
Matthew W. Wright
Professional Education:
General Motors Institute , M.E - Cognate: Chassis & Engine Design
Lean Manufacturing Practitioner – Goodrich Aero-structures, Chula Vista, CA - 2008
Bob Bondurant Driving School (SCCA Licensed) - 2001
Professional Experience:
2011–2014: Ricardo, Inc. Chief Engineer, Detroit, Mi
2007-2011: Independent Engineering Consultant, Ca
2005-2007: Saleen Inc. Production Manager, Irvine, Ca
2000-2005: Saleen Inc. Lead Engineer Saleen S7 TT , Irvine, Ca
Select Professional Activities:
Lead powertrain engineer for amphibious tracked vehicle, including engine, cool pack, fuel systems, and transmission interface
Powertrain lead engineer for medium volume series hybrid road vehicle
Production responsible for ALMS & FIA Competition S7 Race Cars (’06-’07, approx. 8 x cars, including LeMans winning Saleen S7, GTS Class 2010)
Production responsible for Saleen S7 Twin Turbo Street Cars (approx. 40 x cars)
Design responsible, Composite Bodywork, layup schedule & tooling Saleen S7 & S7R
Design responsible: S7 Composite Chassis (Chromoly, Aluminum, Nomex, etc)
Production responsible for Parnelli Jones 5.0L Saleen Mustangs (‘06-’07, 500 x cars)
Engineering Consultant: Arciero -Miller Nitto Tire Development program
Pit Captain - 2004 Baja 1000 & 500 Champions, Arciero – Miller Trophy Truck Class
Developed Saleen 7.0L Twin Turbo 750 CARB Certified Street Car Engine
Design responsible for twin screw positive displacement supercharger, 3L