Matthew Lintula
About Matthew Lintula
Matthew Lintula is a Design Quality Electrical Engineer at Tennant Company, with a background in Electrical and Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University. He has over three decades of experience in various engineering roles, including significant contributions at General Dynamics Land Systems and Johnson Controls Automotive.
Work at Tennant
Matthew Lintula has been employed at Tennant Company as a Design Quality Electrical Engineer - Commercial CPE since 2019. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of electrical designs for commercial products. His contributions include implementing design changes and improving troubleshooting documentation, which have led to a significant reduction in warranty claims, saving the company several hundred thousand dollars annually. Lintula was also nominated for a Tennant Leading Edge Award for his efforts in maintaining production continuity during a critical component shortage.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Lintula holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University. He also studied Chemical Engineering at the same institution, achieving another Bachelor of Science degree. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both electrical and chemical engineering principles, contributing to his expertise in design quality and electrical engineering.
Background
Matthew Lintula has a diverse professional background in engineering, with over 30 years of experience in various roles. He began his career as an Instrument/Process Control Engineer at Sappi Fine Paper, where he worked for 10 years. He then transitioned to roles at Meijer, General Dynamics Land Systems, Johnson Controls Automotive, Herman Miller, and Visteon Corporation, gaining extensive experience in electrical engineering and project management across multiple industries.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Matthew Lintula has achieved notable milestones, including generating significant revenue protection of $500,000 by identifying an alternative supplier during a component shortage at General Dynamics Land Systems. This action prevented eight weeks of production downtime. Additionally, his implementation of design changes at Tennant Company has led to substantial savings in warranty claims, demonstrating his impact on operational efficiency.