MARK R. SIMS

**** ******** *** #** (***) ***-

2735

Beavercreek, Ohio, 45431-2386

E-Mail: acdmcl@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Manufacturing Professional with diverse experience in automotive metal

stampings, tooling, assembly and fabrication. Analytical, detail oriented

with excellent problem solving skills. Skilled craftsman with strong work

ethic. Team player who is self-motivated and able to work with minimal

supervision to see a project through on time with superior results.

Proficient with computers, able to interpret and effectively communicate

blueprints, plans, and specifications as required. Expertise includes:

. Journeyman Tool & Die Maker

. Tooling and Gage Design

. CNC Programming / Operation

. 3-D CAD Solid Modeling

. Project Management

. Cost Estimation

EDUCATION

Lorain County Community College - Elyria, Ohio

Associates of Technical Studies in Manufacturing Technologies Degree with

Honors

Continuing Education through Cuyahoga County Community College Unified

Technologies Center - Cleveland, Ohio

Non-Credit Courses: Quality Awareness, FMEA / Advanced Quality Planning,

Statistical Process Control, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

(GD&T), Quality Function Deployment, Design of Experiments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

. Proficient in the set-up and operation of manual tool room machinery &

CNC Machining Centers.

. Manual G & M code programming.

. CAD Software: Pro Engineer - Wildfire 2, SolidWorks, CADKEY/ KeyCreator,

AutoCAD, Computervision.

. CNC Software: AcuCarv, Esprit.

. Estimating Software: Job Boss, VisiQuote, Q2 Solutions, Visual

Manufacturing.

. Business Software: Microsoft Office Suite, SAP Database Software

. Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X.

RECENT EXPERIENCE

Enginetics Aerospace Corp. - Huber Heights, Ohio

Tooling Estimator

2011 - Present

Generated pricing and tooling concepts for welded fabricated aerospace

assemblies and custom precision CNC machined parts based on customer's

request for quotation. Created initial factory routings using Visual

Manufacturing software. Procured information and pricing for outside

processes and equipment as required. Information and total costs were

compiled and pass along to management.

. Revised flow of quotations to improve process time and accuracy

. Improving efficiency and accuracy of quoting process by developing

computerized estimating forms using Microsoft Excel software.

Morgal Machine Tool Co. - Springfield, Ohio

2010 - 2011

Senior Estimator

Generated tooling and part costs in response to the customer's request for

quotation. Created initial tooling concept for the stamping dies required

(Including line type, progressive, and transfer dies). Developed concepts

for any secondary operations, including welding, tapping, or specialized

assembly machines. Procured information and pricing for outside processes

and equipment.

. Improving efficiency and accuracy of quoting process by developing

computerized estimating forms using Microsoft Excel software.

Changed career path for opportunity to work in aerospace industry.

Luk U.S.A., L.L.C. - Wooster, Ohio

2008 -

2009

Tooling Design Engineer

Designed prototype, transfer and progressive stamping die using Pro

Engineer Wildfire 2 software. Performed troubleshooting and analysis of

tooling during initial press try-outs. Performed engineering changes and

modifications to existing tooling and prints as required. Filed all die

drawings, generated bill of materials and tool room work orders

electronically using SAP software.

. Accelerating the tooling design process by creating a library of Excel

spreadsheets to perform routine calculations;

Created and modified operating instructions for Pro Engineer software based

on LuK's internal modifications to the software.

Changed career path when downsized by seniority due to global economic

conditions.

DGS STAMPING, L.L.C. - Cleveland, Ohio 2007

Cost Estimator

Generated tooling and part costs in response to customer's request for

quotation. Designed initial strip layouts using CADKEY & Key Creator

software. Procured information and pricing for outside processes and

equipment.

. Improved throughput by recording and maintaining a history of all quote

files for use in tracking similar parts, processes and customer

requirements.

. Improved process efficiency by modifying and adapting existing

Microsoft Excel estimating spreadsheets.

Changed career path due to plant closure.

DAVID PRICE METAL SERVICES, INC. - Norwalk, Ohio

2007

Project Manager / Estimator

Generated pricing for welded fabricated assemblies and custom precision

machined parts based on customer's request for quotation. Created part

layouts from customer sketches using AutoCAD software. Created factory

routings using Job Boss software; arranged delivery for all materials

required; Procured information and pricing for outside processes and

equipment. Oversaw job progress to insure delivery schedules were met,

served as customer contact for all information on the job's progress.

