Vincent Smith
Edgefield,USA
Summary
Experienced project management executive with a strong background in the automotive, RV, marine, power sports, and shipment logistics industries. Skilled in audio, control systems, apps, consumer electronics, wireless technologies, and marine engineering. Demonstrated expertise in product development, management, and sourcing over a span of 17 years. Extensive experience in research and design for product development spanning 24 years. Proven track record of 30 years in the mobile electronics industry. Possessing 20 years of RV/marine/power sports/OEM experience.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director New Product Development
Tydenbrooks SPG
06.2023 - Current
- Responsible for designing & developing digital products for logistics security and tracking
- Establish and institute new Stage Gate Process to ensure efficient and successful product launches
- Establish new design & testing requirements for products focused on logistics and transportation
- Source new domestic & foreign suppliers to support new developments
- Manage overseas development and production teams
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
Director of Specialty Products
Lippert Components Inc.
03.2018 - 06.2023
- Responsible for creative design & product road maps for prominent electronics
- Work directly with Engineering, Marketing, Sales, & OEMs to achieve successful product launches
- Analyze documents for appropriate distribution and filing
- Manage design & testing requirements for unique applications focused on OEM environmental conditions
- Product & development cost analysis
- Developed Active Noise Cancelling Systems using mic array with tactile transducers
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Reinforced company's competitive position by securing intellectual property rights and fostering innovation.
Product Manager
ASA ELECTRONICS
04.2007 - 03.2018
- Responsibilities include overseeing the design and project management for observations systems, TV's, speakers, radios, amplifiers, control and monitoring systems, Apps, and appliances
- Daily communication & management of US & China engineering team
- Product road map planning
- Resourcing & validating potential suppliers
- Extensive knowledge of Overseas product development
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective training materials that drove increased product knowledge among staff members, resulting in higher close rates.
- Coordinated design meetings and decisions with internal departments and teams.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Electronic Design Engineer
FLEETWOOD AMERICAN COACH
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Responsibilities included design and repair of electronic circuits, audio, video, and satellite systems for both the manufacturing and service facilities
- Troubleshooting and diagnosing warranty related issues
- Working with RV owners to train them on how to use their RV
- Lemon law and fire investigation
- Created effective design review presentations for upper management approval leading to increased funding allocation.
- Provided expert technical support to clients during product deployment, ensuring successful system integration and customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Electronic Engineering Technology
The Ohio State University
Skills
- Product Strategy Coordination
- Sales Strategy Development
- Product Evaluation
- Team Training
- OEM Production Expertise
- Product application design & testing
- High-Fidelity Sound Advocate
- Audio Integration
- Application of Digital Signal Processing
- Strategic Networking Skills
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Strategic Development
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Strategic Issue Resolution
Certification
- Lean 101
- Project Management Essentials
- Purdue University Managing Across Generations
- Bethel College Business
Accomplishments
- Developed the first ever Klipsch Marine audio line
- Developed industry leading audio components for RV, Marine, & Power sports
- Developed one of the best Bluetooth RV control & monitoring systems
- Developed the first ever BLE/RFID integrated ISO High Security seals for the shipping industry
- Troubleshot controller for highly engineered shade system resolving field issues and customer complaints.
- Awarded 11 US patents.
- Member of the ABYC
- Won MECA World Finals twice
- 2015 Employee of the Year
Timeline
Director New Product Development
Tydenbrooks SPG
06.2023 - Current
Director of Specialty Products
Lippert Components Inc.
03.2018 - 06.2023
Product Manager
ASA ELECTRONICS
04.2007 - 03.2018
Electronic Design Engineer
FLEETWOOD AMERICAN COACH
01.1999 - 01.2007
Bachelor's Degree - Electronic Engineering Technology
The Ohio State University
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