Brian J.

Smith
9925 Dixie Hwy. Phone: 586-808-2133
Fair Haven, Michigan 48023 Email: bjsmith25@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Designer Position in Automotive/Military Product Development where my strong design
experience and CAD proficiency will allow completion of demanding projects within crucial timelines.

CAREER SUMMARY
Known for being a highly motivated team player with particular focus to detail and decision making to
insure tasks are completed on time. Twenty seven years experienced in the automotive and tooling industry
with 24 years as a CAD Designer. Skilled using Cad tools UGNX5, Catia V5, Pro|ENGINEER/Wildfire 4.0,
Ideas and GD&T to create and maintain 3D Models, Assemblies and Drawings that pertain to real world
Designs. Adaptable to new products/projects by being a self starter and quick learner with excellent
communication and people skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ROUSH INDUSTRIES INC., Allen Park, Michigan 2007-2010

Automotive/Military Design and Engineering Company
Sr. Product Designer-Powertrain, Chassis & Packaging-Utilizing Catia V5, UGNX5, ProE and Ideas.
• Designed vehicle components-Battery Packs, Plastic/Sheet Metal Brackets, Blow/Injection Molded
Bottles, Ducts, Tubes, Completed Engine/Driveline packaging within customer timing constraints.
• Presented Production Intent 3D Models to Customers and Manufacturers.
VISTEON CORPORATION, Dearborn, Michigan 2000-2007
Air Induction/Fuel Vapor Storage Systems Division
Sr. Product Designer-Powertrain, Chassis and Packaging-Utilizing Catia V5 and Ideas.
• Designed Plastic blow/injection molded Air Cleaners, Ducts, Brackets, Canisters, Tubes, and Clips.
• Presented Production Intent 3D Models to Customers and Manufacturers.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Dearborn, Michigan 1994-2000
Air Induction/Fuel Vapor Storage Systems Division
Product Designer-Chassis and Packaging-Utilizing Catia V5 and Ideas,
• Designed Concept thru Production of Air Induction/Fuel Vapor Systems.
• Lead designer on program with strict time constraints resulting in a $4 million a year cost savings.
• Awarded-Most Innovative Use of Plastics from Society of Plastics for Battery Cool box (Super
duty).
BARTECH INC., Dearborn, Michigan 1993-1994
Plastics & Trim Products Division, Ford Motor Co.
Product Designer-Chassis and Packaging-Utilizing PDGS.
• Designed Concept thru Production Intent of Plastic Component Air Induction Systems.
MODERN ENGINEERING, Farmington Hills, Michigan 1992-1993
Automotive Design and Engineering Company
Product Designer –Interiors-Utilizing PDGS.
• Designed Concept thru Production Intent of Seat Track Mechanisms.
PIONEER ENGINEERING, Dearborn, Michigan (Ford Motor Co.) 1991-1992
Automotive Design and Engineering Company
Product Designer-Chassis and Packaging-Utilizing PDGS.
• Designed Concept thru Production Intent of Plastic Component Air Induction Systems.
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ECS ROUSH INC., Allen Park, Michigan (Ford Motor Co.) 1990-1991
Automotive Design and Engineering Company
Product Designer-Packaging- PDGS -Designed Heater Tubes, Fuel Lines/Tanks, Brackets.
MEGATECH ENGINEERING, Madison Heights, Michigan 1989-1990
Automotive Design and Engineering Company
Fixture Designer-Draftsman- Designed Checking Fixtures for Glass Run Channels/Weather Strips.
HURON EXTUDED PRODUCTS CORP., Chesterfield, Michigan 1988-1989
Automotive Design, Engineering and Manufacturing Company
Product Designer- PDGS- Designed Fuel Lines, Check Fixtures and Assembly Tooling.
HURON PRODUCTS CORP., Chesterfield, Michigan 1986-1988
Automotive Design, Engineering and Manufacturer
Product Designer- PDGS- Designed Quick Connect Fittings and Automated Tooling.
JOHNSTONE PUMP COMPANY, Troy, Michigan 1984-1986
Automotive Design, Engineering and Manufacturing Company
Layout/Detailer- Created Drawings of Lift/Carry/Assembly Machines, and Reciprocating Pumps.
UNIVERSAL FLOW MONITORS INC. Ferndale, Michigan 1983-1984
Automotive Design, Engineering and Manufacturing Company
Detailer/Illustrator- Created Service Manuals, Exploded Views, and Detail Drawings.
EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science- Automotive Product Development (Graduate)
2010
Macomb Community College, Warren, Michigan
Certificate of Completion-UGNX5- 3D Modeling Surfacing, Assemblies & Drafting 2010
Macomb Community College, Warren, Michigan
Completed 128 Hours-Pro|ENGINEER- Wildfire 4.0 2009
Macomb Community College, Warren, Michigan
Completed 128 Hours-Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance
2009
Macomb Community College, Warren, Michigan
Certificate of Completion-Catia V5 Revision 17
2007
Practical Catia, Warren, Michigan
Certificate of Completion-Ideas
2001
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Certificate of Completion-Automotive Body Design
1990
H.L. Bosca School of Automotive Body Design, Mt. Clemens, Michigan
Certificate of Completion-Building Trades
1983
Career Preparation Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan
AWARDS
Customer Driven Quality Award-Corporate Level, Ford Motor Company.
1999
Most Innovative Use of Plastics Award-Society of Plastics.
1998
Customer Driven Quality Award- Corporate Level, Ford Motor Company. 1998
Truck Significant Achievement Award- Corporate Level, Ford Motor Company. 1998