Michael R. Smith

**** ********* **., ******, ** *8428

248-***-**** acwbhm@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Enthusiastic mechanical designer with diverse experience across project life cycle, including research and development, manufacturing, and project leadership. A strong conceptual thinker with the ability to think outside the box.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

3D modeling and drawings

Pro Engineer 20+ years - Creo 3 and Windchill

Reading and interpreting blueprints

ANSI Y14.5 and GD&T

Self-motivated

Creative thinking

Excellent communication skills

Team player

EXPERIENCE

October 2015 – June 2016

BAE Systems Inc. Sterling Heights, MI

Senior Spec Designer

Used ProE to update models and drawings for military track vehicle to meet government standards.

March 2008 - August 2015

FEV North America Inc. Auburn Hills, MI

Senior Designer

Support the design and development of hydraulic hybrid vehicles and engine research.

Responsible for the design of hydraulic pump components i.e. housings (casting), input shafts, barrels and conrods, internal component clearance studies, vehicle packaging, test fixtures

Utilize knowledge of various fabrication and engineering practices to produce 3-D cad models in ProE and detail drawings in accordance with company standards.

Responsible for releasing and maintaining cad documentation to the company PDM system.

Assist with checking.

Produce monthly reports detailing completed work and new concepts

March 2007 – March 2008

Think Path Inc. Sterling Heights, MI

Senior Designer

Update models and drawings for personal carriers to meet government standards

March 2004 – March 2007

Self-Guided Systems LLC, Rochester Hills, MI

Mechanical Design Manager

Responsible for the mechanical design and overseas manufacturing of a laser guided lawnmower.

Create and maintain scheduling for the engineering department.

Develop initial design concepts for prototype and manufacturing

November 2000 – March 2004

FEV Engine Technology Inc. Auburn Hills, MI

Senior Designer

Assist in the design and development free piston engine creating layout and component details.

Maintain top assembly documentation.

Assist in Pro/Engineer training.

March 1997 – October 2000

MSX International Auburn Hills, MI

Design leader

Support product development for the INDEPENDENCE 3000 IBOT wheelchair

Utilizing stampings, castings, plastic injection molded and blow molded technology

Pro/Engineer system administration

January 1994 – March 1997

New Line Design Inc. Dryden, MI

President

Product design and consulting specializing in Pro/Engineer

Pro/Engineer consultant and designer for the T2000 semi truck cab structure

Automotive: Design interior components - armrest, cup holders

Industrial design: Garden tools, cell phones, vacuum cleaner attachment's furniture, appliance accessories, Medical enclosures for certain applications

Miscellaneous information: Solid model creation from IGES wire frame

June 1993 – January 1994

Borg Warner Automotive Sterling Heights, MI

Senior Designer

Designed and detailed components for fuel vapor management

December 1992 – June 1993

GKN Automotive Auburn Hills, MI

Designer/Detailer

Detailed front wheel drive castings

June 1986 – April 1992

Lectron Products Inc. Rochester, MI

Designer

Design packaging for electronic components used in automotive applications. Assist in training and skill development of co-workers using Pro/Engineer

1985 Composite Systems Inc. Flint, MI

1982 – 1984 Spec Tool Company Grand Rapids, MI

EDUCATION

Acme Institute of Technology, Grand Rapids, MI

Mechanical Draftsman, June 1981

Kendall School of Design, Grand Rapids, MI

Fundamental Design and Illustration

Lake Superior State College, Sault Sainte Marie, MI

Business Management

Grosse Pointe High School, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

High School, June 1969

AWARDS

Received patent #5,124,549 award for Automatic Headlamp Dimmer with Optical Baffle

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