Matthew Dubea

Mechanical Engineer · Design (CAD/CAE) · Lean Manufacturing · Process Automation

Matthew Dubea

Engineer who ships real hardware—and improves how it gets built

I design parts, tools, and processes that hold up on the floor: clean CAD/CAE, practical fixtures, clear drawings, and small automations that remove friction from production. I like turning tribal knowledge into standards, dashboards, and checklists that raise the bar for everyone.

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What I Do

  • Design for manufacturability: parts, assemblies, and fixtures that build fast and repeatably.
  • Process optimization: remove waste, reduce setup, simplify documentation.
  • Quality by design: clear GD&T, inspection intent, and failure-mode thinking from day one.
  • Lightweight automation: Python + Power BI to turn manual steps into simple tools and live metrics.

Recent Wins

⚙ Racing Trike: designed & built 4130/1018 steel frame, TIG welded and machined; drivetrain tweaks + DFM/DFA changes cut assembly time and reduced BOM cost while preserving factors of safety.
🛰 Mechatronics Payload: multi-sensor integration with IMU/thermal/distance; PWM motor/servo control; tuned PID to reduce overshoot; C++/Python logic with telemetry for reliable field tests.
🤖 Autonomous Robot: Python control stack with ultrasonic/IR sensing; modular retrieval mechanism; performance validated across obstacle courses.

How I Work

  • Start with constraints and failure modes. Design for test and serviceability.
  • Prefer simple mechanisms, clear drawings, and standard hardware.
  • Instrument processes—then remove steps or automate them.
  • Document as I build: build sheets, checklists, and lightweight dashboards.

Education & Development

  • B.S. Mechanical Engineering — University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  • Study Abroad: UCL London (2024) — Energy Systems & Design
  • Continuing: GD&T depth, FEA repetition, scripting for engineering workflows