Matthew Kuhn
University of Delaware, Class of 2016
From Houston, Texas
Matthew Kuhn of Wilmington, DE, has been named to University of Delaware's Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester. The Dean's List, an honor conferred at the end of the fall and spring semesters...
June, 30 2016 - University of DelawareMatthew Kuhn from Wilmington, DE has been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for the 2015 fall semester. To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean's List, a student must be enro...
January, 20 2016 - University of DelawareMatthew Kuhn from Wilmington, DE has been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for the 2015 spring semester. To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean's List, a student must be en...
July, 15 2015 - University of DelawareMatthew Kuhn from Wilmington, DE has been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for the 2014 fall semester To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean's List, a student must be enrol...
February, 19 2015 - University of DelawareMatthew Kuhn from Wilmington, DE has been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for the 2014 spring semester. To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean's List, a student must be en...
June, 11 2014 - University of DelawareMatthew Kuhn from Wilmington, DE has been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for the 2013 fall semester. To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean's List, a student must be enro...
February, 12 2014 - University of DelawareMatthew Kuhn has been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for Spring 2013. Kuhn is from West Chester, PA. To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean's List, a student must be enr...
June, 18 2013 - University of DelawareMatthew Kuhn has been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for Fall 2012. Kuhn is from West Chester, PA. To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolle...
January, 10 2013 - University of DelawareMatthew Kuhn, of West Chester, PA is now a student at the University of Delaware. The University of Delaware, founded in 1743, is one of the most popular universities in the U.S. Our student body ...
November, 05 2012 - University of DelawareResponsible for driving accelerated product development for new, innovative medical device technologies across a wide spectrum of clinical specialties including cardiovascular electrophysiology, surgical oncology, cardiovascular access devices, orthopedics, and neurovascular therapies.
Responsibilities include new concept generation, hands-on prototyping and fabrication, preclinical testing, patent protection and IP strategy, product development, market research, multidisciplinary team leadership, and project management.
GROW Program Alumni - Generating Rotational Opportunities Worldwide
International rotation supporting Manufacturing Operations and the J&J Supply Chain at the Independencia Manufacturing plant in Juarez, MX.
Flawless Project Execution (FPX) Trained - This methodology conveys leadership principles, tools, and best practices, enabling cross-functional teams to deliver flawless execution and the attainment of business results.
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified - Led Six Sigma Greenbelt project to improve product quality by reducing financial scrap by 75% for annual savings of $50k.
Additional Accomplishments
Implemented multiple process improvement projects to achieve stabilization of medical device manufacturing lines.
Leveraged suppliers to incorporate design modifications on existing equipment to incorporate lean and ergonomics concepts, to improve productivity and to reduce the risk of job-related injuries.
Reduced equipment assembly time by 50%, saved costs, and ensured on-time customer delivery by revamping manufacturing process.
Leveraged R&D background to transfer design knowledge and design intent of product, process, and equipment to the key stakeholders.
Led equipment validation, final acceptance testing (FAT), software validation, and new product integration.
Supported manufacturing process improvements to reduce financial scrap for the Powered Echelon Platform of devices, resulting in annual savings of over $100k. Led design verification/validation and implementation of component design changes for the family of Endopath Articulating Linear Cutters to reduce product inquiries (PIs) and adverse events (AEs). Generated 12 published innovations and 10 pending patents.
Contributed to design solution activities through the utilization of CAD tools, simulation tools, fundamental engineering principles, and expertise offered/conveyed from seasoned Team Engineers.
Specializations: Design for Six Sigma (DfSS), Statistics, Design for Manufacturability and Assembly, Component Material Analysis, and Manufacturing Processes.
Implemented DfSS and reliability engineering techniques to optimize robust design of clinical chemistry systems and immunoassay systems. Designed experiments to evaluate prototype subsystem performance. Improved design of reagent mixing instruments and subsystems.
Additional Accomplishments:
Designed experiments to test new prototypes and created design verification protocols.
Led design changes to reagent mixing instrumentation to reduce vibration by 75% and operating temperature by 15%.
Implemented design changes to photometer instrumentation, saving $100,000 a year in manufacturing costs.
Optimized design and software of patient sample barcode reading system and reduced read errors by 50%.
Served as the University of Delaware's Student Representative to communicate the goals, activities, and concerns of the Newark community to Dow Electronic Materials stakeholders.
The Dow Community Council aims to communicate the safety, health, environmental and emergency preparedness to fence-line neighbors, emergency responders, and other community members. Our goals included developing and maintaining effective, open and frank lines of communication between Dow and CAC stakeholders.
Improved the design and performance of medical devices and laboratory diagnostic equipment by utilizing Design for Six Sigma techniques. Specialized in the optimization of robotic motion control profiles and motion error analysis. Efforts resulted in lower failure rates of various prototype subsystems, improved equipment reliability, and a reduction in the frequency of costly service visits for in-field equipment.
Additional Accomplishments:
Managed interactions with DfSS consultants and project members to facilitate team communication and achieve project milestones.
Led weekly meetings to assure timely completion of project milestones and maintained communication between different departments.
Optimized subsystem design for maximum reliability under different environmental conditions.
Excelled in experiment design, 3D modeling in SolidWorks, fixture design, and team leadership.
Developed medical device products and provided hands-on support for testing prototype devices, components, and materials. Designed and built ISO-certified cleanroom for prototype testing.
Additional Accomplishments:
-Designed and wired building-wide nitrogen gas/compressed air delivery system.
-Created and submitted official FDA documented device testing/experimental testing reports.
-Designed, programmed, and implemented custom tank pressure monitoring/datalogging system. System allowed for the simultaneous wireless monitoring of six separate nitrogen tanks.