MARK R. SIMS
**** ******** *** #** (***) ***-
2735
Beavercreek, Ohio, 45431-2386
E-Mail: ******@*****.***
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.