David Petry
About David Petry
David Petry serves as a Service Program Manager at Smiths Detection in Edgewood, MD, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in the healthcare technology sector, having previously worked in various roles at GE Healthcare and Smiths Detection.
Work at Smiths Detection
David Petry has been employed at Smiths Detection as a Service Program Manager since 2019. He operates from Edgewood, MD, where he has contributed to the company's service programs for five years. Prior to his current role, he served as a Senior Operations Project Manager at Smiths Detection from 2018 to 2019 in Newark, CA.
Previous Experience at GE Healthcare
David Petry has extensive experience at GE Healthcare, where he held multiple positions. He worked as a Life Support Solutions (LSS) - Site Quality Program Manager for one year in Madison, WI, from 2006 to 2007. Prior to that, he was a Lead System Integrator / Program Manager from 2002 to 2006 in Wauwatosa, WI. Additionally, he served as a Carestation Program Manager for nine months in 2006, also in Wauwatosa, and spent 12 years as a Mechanical Development Engineer / Systems Engineer / Lead Systems Designer from 1990 to 2002.
Education and Expertise
David Petry studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Master of Science (MS) in the field. His expertise includes system design, particularly in requirement development and flowdown. He is proficient in lean six sigma and Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies, and possesses skills in quality management systems, mechanical design, and analysis.
Background in Engineering
David Petry has a solid background in engineering, having worked as a Student Engineer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1979 to 1984 for five years. Following this role, he was a Research Specialist - Mechanical Engineer from 1984 to 1990 for six years at the same institution. This extensive experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in the healthcare technology sector.
Skills in System Testing and Reliability
David Petry possesses significant experience in system testing and reliability. His background in mechanical design and analysis complements his skills in quality management systems, enabling him to contribute effectively to projects that require rigorous testing and evaluation of system performance.