Joshua Smith

Joshua Smith is an accomplished professional in procurement and logistics engineering with extensive leadership experience in manufacturing and operations. Currently serving as the Global Procurement and Logistics Engineering Manager and Plant Leader at ABB's Auburn Center of Excellence since July 2018, Joshua oversees a large team specializing in the machining and plating of electrical components. Previously, Joshua held various managerial roles at General Electric, including Plant Leader and Plant Manager positions at multiple facilities, effectively managing substantial teams and budgets, demonstrating proficiency in variable cost productivity. Joshua's career also includes significant service in the US Navy, where responsibilities ranged from leadership of sailors to systems analysis in naval procurement. Joshua holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy.