Matt Marcella

Matt is the Chief Operating Officer as of August 2023. His primary responsibility is management of engineering activities to include process, simulation, mechanical and controls and design. Results-driven and dedicated management professional with wide-ranging experience planning and leading operations involving medium to large-sized manufacturing environments both domestically and internationally. Track record devising, evaluating, and implementing continuous improvement projects to minimize waste, reduce costs, improve quality and maximize throughput.  Excellent communicator with success building cohesive teams focused on addressing production, safety, quality, and throughput goals by encouraging proactive participation from all stakeholders.
‍Previous Experience Rivian, Bloomington, IL October 2017 – August 2020
‍Director of Body & Paint
AM General LLC, Mishawaka, IN January 2015 – October 2017
‍Area Manager, Body & Paint
Advanced Manufacturing January 2015 – July 2015
‍Engineering Specialist Bull Moose Tube Company, Elkhart, IN September 2013-January 2015
‍Production Manager AM General LLC, Mishawaka, IN October 2007 – August 2013
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Specialist
‍AM General LLC, Mishawaka, IN June 2006 – September 2007
Lead Technical Engineer – Body Shop
‍AM General LLC, Mishawaka, IN March 2001 – May 2006
General Assembly ShiftLeader/Assistant Shift Leader
‍Koltanbar Engineering, Troy, MI March 1998 – November 2000
‍Process Engineer Grand Design, Warren, MI November 1996 – February 1998
‍Process Engineer
 Education
‍Villanova University – March 2013
Master’s Certificate in Project Management
Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN – August 2006
Master of Business Administration
Northwood University, Midland, MI – June 1999
Bachelor of Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude