Alan Smith

Product Development Designer

Personal Information

 

 

Alan Smith

6846 velvet horn drive

Lorain Ohio 44053

Telephone: 440-315-4349

Email: alan@americad.net

   

Education

 

Lorain County Community College, pursuit of BSME, 3 years (2008)

Ridge Tool, Solid Edge Custom training,

2007 CIM Solutions, Cadkey, NC Graphics, Solid Edge, Surfcam

1998-2001 DP Technologies - Esprit Milling, turning, EDM

1999-2005 Lorain County Community College, CAD & Pre-engineering, Student member of SME, Deans list, 1

1988-1989 Lorin County Joint Vocational School, National and State Certified Emergency Medical Technician Firelands High School, Diploma, College Prep, 1986

   

Experience

 

Medical Design Engineer

Feb 2009 –Aug 2009– CAD/CAM Systems Specialist Sept 2006 –Jan 2009 Ridge Tool Company Elyria, Ohio– Sept 2006– 2005

RSB Spine, LLC

Cleveland, Ohio

Responsible for engineering changes, new product designs of spinal implants, bone screws and the instruments used during surgery to insert the implant, BOM's, finite element analysis. Used SolidWorks for drafting, design, and for FEA, CNC programming and production of prototypes. Trained and familiar with FDA ISO procedures.

Product Development Designer

Responsible for engineering changes, new product designs, BOM's, finite element analysis. Use Solid Edge and Unigraphics for drafting, design, CNC programming, FEMAP for FEA, and TeamCenter for PDM. Use of Rapid Prototype machines and model shop to build prototypes. Create 3D solid models, blueprints, 2D & 3D assemblies. Design of steel and aluminum casting, forgings and powder metal components. Design of complex models for plastic injection molds.

Owner / Sales & Applications

2002

AmeriCad Technical Group, Ltd.

Berlin Heights, Ohio

Direct sales in N Ohio and SE Michigan, application engineering, customer demonstrations, installations, training and support of customers and prospects. Manage business, customer support and training, create business plans for growth, employees, insurance, and forecast reports. Test beta software and report back issues for resolutions and enhancements. Contract CAD Design / CNC Programming, Web Design, computer repairs, upgrades, virus and spy ware removal.

Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Contract position

2004

BF Goodrich Landing Gear

Cleveland, Ohio

Produce Operation sheets, routers, design tooling and fixtures for manufacturing floor. Worked on projects for B2, F14 & F16 with security clearance.

Software Sales/Application Engineer

1998 - 2002

CIM Solutions & Networking

Canton, Michigan

Direct sales position in N Ohio and W PA; including application engineering, customer demonstrations, installations, training and support. Managed area existing customer base and developed plans for growth. Test beta software and report back issues for resolutions and enhancements. Manage computer networks, upgrades and repairs.

Designer Drafter/CAD Systems Specialist

1992 - 1998

York International Corporation

Elyria, Ohio

Responsible for engineering changes, new product designs, BOM's, computer hardware/software support and training and first aid. Design of furnaces, heat pumps, condensing units and evaporator coils including sheet metal (flat/development) design, wire harnesses, tube routing and electrical diagrams.

CAD/CAM Engineer

1990 - 1992

M.A. Harrison Mfg.

Birmingham, Ohio

Responsible for CAD drawings, operation sheets, Quality inspection sheets, CNC programs for mills & lathes and computer hardware/software support.

CAD & Hydraulics Design

1988 - 1990

S.A.E., Inc.

Birmingham, Ohio

Responsible for all CAD drawings including electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics for custom hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Building of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Rebuilding of hydraulic pumps and servos and installation of systems. Assist in the design and building of PLC cabinets for custom installations at LTV Steel and Lorain Steel Mill.