. Increased efficiency of quoting process by creating custom forms in

Microsoft Excel to work in conjunction with Job Boss software to process

routine calculations.

. Enhanced customer / vender relationships by handling and resolving all

issues in a timely manner.

Changed career path to return to metal stamping industry at DGS Stamping

L.L.C.

A. J. ROSE MANUFACTURING COMPANY - Avon, Ohio

2001 - 2006

Cost Engineer

Generated tooling and part costs in response to the customer's request for

quotation using VisiQuote estimating software. Created initial tooling

concept for stamping dies required (Including line type, progressive, and

transfer dies) using AutoCAD software. Procured information and pricing for

outside processes and equipment. Developed concepts for any secondary

operations, including welding, tapping, CNC turning operations or

specialized assembly machines.

. Increasing accuracy and throughput of quoting process by developing and

implementing computerized estimating forms using Microsoft Excel software.

Forms generated were automatically linked to centralized network database

of machinery costs, efficiencies and facility costs,

. Insured accuracy of quoting process by providing upkeep of financial

quote models used in conjunction with VisiQuote estimating software.

Changed career path when downsized due to loss of business from downturn in

global automotive sales.

DIE-MATIC CORPORATION - Brooklyn Heights, Ohio

1999 - 2001

Cost Estimator

Generated tooling and part costs in response to the customer's request for

quotation. Created an initial tooling concept for the stamping dies

required (Primarily progressive and line type dies.) using CADKEY software.

Developed concepts for any secondary operations, including welding,

tapping, or special assembly machines. Procured information and pricing for

outside processes and equipment.

. Improving efficiency and accuracy of quoting process by developing and

implementing a computerized estimating system using Microsoft Excel

software. Forms generated for this system automatically linked to a

centralized network database for materials, packaging, component,

machinery costs and customer data.

. Improved throughput by recording and maintaining a log of all quote files

for use in tracking part histories for reference with similar parts and

processes.

Changed career path to work with new technologies at A. J. Rose

Manufacturing Co.

PRIMROSE, INC. / The Dickey-Grabler Co. - Cleveland, Ohio

1996 - 1999

Cost Estimator

Generated tooling and part costs in response to the customer's request for

quotation. Created initial tooling concept for the stamping dies required

(Including line type, progressive, and transfer dies) using CADKEY

software. Developed concepts for any secondary operations, including

welding, tapping, or specialized assembly machines. Procured information

and pricing for outside processes and equipment.

. Improving efficiency and accuracy of quoting process by developing

computerized estimating forms using Microsoft Excel software.

. Improved throughput by recording and maintaining a log of all quote files

for use in tracking part histories or for reference with similar parts and

processes.

Changed career path to assume more responsibility in the quoting process at

Die-Matic Corporation.

SKILL TOOL & DIE CO. - Cleveland, Ohio

1995 - 1996

Tooling Designer

Designed progressive stamping dies, dies for secondary operations, weld

fixtures and attribute gages using CADKEY software. Created internal part

prints from customer's math data. Engineered changes to existing tooling.

. Improved facility planning and accuracy by creating and maintaining a

virtual plant layout of the entire manufacturing facility.

. Accelerated the tooling design process by creating library of standard

tooling components.

Changed career path to expand job skills as a Cost Estimator at Primrose,

Inc.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

S&Z TOOL & DIE CO. INC. - Cleveland, Ohio 1980 -

1995

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker / Tooling Designer / CNC Programmer - Operator

/ Machinist

Designed, manufactured and assembled progressive and line type stamping

dies, precision gages and fixtures for the automotive industry. Set-up and

operated LeBlond-Makino Vertical Machining Centers, with Fanuc 6MB

controllers, in addition to all standard tool room equipment. CNC

programming of the Machining Centers, using Esprit and AcuCarv software.

. Analyzed and cataloged tooling received from outside sources, compiled

information on the tool's condition, maintenance and equipment

requirements then reported to management.

. Improved accuracy and delivery time by developing and maintaining a

separate department for the design, construction and repair of precision

attribute gages and fixtures, maintaining tolerances to within +/- .0001".

Changed career path to concentrate on Tooling Design at Skill Tool & Die

Co.

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Music, Aviation (Soaring), Motorsports, Sailing, Golf.

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