Michael Smith
Objective To be an asset and a leader for your company with my education, experience, work ethic, innovative ideas and integrity.
Education Mitchell High School Graduation date: 1992 Memphis, TN
Grambling State University Graduation date: 1999 Grambling, LA
Bachelor of Science: Electronic Engineering
Christian Brothers University: Graduate Engineering Master Quality Certificate Program: Completed 2011 Memphis, TN
Christian Brothers University: Master in Engineering Management: Expected Graduation Date: 2014 Memphis, TN
Relevant Engineering Courses Completed:
Auto Cad, Engineering Graphics, Electronic Devices I and II, Principles of Electric Circuits I & II, Circuits Analysis, Computer Applications, Fortran, Micro Processing Engineering, Technical Writing, Circuits & Machines, Instrumentation and Measurement, Safety Engineering, Digital Logics, Engineering Materials, and Engineering Economy, Calculus I & II, Physics I & II, Statistics, and Chemistry.
Christian Brothers University Quality Program:
Courses Completed: Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Quality System for Medical Device Industry.
Training
Basic GD&T and Advance GD&T, Tolerance and Stack-Up Analysis, Root Cause Analysis (Duke Okes), Internal and Supplier Audit Training, Six Sigma Green Belt (Smarter Solutions), and Lean Manufacturing
Employment History
11- 04 to Present Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN
Quality Engineer II 09-08 to present (Smith & Nephew)
Lead Failure Investigations for trauma instruments and implants.
Review and implement improvement for Product Procedures, Prints, Work instructions, Work Standards, and other Engineering changes.
Perform external and internal audits for different manufacturing processes.
Manage and create countermeasures for reduction in rework and scrap.
Investigate and perform RCAs on field complaints, discrepant parts, manufacturing processing issues, and gauging issues.
Review and Approve First Articles and solve other quality concerns.
Manage and communicate with Suppliers on their procedures, process, gauging, and products.
Lead Scrap Reduction teams for improvements with FPY and scrap.
Improve quality segment of lean assessment by identifying and implementing improvements.
Lead and work with different manufacturing teams on CAPA issues.
Interface with Development, Manufacturing, and Procurement with new product launches and existing product issues.
Create and Review inspection procedures, inspection criteria and critical features for medical products.
Support design transfer activates focused in development of gauge design, inspection processes, GRR, capability studies, critical features, PFEMAs and process validations.
Direct work of Quality Technicians
Support Training Department with Training Employees to Smith & Nephew Procedures and Policies.
Manufacturing Engineer 08-07 to 09-08 (Smith & Nephew)
Create Laser programs for identification and traceability for implants and instruments.
Responsible for the programming of Vision Engineering Systems for the packaging area.
Manage the manufacturing process of trauma nails.
Evaluate existing machinery and makes recommendations for upgrading or replacement.
Interface with Production Supervision, Tool design, and Tool & Die and Maintenance with respect to manufacturing method, tooling, and equipment.
Supports Manufacturing in delivering quality product to the customer on time.
Support new product development
Implement and monitor cost savings initiatives
Quality Tech 11-04 to 08-07 (Smith & Nephew)
Final & Packaging Inspection : Inspect medical products per specified procedures within framework FDA Quality
System requirements.
Responsible for use of inspection equipment & measuring techniques.
Interface with Quality Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers with Medical Products.
Receiving Inspection: Inspect Suppliers products
Star Point Audit team member
08-03 to 05-04 Excelsior Christian School Monroe, LA
Science Instructor
Oversee all high school science classes, activities and projects.
Coach Football and Basketball teams
02-01 to 01-02 City of Ruston Light and Power Ruston, LA
Electrician and Meter Technician
Perform Troubleshooting of motors, transformers, and electrical meters.
Repair and manage all electrical equipment at Ruston’s power plant and throughout the city of Ruston.
Design and test electrical equipment and meters
Manage output voltage readings at substations within the city of Ruston.
10-99 to 10-00 Johnson Controls Shreveport, LA
Quality Technician
Manufacture seats for General Motors
Member of Problem Solving Team for Production issues.
Create and update Quality charts.
Measurements of seat contours and troubleshooting automotive seat dysfunctions.
Manage Suppliers returns