Terry Smith

Engineering Manager,  SIGN Fracture Care International

As a mentor, how can you help with the Fuse community?

"Engineering Leader with extensive experience focused in mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Project Management and Product Development in the Medical Device, Alternative Energy and Aerospace industries. Over the years I have been able to work in a variety of industries giving me a breadth of experience and exposure to wide variety of engineering and product development tools used to capture the customer needs, develop meaningful requirements that have launched dozens of new products. Working in engineering management provides consistent opportunities to mentor employees and foster learning. Specialties: Creating and Leading diverse multi-disciplinary teams, Engineering Management, New Product Development , Requirements development, New, Product Launches, Technical and organizational problem solving , 3D design, DFM, DFA, DFMEA, Rapid Prototyping, Injection molding, machined part development, Program Management, Risk Management."

Biography

My career has included working on and designing parts for the YF-22 Fighter, B-2 Bomber, F-22 Fighter, Deep Space radioisotope power supplies, concentrating solar renewable energy products, handheld X-ray fluorescent instrumentation and orthopedic implants used in developing countries. These companies include 2 major corporations, 2 start ups and a non-profit organization. In my spare time I raised two boys with my wife, they are now in college.

Area of Expertise

• Non-Profit
• Project Management

Experience

• Engineering
• Manufacturing & Mining
• Nonprofit Organizations

Other Experience

• Holder of 4 patents
• Active in church, various volunteer activities.