# Matthew Cho

> Technical Leader | Mechanical Engineering | NPI | Product Development | Team Leadership

Location: San Carlos, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/matthewcho1

Mechanical engineering leader and technical contributor with a proven track record in product development, NPI, and cross-functional team leadership. My experience spans mechanical design, program management, manufacturing optimization, and supply chain development, enabling the successful transition of products from concept to volume production.

I bring a unique blend of strategic leadership and hands-on technical execution, having led engineering teams while also contributing deeply to product innovation. Whether developing complex mechanical systems, driving NPI efforts, or leading teams through critical product milestones, I ensure that engineering innovation translates into practical, high-impact solutions that meet business and operational goals.

Core Expertise:
• Product Development & Mechanical Design – Delivering innovative, scalable, and manufacturable solutions for high-performance systems.
• NPI & Manufacturing Optimization – Managing design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and supplier collaboration to ensure efficient high-volume production.
• Cross-Functional Leadership – Driving alignment between engineering, supply chain, operations, and business stakeholders to achieve company objectives.
• Systems Integration & Problem-Solving – Leading efforts to resolve complex design challenges while ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Program & Project Management – Managing product development timelines, risk mitigation, and execution to meet aggressive market deadlines.

I am passionate about bridging leadership and technical expertise, ensuring that both engineering innovation and operational efficiency drive business success. Always open to exploring opportunities that challenge me to solve complex engineering problems while building and scaling high-performing teams.


Specialties:
New product development • Engineering Program Management • Team building • R&D • Consumer products • Enterprise products • Tablets • Phones • IT hardware • Autonomous Vehicle • Engineering consulting • Motion control • Engineering analysis • Supply chain and manufacturing process development • Supply chain management • Automotive • Creo • Solidworks • Complex surface modeling • Finite element analysis • Statistical simulation • Tolerance analysis • Plastic injection-molding • RIM forming • Die casting • Metal and plastic extrusions • Physical vapor deposition • Metal injection molding • Forging • Chemical etching • CNC machining • Metal stamping and forming • Industrial Design

## Work Experience
### Mechanical Engineering Leader | Product Development & Systems Development @ Ghost Autonomy
Jan 2018 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Directed cross-functional engineering teams to develop and implement autonomous systems, balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on technical contributions.
• Delivered robust mechanical designs for complex systems, navigating ambiguity to ensure both reliability and timeliness.
• Led detailed design, design for manufacturing (DFM), and component selection, working closely with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure parts met performance, cost, and manufacturability requirements.

### Mechanical Engineering Lead | NPI & Product Development @ Cisco Meraki
Jan 2013 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Led mechanical engineering efforts for a diverse range of hardware products, including SD-WAN appliances, cameras, wireless access points, and phones, driving end-to-end product development from concept to mass production.
• Developed cost and manufacturing strategies, including should-cost models and DFM collaboration with global suppliers, ensuring efficient scaling from prototype to high-volume production.
• Overcame complex engineering and supply chain challenges to deliver high-quality products at scale, contributing to significant business growth and industry recognition.

### Mechanical Engineering Leader | Manufacturing & Product Development @ QSecure
Jan 2009 – Jan 2013 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Led mechanical design and manufacturing for next-generation payment technology, driving innovation in smart credit cards with dynamic security features.
• Improved manufacturability and production scalability, enabling high-yield manufacturing through process innovations.
• Established key supply chain partnerships and facilitated technology transfers to support successful product scaling.

### Mechanical Design Consulting @ Mechanical Design and Engineering Consulting
Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 | San Francisco Bay Area
Freelance mechanical design consultant for consumer electronics companies.

### Mechanical Engineering Lead @ Line 6
Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 | Greater Los Angeles Area
• Managed multiple hardware development programs and mentored teams in DFM best practices.

### Mechanical Engineering & Program Management @ Avid
Jan 2001 – Jan 2007 | San Francisco Bay Area
• Program Management: Managed engineering programs for professional audio systems, coordinating efforts across design, manufacturing, and testing teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
• Mechanical Engineering: Designed and validated complex mechanical systems, contributing to the development of industry-leading audio hardware solutions.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University

### Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Penn State University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/matthewmcho

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Last updated: 2026-04-13