Bryce Smith
About Bryce Smith
Bryce Smith is a Product Design Engineer specializing in Housings and Castings, currently working at Allison Transmission. He has extensive experience in engineering roles at Meritor, where he contributed to the design and launch of off-highway axles and participated in the Emerging Leader Development Program.
Current Role at Allison Transmission
Bryce Smith currently serves as a Product Design Engineer specializing in Housings and Castings at Allison Transmission. He has been in this role since 2021. In this position, he focuses on the design and development of housing and casting components, contributing to the company's engineering efforts in the automotive sector.
Experience at Meritor
Bryce Smith has extensive experience at Meritor, where he held multiple engineering positions. He worked as a Project Engineer for Off-Highway Axles since 2021. Prior to this, he served as a Senior Design Engineer for Off-Highway Axles from 2018 to 2021, and as an ELDP Engineer in various roles from 2014 to 2017. His responsibilities included supporting the design and release of axles for RT Cranes and Material Handlers, and he played a key role in launching new off-highway products at the Laurinburg facility.
Educational Background
Bryce Smith earned his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, completing his studies from 2009 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Oakland University, which he completed between 2018 and 2020. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his engineering career.
Leadership and Team Contributions
During his time at Purdue University, Bryce Smith served as the Chassis Lead for the SAE Baja team. His leadership contributed to the team's achievement of a top 10 finish at the competition held in El Paso, Texas. This experience highlights his ability to work collaboratively in team settings and manage engineering projects effectively.
Early Career at CTS Corporation
Before his tenure at Meritor, Bryce Smith worked at CTS Corporation as a New Product Development Co-op from 2010 to 2013. This role provided him with foundational experience in product development and engineering processes, which he later applied in his positions at Meritor and Allison Transmission.