Graylon Smith Email & Phone Number

North Charleston, Sc

Daniel Island, Sc

(Temporary contract position through Aerotek)• Responsible for managing the contract deliverables for a Bell helicopter TH-67 renovation project. Performed research for applicable configuration management software for company (in-house) use.• Responsible for delivering data packages for updates to MD530 & UH-1H helicopter projects.

Ladson, Sc

Reporting directly to the Director of Configuration Management provide overall support to Configuration Management (CM) activities along with day-to-day guidance to Manufacturing Engineers (MEs) in preparation documents and database management functions.Coordinate the intake of Problem Reports (PRs) to determine the proper disposition to create Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) for dissemination to affected departments for drawing updates compliant with appropriate ASME standards.Create and maintain the Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) utilizing Windchill PLM software update the EBOM from ECNs received from Design Engineering.Direct MEs in the completion and routing Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOMs). Oversee validation comparisons between the MBOM and EBOM and ensure data is accurately transferred to the MAS 500 MRP system.Selected as part of a group of 12 employees, due to contributions and abilities, to participate in a week-long Kaizen event.

Ladson, Sc

(Contract thru SRI Technologies)Served as BOM coordinator for 2007 Condor vocational vehicle truck cab project. Performed verification and release of production models, drawings, part structures, and BOMs.

Gaffney, Sc

(Contract thru Aerotek for multiple assignments during this time period)Completed engineering assignments, from concept thru release, including layout, design, part modeling/drawings, installation diagrams, and BOM coordination. Worked in multiple-term assignments.Assigned as lead designer, or served in key roles, on multiple projects including packaging of a side radiator (plumbing, structural support, and hydraulic fan motors), and A/C compressor supports for differing engine configurations.

Ridgeway, Sc

Design of mirrors for heavy duty truck applications.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Served as Team Leader on a special on-site assignment for the design of a low-cost motor home chassis for Freightliner.Prepared models and drawings for John Deere Consumer Products, using Pro-E.

Mcrae, Ga

Conducted full lifecycle development, design, testing, validation, and launch for multiple lines of walk-behind lawn mowers for this 90,000 unit per week manufacturer.Teamed with the model shop and test lab staff, as lead designer, in development of a new rear-drive assembly. Selected prototype and production part suppliers. Successfully met all project schedule and cost objectives.Managed scheduling, costing, layout, design, BOM coordination, and vendor correspondence.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Designed construction equipment - generators, pumps, and multi-purpose saws. Modeling and detailing was performed on AutoCAD, and subsequently with CATIA V4.Shared in two patents as lead designer for small consumer pressure washer and wand assembly. Directed activities from initial concept thru release, including layout, design, part drawings, and BOMs.Assigned to the Special Products Group supporting or leading designs on trimmers, blowers, and chain saws.