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Austin Sims

Austin Sims

Carmel,IN

Summary

Extremely motivated mechanical engineer with a passion for constantly developing skills and growing professionally. Demonstrated success collaborating with diverse teams to complete projects ahead of tight deadlines. Naturally curious, and committed to gaining and applying new expertise.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Engineer

SMC
Noblesville, IN
11.2023 - Current
  • Handle multiple projects and daily activities, meet deadlines, and develop plans on how to accomplish departmental project goals.
  • Take part in a new design, from the initial design stage to the final manufacturing stage.
  • Design and test prototypes for new products and their overall capabilities to ensure the new products meet the necessary requirements.
  • Conduct research to take an initial drawing and transform it into a precise design, ready for manufacturing.
  • Provided specific product sales support, and utilized critical thinking to review issues with previously manufactured and returned products.
  • Work to identify design flaws, and troubleshoot different avenues to reach the desired goal.
  • Modify existing designs to meet customer-provided requirements.
  • Perform investigations of returned products for issues or warranty claims.
  • I was the project lead for a new high-pressure valve, which involved traveling to Japan for training and development.

Area Maintenance Manager

Amazon
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Develop and design solutions to difficult problems, manage outside contractors, and be on call for emergencies.
  • Handle multiple projects and daily activities, meet deadlines, and develop plans on how to accomplish departmental and distribution goals.
  • Ensuring that all safety programs and procedures are followed, develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs, and good working relationships with operations.
  • Provide enriched feedback to all 12 technicians under me to help enhance individual performance, and provide associates with written performance appraisals, including discipline, and up to termination.
  • Effectively managing the RME technician team of 12 people single-handedly on the night shift.
  • Maintaining continuous operation of the 1.2-million-square-foot distribution and fulfillment center, which is responsible for millions of packages per day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Purdue University
Anderson
05.2023

Skills

  • Design modification
  • CAD design
  • Mechanical systems
  • Research analysis
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Excel
  • 3D printing
  • SolidWorks
  • Product design
  • Prototype testing
  • Project management
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Technical documentation
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • VEX Robotics (2014-2024), This includes starting a world qualifying high school and and top 3 world collegiate level team.
  • Collegiate Go-Kart Racing Team (2022-2024), help start the team at collage while being head mechanic.
  • Eagle Scout – July 2018

Timeline

Mechanical Engineer

SMC
11.2023 - Current

Area Maintenance Manager

Amazon
06.2023 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Purdue University

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