The Action Engineering team continues to grow with the addition of Will Smith in the role of Digital Engineering MBD Consultant. Will is responsible for CAD authoring and best practices development, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing training, creation of parts and assemblies using CATIA and representation in standards organizations.
Will is an experienced mechanical engineer with over 20 years of expertise in the aerospace industry. His main focus is on CATIA best practices for MBD but is also well versed in other CAD systems.
Will’s career started at Cessna but spanned across many aspects of the Aerospace Industry including Boeing, Airbus, and Honeywell. He is experienced in designing for many different manufacturing methods including machining, sheet metal, composites, and additive manufacturing.
What are you most excited about in your new role at Action Engineering?
Being exposed to all aspects of Model-Based Engineering. It is such an incredibly complex field that it’s hard to see the real benefits until you look at the process holistically.
When not working, he can be found in his workshop making chips on his lathe or feeding plastic to his printer. He also tries to keep up with his three kids and all their various activities.
Do you have any special skills or talents?
I’ve always been mechanically inclined, and I enjoy taking things apart and rebuilding them. Having access to a 3D printer has allowed my imagination to run wild.
What do you do in your non-work time?
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending my time with my wife and our three kids. I also like to spend time making things in my shop, playing board games, and running.