Richard Smith
About Richard Smith
Richard Smith is the Manager of Operations Engineering at FM Global, where he has worked in various engineering management roles for over three decades.
Manager of Operations Engineering at FM Global
Richard Smith is the Manager of Operations Engineering at FM Global, based in Johnston, RI, USA. He has held this position since 2013, providing leadership in engineering operations. His role involves overseeing the development and implementation of engineering products, processes, and systems to enhance client resilience against property loss. His strategic leadership focuses on maximizing the engineering division’s contribution to the company's profitability and growth.
Previous Roles at FM Global
Before his current role, Richard Smith served as the Eastern Division Engineering Manager at FM Global from 2008 to 2012. Prior to that, he was the Operations Engineering Manager for the Boston Operations from 2007 to 2008 in Norwood, MA. He also held roles as Group Manager Account Engineering and Group Manager Field Engineering in the Boston Operations between 1997 and 2007. Additionally, he held various positions at FM Global from 1985 to 1997.
Educational Background
Richard Smith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering (BS Chem Eng) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He completed his studies at the institute from 1980 to 1984. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his extensive career in engineering management.
Industry Experience and Contributions
Richard Smith has been with FM Global for over three decades, making significant contributions in various engineering management roles. He has consistently focused on enhancing client resilience against property loss through the implementation of advanced engineering products, processes, and systems. His work emphasizes the strategic role of engineering in driving company profitability and growth.