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Logan Smith

Liberty Center,OH

Summary

Results-oriented Mechanical/Project/Design Engineer with a proven track record of driving productivity, continuous improvement, and leading new designs from concept to debug. Skilled in managing self-driven projects that enhance output, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency. Proficient in design, system integration, installation, and commissioning, utilizing 3D design programs like Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical. Known for quick-learning abilities, resourcefulness, and a high level of troubleshooting knowledge. Engineering management from concept to full design and debug of custom automated equipment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Design Engineer

Projects Designed & Built, Inc.
01.2025 - Current
  • Manage full project lifecycle from quoting and concept development through mechanical design, build oversight, and final debug.
  • Design custom mechanical systems using Autodesk Inventor, ensuring manufacturability and performance across diverse automation and tooling applications.
  • Collaborate closely with fabrication and assembly teams to streamline build processes and resolve design issues in real time.
  • Leverage AI tools including ChatGPT to accelerate design ideation, technical documentation, and problem-solving.
  • Utilize Counterpart ERP system to manage part tracking, BOMs, and project timelines in a fast-paced, design-to-build environment.

Tooling Engineer

Tenneco Inc
04.2024 - 09.2024
  • Managing new coolant project that will recycle draw coolant, clean it, and send it back to the presses from a central station. This project is estimated to save 50% in coolant usage.
  • Design to change the stamping process, which would double productivity with the potential to increase productivity by 4x in the future.
  • Design new wrap-up die that will remove a step from the complete manufacturing process, resulting in annual savings of $624,000.
  • Managing three departments on the metals side of the plant. Responsible for tooling design, tooling development, product launch, quality concerns, troubleshooting, ordering tooling, managing relations with vendors and much more.
  • Standardized punch sizes across all high-volume parts. Implemented carbide coatings to increase tool life. The coatings have increased tool life by over 2x.
  • Lead new product launches from design all the way to production. Lead designer for all manufacturing of draws, wrap-ups, and ferrules. New standards allowing for in-press developments to be finished in one day instead of a full week.
  • Managing relationships with vendors that are crucial to the plant's performance.
  • Work closely with quality team to ensure the production of high-quality parts.
  • Directed team of toolmakers, responsible for supporting production and quality needs.

Manufacturing Design Engineer

Tenneco Inc
11.2021 - 04.2024
  • Lead engineer on multiple high-volume runners in the draws department and have been able to see substantial output increase due to tooling optimization.
  • Lead designer of new feed track installed on one of the through feed double disc grinders. • Lead project engineer for implementation of servo controls on double-disc grind process.
  • Productivity improvements in the draws department. Metal stamping simulation in Altair Inspire Form to get theoretical results on changes/improvements in tooling.
  • Lead designer for control arm department upgrades and developments.
  • Equipment design and modifications for Tier 1 customers such as Tesla, Ford, and Stellantis. Hands-on experience with production robots and a general understanding of faults that occur and how to correct these faults.
  • Update former drawings and models to resemble active revisions.

Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op

Tenneco Inc
06.2019 - 09.2020
  • Worked in Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Fusion 360 to create 3-D models of given projects.
  • Designed two capsules to assemble exhaust isolators for Ford. Designed a gauge for one of the capsules to ensure Ford exhaust isolator meets specs called out in detailed part print.
  • Designed a one-cylinder setup for a cropper which was the first step in assembling automotive links for suspension systems.
  • Worked with the tool room to develop code using Fusion 360 for CNC control applications.

Laborer

Gerken Paving
06.2016 - 08.2019
  • Read job maps, set up zone flips and lane switches. • Oversaw the crew when needed.
  • Responsible for putting up barrel/cone zones and signs on major highways and county roads.
  • Helped regulate traffic as a flagger for the paving and milling crews.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
08-2020

Skills

  • Performance monitoring
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Robotic design
  • 3D CAD
  • Design for manufacturing
  • Finite element analysis
  • Cost estimation
  • Research and development
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Design optimization
  • Machine design
  • Design review
  • Engineering drawings
  • Material selection
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Timeline

Mechanical Design Engineer

Projects Designed & Built, Inc.
01.2025 - Current

Tooling Engineer

Tenneco Inc
04.2024 - 09.2024

Manufacturing Design Engineer

Tenneco Inc
11.2021 - 04.2024

Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op

Tenneco Inc
06.2019 - 09.2020

Laborer

Gerken Paving
06.2016 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of North Dakota

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