Charles Brunner Smith

About Charles Brunner Smith

I am able to simplify complex problems and solve them. I am a diverse Mechanical Engineer/Physicist/Algorithmic (STEM). I am talented and established in the arts of applying mechanical engineering, scientific knowledge, simulation and computer aided design (CAD) and engineering (CAE) to develop and execute practical solutions in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), and research and design (R&D) environments. I am Experienced, collaborative and dedicated to finding innovative, cost-effective and pragmatic solutions to improve engineering techniques, procedures, products and technologies. Primary Areas of Expertise: Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Technology Solid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics Classical Mechanics, Statics, Dynamics, Hydrodynamics Stress Analysis, Stress Classification, Mechanical Stability Part, Weldment and Assembly Drawings, Design Intent, GD & T Boolean Logic, Data Structures, Digital Logic Structures Technical Skills (Formal Training matched with Hands-on Experience): • New Product Development (NPD), Design Vetting, FMECA, Reliability • Research and Design (R&D), Prototype Design, Testing • Documentation, Product Certification (ASME, API; ABS, DNV) • Incident/Defect Investigation, Root Cause Analysis (TapRooT®) • Continuous Improvement (Six Sigma (6σ) Principles), KPIs, COQ • Critical to Quality (CTQ), Critical to Process (CTP), QA/QC Plans • Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Finite Element Methods (FEM) • ANSYS, Abaqus, Parametric Design, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PDM • PLM (eMatrix, Enovia), ERP (PeopleSoft), CRM • C, C++, C#, Visual Basic (VBA, VB6).NET Framework, SQL, OpenGL, Python, Ada, etc. • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Personal Skills (Innate Character combined with Formal Training): • Customer Service, Detailed, Presentation • Interpersonal, Communication, Active Listening • Collaboration, Teamwork, Leadership, Mentoring • Critical Thinking, Analytical, Troubleshooting • Problem-Solving, Creativity, Innovation I am a team-player that possesses a strong work ethic and believes in treating everyone with the utmost respect and professionalism. I thrive in open and honest environments.

Experience

1. Principal Engineer

   Belcan

   May 2021 — Present · US

   Belcan is a global supplier of engineering, supply chain, technical recruiting, and IT services to customers in the aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, and government sectors. Belcan engineers better outcomes for customers – from jet engines, airframe, and avionics to heavy vehicles, automobiles, and cybersecurity. Belcan takes a partnering approach to provide solutions that are adaptable, integrated, and value-added, and has been earning the trust of its customers for over 60…

Education

• Texas A&M University-Kingsville

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering, 3.96 (Graduated Summa Cum Laude)

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Physics

  1980 — 1986