles to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste within the organization. Located in Elmore, Ohio, he focuses on streamlining processes and improving productivity across various manufacturing operations.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Before joining Materion, Matt Murray worked at Hanon Systems as a Manufacturing Engineer from 2018 to 2020. His earlier roles include a position as a Black Belt Engineer and Quality Inspection Supervisor at Chrysler from 2012 to 2018, and as a Product Engineer at Inteva Products LLC for eight months in 2010. His diverse experience spans multiple aspects of manufacturing engineering.
Education and Expertise
Matt Murray holds a Master of Science in Operations Management from Kettering University, which he attended from 2002 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of Dayton, studying there from 1988 to 1993. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
Certifications and Training
Matt is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, having obtained this certification through the ISSSC in November 2009. He also holds a Lean Manufacturing Gold Practitioner Certification, acquired in August 2009. Additionally, he completed Shainin Red X Strategies 'Problem Solving for Manufacturing' training in June 2004, further enhancing his skills in process improvement and problem-solving methodologies.
Notable Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Matt has contributed to significant projects, including coordinating a $40 million intellectual property transfer during a special assignment at Delphi Automotive in 2007. He also implemented a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for Springboro Operations while serving as a Project Manager at Cobasys LLC. His work has focused on improving manufacturing processes and driving operational success.