1. MATTHEW J. OWENS
509 10th
Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 35205
(256)-347-6831
mattowens55@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an entry-level position in manufacturing or metallurgical engineering
SUMMARY
• Solid Modeling Experience as both a Student Assistant and Teachers Assistant
• Bachelors of Science in Materials Engineering with a Minor in Mathematics
• Track record of proven leadership and personal accountability
EDUCATION
University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering, April 2016
Minor in Mathematics
GPA – 3.29/4.00
Courses included:
Materials Processing Metals & Alloys I
Composite Materials Metals & Alloys II
Ceramic Materials Mechanical Behavior of Materials
Polymeric Materials Characterization of Materials
EXPERIENCE
CNC Programmer, May 2016-Present
Precision Grinding, Birmingham, Alabama
• Received hands on training on running CNC milling machines of varying sizes and
manufacturing.
• Trained with instructor in Gibbs Cam software for CNC milling and lathe software.
• Measured parts with precision measuring equipment including micrometers, bore gauges,
calipers, and telescoping gauges.
Laboratory Technician, May 2015-May 2016
Bowser-Morner, Birmingham, Alabama
• Performed standard aggregate tests including ASTM C88, C131, C127, C136, etc. in order to collect data such
as specific gravity, abrasion resistance, and alkali-silica reactivity.
• Performed calculations from the data in these tests to collect information on moisture content, specific gravity,
and abrasion loss.
Manufacturing Assistant, December 2015
UAB Materials Processing and Development Center, Birmingham, Alabama
• Produced composite parts made of nylon 6,6 and glass fiber at an on campus facility, with the parts going to
companies partnered with the university.
• Produced high volume of parts for industrial using compression molding

2. Teachers Assistant, August 2014 – April 2015
UAB School of Engineering, Birmingham, Alabama
• Assisted with instruction of engineering graphics class by grading assignments, holding lab hours for one-on-
one instruction, and in class help with individual student questions
• Assisted honors section of class during 3D printing project with small group instruction supplemental to class
with 3D printing in engineering design lab
COLLEGIATE ACTIVITIES
• Vice-President, Alpha Sigma Mu (Materials Engineering Honor Society), 2015-2016
• Treasurer, American Foundry Society, 2015-2016
• School of Engineering Senator, Undergraduate Student Government, 2015-2016
SKILLS
• Proficient with PTC CreO (ProE)
• JMAT Pro
• Basic knowledge of Solidworks
• Trained in Gibbs CAM software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Mathematica
• Stella Modeling Software
• MATLAB