Gordon Smith

Gordon Smith is an experienced engineering professional with a diverse background in academia and industry. Currently serving as the Interim Manager of Mechanical Design & Engineering at Animax Designs, Inc., Gordon oversees a team of mechanical engineers and manages projects ranging from $250k to $5M. Previous roles include Engineering Instructor II at Western Kentucky University, where significant contributions were made to mechanical engineering education, and Co-Founder of DSER Strategy Group, providing strategic consulting services. With a robust educational background, including a Ph.D. in Physics and a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Gordon has developed strong capabilities in both teaching and leading engineering projects, consistently achieving notable accomplishments throughout a distinguished career.