Matthew Knebel, P.Eng.

Engineering Manager @ Exco Engineering

About

As the Engineering Manager at Exco Engineering, I have the privilege of working with our talented engineering team to deliver next-generation automotive tooling to customers around the world. Exco is founded on innovation, and I enjoy collaborating across departments to develop improved processes and workflows that enhance our customers’ experience while empowering our employees to reach their full potential. When I’m not in the office, you’ll find me in the garage restoring vintage cars and motorcycles or spending time with family out on the lake.

Country

Canada

City

Richmond Hill

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Initiation, Overseeing Projects, IT Project Leadership, Sales, Technical Project Leadership, Agile Methodologies, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC), Siemens NX, Continuous Improvement, Business Development, Communication, Project Management, Additive Manufacturing, Product Development, Design

Experience

Engineering Manager

Exco Engineering

2025-6 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

Work directly with our team of talented project managers and tooling designers at our Canada and US locations to develop best in class, large scale high pressure die cast tooling. Oversee and lead internal continuous improvement initiatives to boost the productivity and efficiency of our design and production systems.

Project Lead

Exco Engineering

2023-1 - 2024-2 · 1 yr 2 mos

Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

Founded and led a team focused on developing proprietary automation tools, saving 3000 hours of intellectual capacity within the engineering department annually. I was responsible for recruiting and training software developers, obtaining feedback from management and stakeholders on deliverables, and strategically organizing the software development backlog.

Design Engineer

Exco Engineering

2022-2 - 2023-1 · 1 yr

Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

Worked with Senior Engineers to help design some of the largest high-pressure die-cast tooling in the world. Travelled to customers throughout North America to support existing projects and seek new opportunities.

Founder

Flow3D.ca

2020-5 - 2023-12 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Designed, manufactured and sold vintage car, motorcycle and snowmobile parts. Products were distributed globally, with over 400 total unit sales across five different designs. The intellectual property was acquired by Botter Manufacturing in late 2023: https://bottermanufacturing.com/

Junior Engineer

Solinst

2019-2 - 2022-2 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Ontario, Canada

Successfully drove and managed the implementation of additive manufacturing technology within the company, drastically reducing prototype cost while accelerating design efficiency. Performed cost-benefit analysis of potential machine acquisitions and process improvements. Presented findings to management and collaborated with suppliers to acquire optimal solutions. Responsible for the development and testing of mechanical designs and multiple new product launches. Utilized deductive reasoning and machine analytics to increase reliability and reduce the variability of production processes.

Process Engineer Intern

Multimatic

2018-5 - 2018-8 · 4 mos

Consulted with management and staff to develop a database to track expendable tooling and preventative maintenance schedules on all production equipment, improving overall maintenance efficiency. Reduced scrap rates by completing a comprehensive study on valve spring sorting. Identified supplier quality issues and lead meetings with suppliers to successfully resolve the problem.