Peter Smith
About Peter Smith
Peter Smith serves as the Director of Engineering Solutions for EMEA at Plexus Corp., where he has worked since 2014. He holds multiple advanced degrees from Heriot-Watt University Malaysia and specializes in engineering design and manufacturing services across various sectors, including healthcare and aerospace.
Work at Plexus
Peter Smith serves as the Director of Engineering Solutions for the EMEA region at Plexus Corp. since 2014. In this role, he is responsible for engineering business development across the region. His focus is on providing engineering design and manufacturing services, particularly for mid-to-low volume, higher complexity products in sectors such as healthcare, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Smith's position allows him to leverage his extensive background in engineering to drive innovation and market success for Plexus.
Education and Expertise
Peter Smith studied at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, where he pursued an extensive academic career from 1986 to 1994. He achieved multiple degrees, including a Doctorate, a Master of Philosophy, and a Master of Engineering. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he combines with business acumen to effectively bring concepts to market. Smith has specialized expertise in microwave systems engineering and medical device quality design controls.
Background
Before joining Plexus Corp., Peter Smith worked at Microsulis Medical Limited as a Project Director and Lead Scientist from 2002 to 2007 in Waltham, Massachusetts. His experience in this role contributed to his understanding of project management and scientific research within the medical device sector. This background has informed his current responsibilities and approach to engineering solutions in his present role.
Achievements
Peter Smith has successfully combined his academic knowledge with practical business strategies to enhance engineering solutions in the EMEA region. His leadership at Plexus Corp. has been instrumental in developing engineering services that cater to complex product requirements in various industries. His contributions to the field of microwave systems engineering and medical device quality design controls reflect his commitment to advancing engineering practices.