Cooper Lighting Solutions
Craig Smith has a strong background in mechanical engineering and product development. Craig currently holds the position of Chief Mechanical Engineer, Connected Buildings at Cooper Lighting Solutions, a role they started in September 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Product Development Specialist at the same company since February 2013.
Before joining Cooper Lighting Solutions, Craig worked at Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation for over 12 years. Craig held the positions of Unit Manager and Senior Project Engineer, where they led various projects in the development of ATV and UTV vehicles. Craig played a key role in designing popular models such as the Rhino UTV, Wolverine 450, and Bruin 350, and even obtained associated patents. During their time at Yamaha, Craig also focused on cost reduction and manufacturing localization efforts.
Earlier in their career, Craig worked at Bostrom Seating as a Design Engineer, where they were responsible for designing suspension seating for commercial and industrial transportation. Craig also gained experience as a Design Engineer at American Hoffman, where they worked on precision balancing equipment and collaborated with various OEMs.
Overall, Craig Smith's work experience showcases their expertise in mechanical engineering, product development, and project leadership, with a focus on innovative design, cost reduction, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Craig Smith obtained their Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Old Dominion University in 1993.
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At Cooper Lighting Solutions, we build forward-thinking lighting solutions that make people’s lives safer, while making buildings, homes and cities smarter and more sustainable. We deliver an industry-leading portfolio of indoor and outdoor lighting, lighting controls and smart lighting systems. We question, we seek and we solve. Because building a better world means asking tough questions and pushing harder for answers. Together with our customers, we create solutions that build a better world. At Cooper Lighting Solutions, we push past the ordinary to build brighter. Cooper Lighting Solutions is a business unit of Signify, the world leader in lighting. Together we have a shared purpose to unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world.