Greg Smith
Chesterfield, Michigan 48051
***********@*****.***
Objective
A highly motivated and performance driven Mechanical Engineer with over 10
years of experience in product development and program management seeking a
challenging position to apply my skills and experience to accomplish
company goals.
Employment History
Incat, Novi, MI (contract to Chrysler, LLC)
Body Design & Release Engineer, 2007 - 2008
Managed design and release of exterior products to ensure design intent,
reliability, cost, and timing requirements were met. Coordinated with
Suppliers to keep projects on time and under budget. Supported prototype
and production builds and activities to ensure issue resolution and
optimization of plant operations. Contributed to Continuous Improvement
activities to optimize designs and processes for improved quality and cost
reductions.
Aerotek, Southfield, MI (contract to Collins & Aikman)
Product Development Engineer, 2005 - 2007
Provided engineering support at Collins & Aikman manufacturing plants and
OEM assembly plants for exterior body components. Managed engineering and
quality requirements, and participated in tooling and fixture designs.
Provided support at molding, painting, and assembly/sequencing facilities.
Managed design changes to ensure design intent and efficiency.
Decoma Exterior Systems, Troy, MI
Product Development Engineer, 1999 - 2005
Provided customer interface, lead design activities, and supported sales
activities. Responsible for design budget, project timing, testing
requirements, quality requirements, GD&T, PPAP, and participated in
tooling and fixture designs. Supported manufacturing in the design process
and prototype builds. Lead design team to create components from initial
scans and surface.
DaimlerChrysler, Auburn Hills, MI
Product Engineer, August 1997 to April 1999
Design and production of bumper systems for the Chrysler Large Car Platform
(LH, JR/JA). Provided design, project management and coordination with
manufacturing groups and suppliers.
Gonzalez Design Engineering
Project Engineer, August 1995 to August 1997
Design and coordinate military specifications, standards and test methods
for U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) and the Defense
Logistics Agency (DLA-GS).
Education
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1995, Oakland University, Rochester, MI