Matt Houston
Nampa
Summary
Operations-focused leader with a diverse background in engineering, project management, production management, and continuous improvement. Proven track record of driving operational efficiency, managing complex programs, and aligning technical execution with business objectives. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, improving processes, and delivering results in fast-paced manufacturing and industrial environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Project Manager III
JTS
Caldwell
09.2024 - Current
- Simultaneously managing numerous power generation projects and power distribution projects, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and industry compliance.
- Strategically collaborate with engineering, clients, contractors, & all stakeholders to ensure design integrity and seamless project integration while mitigating timeline risks.
- Partner closely with production and supply chain teams to ensure units are built to specification by proactively resolving design clarifications, addressing material shortages, and removing manufacturing roadblocks that could impact schedule, quality, or delivery commitments.
- Utilize Microsoft Project to create, monitor, and refine comprehensive project schedules to optimize resource allocation, track milestones, and enhance project efficiency.
Operations Manager
House of Design Robotics LLC
Nampa
12.2022 - 09.2024
- Collaborate cross-functionally to identify inefficiencies, implement process enhancements, and develop workflow enhancements that drive operational excellence and improvement.
- Participates in strategic and tactical planning for the organization and partners with senior management.
- Leverage ERP & Project Management software including Epicor & Jira software to optimize production workflow.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to develop, monitor, & refine department to companywide budgeting strategies aligning with business growth initiatives.
Robotics Process Engineer
House of Design Robotics LLC
Nampa
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Design & implement comprehensive operation testing to evaluate system performance, reliability, and compliance of mechanical/electrical components ensuring alignment with DA matrix on a $40M project.
- Prepares acceptance testing protocol by collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate system functionality and adherence to project specifications.
- Oversee & analyze system performance through testing FAT, capturing key metrics such as OEE, quality assurance data, & failure diagnostics to drive continuous improvement.
Field Service Engineer
House of Design Robotics LLC
Nampa
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Diagnose, refine, & implement hardware & software modifications.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of industrial safety & automation standards to enhance system reliability, and mitigate operational risks in high-performance manufacturing environments.
Lead Electrical Technician
Precision Pumping Systems
Boise
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Assembled & wired industrial electrical panels ensuring full compliance with UL508A standards.
- Collaborated with engineering to conduct functional testing & validation of electrical panels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Boise State University
BoiseSkills
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Process engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Automation techniques
- Production oversight
- Effective communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
Project Manager III
JTS
09.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
House of Design Robotics LLC
12.2022 - 09.2024
Robotics Process Engineer
House of Design Robotics LLC
06.2020 - 12.2022
Field Service Engineer
House of Design Robotics LLC
02.2019 - 06.2020
Lead Electrical Technician
Precision Pumping Systems
04.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Boise State University