Phil Smith

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EDUCATION

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering 2012

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 2010 North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina KNOWLEDGE & SKI LLS

Product Design

• Proficient with: 3D CAD, Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), 2D Engineering Drawings, GD&T

(Tolerances), Schematics, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), Fortran, Matlab, MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint

• Electrical Design Exposure such as: Electro-Mechanical Devices, Electrical Enclosures, Polyurethane Potting, PCB Layout Support, PCB Component (Placement, Spacing, Max Ceiling Height, Footprints), Via Holes, Wire Routings, Pin-Outs

• Mechanical Design Expertise: Custom Machined Metal and Plastic Components, Plastic Injection Molded Parts, 3D Printing, Aluminum/Zinc Die Casting, Pneumatics/Hydraulics, Composite Materials, Threads/Fittings, Torque Specifications, Bearings/Bushings, Material Selection, Off-The-Shelf Product Selection & Integration, Laser Etching

• Electro/Mechanical Fastening Methods such as: Tweezer Welding, Orbital Welding, Brazing, Structural & Electrical Crimping, Metal-to-Metal Adhesives, Various Cyanoacrylate/Silicone/Polyurethane Adhesives, O-Ring Seals Project Management, Organization, & Documentation

• Managed and Controlled Design Aspects such as: Bill of Materials (BOM), Multi-Level/Modular BOM, Configurable BOM, Assemblies/Sub-Assemblies, Part Numbers, ERP system control/Enterprise Application Software

• Request for Quotes (RFQ), Vendor Communication, Component Sourcing, Project Forecasting

• Support Manufacturing with Go/No-Go Gauge, Manufacturing Instructions, Manufacturing Aid, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement

Product Testing & Root Cause Analysis/Critical Thinking

• Design of Experiments (DOE) (both standardized IEC, ASTM, UL and in-house tests), Prototype Assembly, Meticulous Record Keeping (Labels, Pictures, Measurements), Test Reports

• Types of Test include: Shock and Vibration (Sine and Random Vibration), Hydrostatic Pressure (Crush), Ingress Protection

(IP) (Water Leak & Spray), Hazardous Chemical Corrosion, Salt Water Fog, Pull-to-Failure Hands-On Proficiency

• Lathe & Milling Machine (End Mill) with Digital Read Out and Multi-Axis Automated Operations, Drill Press, Powered Rotary Tools, Sanders/Grinders, Hand Tools, IPC-7711/7721 Certification for Lead Free Soldering (Thru-Hole), Wire Tinning/Stripping/Soldering

WORK EXPERIENCE

Educated Design & Development 2016 to 2017

Company Profile: Locally owned & operated testing lab (ISO 17025 accredited) with large, worldwide customer base. Services Division offers in-house or on-site product testing and facility inspection; and Equipment Division sells specialized testing products Product Design Engineer Cary, North Carolina

Services/Equipment Division

• Solved Unique Problems with Individual Perspective, Root Cause Analysis, and Critical Thinking: Fixed a non-functioning Spark Ignition Tester which had previously been in development for 2 years

• Increased Company’s Testing Services by designing, purchasing, assembling, and troubleshooting specialized products such as the Reciprocating Pneumatic Lifter capable of lifting and lowering a heavy weight thousands of times

• Increased Vendor Sources, Decreased Costs, and Increased Quality through: technical documentation and improvement. Organized, Documented, and Recorded Assemblies & Components which were previously undocumented. Created from scratch: 3D CAD parts and assemblies, 2D Engineering Drawings with cutouts, exploded views, BOMs

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• Added Structure and Provided Unique Perspective: by advising on Pumpkin Masters Test Proposal & External Ice Test Added intellectual property to company’s database

MTS Systems 2012 to 2016

Company Profile: Multi-national design & manufacturer of sensors and custom test/validation equipment (NASDAQ: MTSC) Global Customers are mostly OEM hydraulic cylinder manufacturers or integrators, as well as companies such as Caterpillar and John Deere. Product Design Engineer Cary, North Carolina

MTS Sensors div., R&D dept., Mobile (Automotive) Hydraulics Products

• Spurred Product Innovation to Meet and Exceed Customers’ Requirements: Designed, prototyped, tested, and delivered to manufacturing entirely new product lines, such as the MH Flexible (FMH), MH Railway, High-Temp MH, and MXR.

• Increase Internal Communication Efficiency: Invented Configurable BOM Management System to explain complex systems in a way everyone can understand. Added transparency and revision tracking to a previously opaque system.

• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration: Contributed to effective idea sharing and information flow, through hosting and attending design meetings, progress updates, manufacturing meetings, and customer conference calls

• Increased Company’s Product and Process Understanding/Intellectual Property through several testing initiatives. Leak Testing Project resulted in manufacturing procedure change and quality improvement. Corrosion Testing Project resulted in concrete answers for Applications Engineers and new rare-earth magnet RFQ proposals for R&D

• Improved Vendor Communication: Work within each vendor’s unique capabilities to adapt projects/parts to be cost effective; Cold called dozens of new vendors and sent hundreds of RFQs to establish new pricing and sourcing. General Electric 2011

NPI Engineering Intern Greenville, South Carolina

GE Power bus., New Product Introduction (NPI) dept., Gas Turbine Compressor Rotors

• Improved Manufacturing Efficiency by concentrating worker’s tools all in one place (LEAN manufacturing)

• Enhance Quality and Reduce Defects by writing FARO Laser alignment inspection tool

• Boost Workplace Safety by writing overhead gantry operating instructions United Technologies Corporation (UTC) 2010

R&D Engineering Intern Wilson, North Carolina

Kidde Aerospace subs., R&D dept., Aerospace Fire Detectors

• Solved Problems through repeated experimentation: Open Flame Testing to determine why fire detectors did not reset as quickly as expected. Fluid contamination testing to determine which chemicals change resistivity values Shipman Technologies 2009

R&D Engineering Intern Durham, North Carolina

• Quality Assurance and Root-Cause Analysis: Check wire lengths in gold-standard unit to schematic

• Troubleshot Manufacturing Issues: Egg Identifier Gasket Leak Testing to determine source of water ingress Sonoco 2008

Manufacturing Engineering Intern Winnipeg, MB, Canada Global Flexibles bus., Manufacturing dept., Flexible Packaging Products

• Improved Operational Efficiency by recording material waste and operator downtime PASSION TO CONSTANTLY IMPROVE

Physically

Marathon Running Tennis, Golf, Rock Climbing, Weights, Hiking, SCUBA, Snowboarding/Skiing, Waterskiing, etc

• Always pushing my limits: I’ve ran 14 marathons so far (including 2 marathons in 2 days)

• Passionate about keeping healthy through physical activity and proper nutrition Mentally

Excel Spreadsheets

• I’m known as the Excel Guru at work and at home. I love a mental puzzle, especially when it solves a real-world problem Non-Fiction Books/Documentaries/News, Science & Technology, Computers

• Passionate about learning and eager to stay informed about Science, Technology, and the world Music

• Improve my weaknesses. Becoming more well-rounded by learning music

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