Arik Smith
Program Manager for vehicle system product launches
- Role
- Program Manager at Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.
- Location
- Saginaw, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Arik Smith
I have expertise in capital project portfolio planning to align business goals with efficient resource allocation. My contributions included implementing a prioritization scoring system and developing workflows to optimize capital project execution. Collaborating with engineering teams, efforts ensure project sequencing aligns with resource capacity while adhering to budget constraints. Previous experience as a Product Engineer/Program Manager strengthened skills in mechanical design to meet customer needs, cost management, customer collaboration, and leading cross-functional teams to develop technical/financial proposals that won business. After the business was won, I delivered projects on time and on cost while enhancing profitability through redesign initiatives. I am dedicated to fostering growth and operational efficiency, leveraging leadership and strategic planning to drive impactful outcomes.
Experience
Program Manager
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.
Jan 2026 — Present · US
Education
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
Kettering University
Master of Science - MS, Operations Management
2003 — 2007
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