Chuck Matheny
Developing and engineering technology for the powder metal industry that sustains quality and increases throughput through continuous improvement efforts
- Role
- Sr Manufacturing Engineer Tool Room Manager at Amsted Automotive
- Location
- Geneva, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chuck Matheny
Operations-focused engineering leader with 18+ years of experience improving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity in fast-paced manufacturing environments. My background spans hands-on machining, tooling, industrial engineering, and leadership of cross-functional teams — giving me the technical depth and operational perspective needed to drive real improvement.I specialize in:• Leading production support teams (toolmakers, apprentices, technicians)• Implementing Lean/CI tools (5S, Kaizen, standard work, root cause)• Increasing OEE, reducing downtime, and improving equipment capability• Managing budgets, inventory, and department KPIs• Developing talent and building future leaders• Supporting production through tooling reliability and workflow optimization• Driving major cost-savings, throughput improvements, and process stabilityCareer achievements include increases in tool life, significant reductions in changeovers, multiple automation integrations, OEE increases across departments, and successful development of skilled trades talent.I thrive in environments where technical expertise, leadership, and continuous improvement come together to build stronger operations.Always open to connecting with professionals in manufacturing, engineering, operations, and continuous improvement.
Experience
Sr Manufacturing Engineer Tool Room Manager
Apr 2022 — Present · Geneva, IL, US
Manage, coach and lead the tooling department while maintaining inventory levels of powder metal compaction tooling to ensure timely press set ups and a high level of quality.*Direct supervision of 6 tool makers*Maintain monthly tool room budget*Scheduling of processes*Attain quotes for various processesIn my role as a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, the press department is also a priority which involves developing the press processes for powder metal. Extensive data analysis for root cause analysis, continuous improvements and new product implementation. Optimizing press programs to create faster set ups and allow for less quality issues.*collaborate with 6 set up techs*CNC Press Programming (Dorst IPG)*SMED set up design implementation*CNC press troubleshooting
Education
Indiana University Southeast
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
2006 — 2008
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
2012 — 2022
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