Matthew McConkey

Matthew McConkey has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Matthew is currently working as a Senior Mechanical Engineer R&D at Beta Bionics, where they support activities related to the development and manufacture readiness of bionic pancreases. Their responsibilities include creating and updating part and assembly models using SOLIDWORKS, problem-solving, and validating part and performance issues.

Prior to their current position, McConkey worked at Edwards Lifesciences as a Senior Supplier Development Engineer. In this role, they performed supplier technical assessments, focusing on the application of Lean 6 Sigma to manufacturing, quality, development, and management systems. Matthew led cross-functional teams for internal assessments on suppliers and facilitated supplier self-assessments.

Before that, McConkey served as a Sr. Engineer II Research & Development at Glaukos Corporation. Here, they were involved in all activities related to product development of invasive and implantable devices, including concept design, SOLIDWORKS modeling, prototyping, testing, BOM creation, and vendor selection.

McConkey also has significant experience at Alcon, where they worked as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Manufacturing Science & Technology. In this role, they provided project-based support to manufacturing, focusing on production part and process changes. Matthew managed project planning, execution, schedule, and cost estimation.

At the beginning of their career, McConkey worked as a Consultant at Hammerhead Enterprises, where they designed quick-release scope mounts for guns. Matthew also served as a Senior Development Engineer at Technoview, Inc., where they managed the mechanical design of a minimally invasive surgical tool.

In summary, Matthew McConkey has a strong background in mechanical engineering, with expertise in product development, supplier technical assessments, project management, and process improvement.

Matthew McConkey attended Washington State University, where they studied Mechanical Engineering and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. No specific start or end years are provided for their education at this institution.