DANNIEL SIMS
**** ****** ********* ****: 859-***-****
Burlington, KY 41005 *******.****@*****.***
ENGINEERING PROFILE
Resourceful engineer with a skillful, hands-on approach to troubleshooting
and correcting errors
and recognized for leadership and innovation.
Core competencies:
AutoCad (R10 - 2009) Work Instructions VB Programming
TS16949/QS9000 Baan (MRP) Microsoft Office
5S/Kaizen Injection Molding Welding
Training and Mentoring CNC Programming
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Working Team Lead, Laser Graphic Systems Oct 14th 2009 - Feb 15th
2010
Supervised 2nd shift operation in all areas of rotogravure cylinder
manufacturing. Performed root cause analysis on defective cylinders and
was responsible for wastewater treatment.
Manufacturing Engineer, Progress Rail Services Oct 23rd 2006 - Dec 29th
2008
Programmed 3, 4 and 5 axis Fanuc CNC milling machines, developed and
designed fixtures, and troubleshot program and set-up issues. Key
Accomplishments:
. Reduced scrap in plate shop by 20% by standardizing macro programming.
. Reduced cost of capital project by 33% by eliminating need for
precision machining.
. Led and organized multiple 5S projects, which created a safer and more
organized work environment.
. Managed several internal machining projects to improve quality and
reduce risk of injury to employees.
. Managed prototype machining project utilizing work-hardening steel
instead of traditional rail.
Area Leader, ZF Boge Elastmetall Jun 24th 2002 - Oct 21st 2006
Coordinated scheduling with area leads and supervisors, troubleshot and
repaired equipment, and trained operators. Key Accomplishments:
. Initiated cross-training of operators in assigned area.
. Created documentation for changeovers which led to less downtime
between parts.
. Demonstrated ability to increase production.
. Selected for QS9000 Internal Auditor.
. Selected to run PPAP trials on parts and new equipment for project
launch.
. Selected for team to travel to Germany for inspection and training on
new equipment.
. Selected for team to assist new plant startup for assembly issues in
Chicago.
. Selected to travel and sort parts for customer rejections.
. Set new standard of production for one-man work cell.
Temporary Assistant, Belcan Apr 2002 - May 2002
Corporation
Assisted Die Cutter with matting and cutting Point-Of-Purchase displays for
Cutting Edge.
Contract Engineering Technician, Cincinnati Jan 2nd 2002 - Mar 22nd
Automation 2002
Designed and manufactured vision inspection systems for quality
applications. Key Accomplishments:
. Responsible for all AutoCAD layouts for machine builds.
EDUCATION
Northern Kentucky University, BS Manufacturing Engineering Dec 2001
Technology