Michael Smith
About Michael Smith
Michael Smith is a Prototype Design Engineer at Big Ass Fans, where he has worked since 2015. He specializes in creating in-house resin molds and utilizing various 3D printing materials to develop prototypes, while also performing testing and analysis for product development.
Work at Big Ass Fans
Michael Smith has been employed at Big Ass Fans as a Prototype Design Engineer since 2015. In this role, he creates in-house resin molds and collaborates with external vendors for machining, bending, or low volume injection molding as needed. His responsibilities include designing efficient fixtures for prototype building and supporting assembly processes on the production line. Smith also performs as an R&D Test Engineer, conducting tests to evaluate new products and gathering data for development purposes.
Education and Expertise
Michael Smith possesses expertise in prototype design and engineering. He utilizes a range of low-cost 3D printing materials, including PLA, Nylon, Poly-carbonate, ABS, PET-G, and flexible materials, to produce prototypes in-house. His skills encompass both the design and testing phases of product development, allowing him to contribute effectively to the engineering team at Big Ass Fans.
Background
Before joining Big Ass Fans, Michael Smith was a member of the band Society's Plague, where he played bass from 2008 to 2016 in the Lexington, Kentucky area. This experience reflects his diverse interests and ability to collaborate in team settings, both in creative and technical environments.
Achievements
In his role at Big Ass Fans, Michael Smith analyzes test data to provide feedback to engineers and designers. His work aims to establish design principles for future product development, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering process.