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Dustin Sims

Dustin Sims

Johnson City

Summary

Results-driven Mechanical Design Engineer with 10 years of experience in product development, product design and process improvement within the manufacturing sector. Expertise in designing metal conveyors, vibratory equipment, presses, and other machines, troubleshooting design issues, and enhancing production efficiency. Proven track record in managing the product development cycle, utilizing advanced CAD software, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Committed to leveraging engineering skills to drive innovation and operational excellence. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Design Engineer

Joest USA
10.2021 - Current
  • Design metal conveyors and vibratory equipment. Follow very strict design guidelines to ensure product meets quality standards. Troubleshoot design problems of older machines. Help with fabrication to ensure machines are being build to standard. Retro fit older machines to 3D. Redesign old designs from metric to standard. Send out fabrication and hardware quotes. Make instruction manual for machines. Make BOM and upload to ERP database for purchasing to order parts. Communicate with customer, shop floor and fabrication shops on progress of projects.
  • Designed and developed mechanical components and systems for various projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards and specifications
  • Utilized CAD software (such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks) to create detailed 2D and 3D models of mechanical designs
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams including electrical engineers, manufacturing engineers, and project managers to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs into overall product development process
  • Generated comprehensive engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, bills of materials (BOM), and test reports
  • Participated in design reviews with stakeholders to gather feedback and incorporate necessary changes into the design iterations
  • Performed thorough analysis and testing of prototypes to validate design performance, identify areas for improvement, and optimize functionality
  • Implemented cost-effective design solutions without compromising quality or safety standards
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks effectively within given timelines
  • Mentored junior engineers by providing guidance on best practices related to mechanical design techniques/tools
  • Developed detailed technical drawings for manufacturing purposes including dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications

Manufacturing Engineer / R&D Engineer

Borla Performance Industries Inc.
03.2016 - 10.2021
  • Improve areas with high warranties, collect metrics/data.Creates new product designs, Supports all aspects of the product development cycle, Participates in and documents performance testing, PPAP for O.E. manufacturers including ensuring all validation requirements are met
  • Developing installation instructions, Works with R&D/Manufacturing to facilitate high quality fixtures , Works closely with R&D/Drafting to create models, drawings, and BOMs, Develop new product costing and new product development costing, Application of technical knowledge to overcome product challenges and troubleshoot issues, Verification of design parameters including accuracy and suitability with the use of 3D printing, laser scanners and other tools. New machine design to improve production.
  • Designed and implemented manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce production costs
  • Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes, ensuring consistency and compliance with industry regulations
  • Developed cost estimates for new projects or process changes, providing input on budget planning

Process Engineer

Hutchinson Sealing
09.2015 - 02.2016
  • Design dies for extrusion, brainstorm for better way/process for running new product, use UG, AutoCAD, Solid works for machine shop prints and CNC, maintained scrap report and helped with keeping them low, troubleshooting. Millwright.

Quote Coordinator

Tri City Extrusion
03.2014 - 09.2015
  • CAD operator/Process Improvement - Maintained all Cad Prints, drew up new design/drawings for customers, Maintained quotes to customers, Managed database, Researched ways to improve the process of extrusion, Organized meetings, setup purchase orders, maintained the purchase of new dies

Senior Draftsman- Draw

Bristol Metals LLC
11.2011 - 03.2014
  • Up sketches from ISO's on to a CAD program called acorn. Use a jobber to figure out dimensions and angels of ISO's. Print and file work orders. I have done some auditing also. I also use Excel and Word to write up data. I have done some estimating and take offs as well.

Heavy Equipment Operator- Private First Class

United States Army
08.2006 - 02.2010
  • Rank) - Operated heavy equipment such as bulldozer, excavator, scrapper, dump truck, and grader

Education

Associates of Applied Science - Drafting Design Technology

Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN
05.2011

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Carter County Adult High School
Elizabethton, TN
05.2007

Skills

  • PPAP
  • System design
  • Process Improvement
  • Assembly
  • Mechanical Design
  • AutoCAD
  • Construction
  • Welding
  • Analysis skills
  • Software Troubleshooting
  • Drafting
  • Product Development
  • Fabrication
  • Machining
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma
  • Customer service
  • GD&T
  • Revit
  • Research & Development
  • CAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Manufacturing
  • Process Engineering
  • Mechanical design
  • Millwright

Military Service

  • Branch: United States Army
  • Rank: E4

Timeline

Mechanical Design Engineer

Joest USA
10.2021 - Current

Manufacturing Engineer / R&D Engineer

Borla Performance Industries Inc.
03.2016 - 10.2021

Process Engineer

Hutchinson Sealing
09.2015 - 02.2016

Quote Coordinator

Tri City Extrusion
03.2014 - 09.2015

Senior Draftsman- Draw

Bristol Metals LLC
11.2011 - 03.2014

Heavy Equipment Operator- Private First Class

United States Army
08.2006 - 02.2010

Associates of Applied Science - Drafting Design Technology

Northeast State Community College

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Carter County Adult High School

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