Darrin Ackerman
Salem
Summary
30 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE STAMPING DIE CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND COST ESTIMATING.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Tooling Engineer
Middleville Engineered Solutions
05.2024 - Current
- Review and approve new die estimates and processes
- Approve new die designs
- Direct die modifications for new part development
Manager, Cost Estimating
Bayloff Stamped Products
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Work with estimating team and account managers to ensure accurate and competitive quoting of new die construction and manufacturing cost
- Evaluate and approve new die and manufacturing quotes
- Yearly production forecasting
- Implemented the use of Plex for new RFQ’s and service orders
Manager, Engineering and Tooling
Bayloff Stamped Products
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Managed a staff of Engineers, Program Managers, CAD Design Engineers, Die Repair supervisor with P&L responsibility for new tooling
- Provided tool and die technical support for stamping business unit
- Work with the estimating team to develop tooling strategies and production locations in accordance with the organization’s strategy
- Plan, direct and monitor tooling and engineering activities to optimize design and production efficiency
- Work with the production team to review OEE and develop tool improvements to improve OEE
Plant Manager
Bayloff Stamped Products
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Oversee the daily operations of the Kinsman Ohio facility with 75 employees consisting of 14 non-union and 61 union employees reporting to the CEO in Belleville, MI
- Set goals for department supervisors
- Focus on team building with a union workforce (USW)
- Established an HR/Safety Department to meet industry and OSHA standards
- Lead weekly internal staff meetings to review performance and opportunities
- Monitor workload vs capacity to maintain proper staffing
- Participate in a weekly performance review with the corporate office reviewing sales, budgets, efficiencies and on time delivery
Supervisor – Tool & Die
Ford Motor Company
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Supervise a skilled trade union work force to maintain and repair transfer dies to support stamping operations
- Troubleshoot tooling issues, create work orders, and assign work to die makers
Manager, Engineering and Tooling
QUAKER MFG. CORP.
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Managed a staff of Engineers, Estimators, Program Managers, CAD Design Engineers, Tool and Die supervisor and Die Repair supervisor with P&L responsibility for the tooling business unit
- Provided tool and die technical support for stamping business unit
- Implemented process change utilizing laser scan technology for product development that allowed us to reduce tool build hours and increase profit margins
- Worked with the HR Department to implement an aptitude testing process to give current and new employees an opportunity to enter the Tool & Die and Machinist apprenticeship programs
- Established a quote review process to prioritize quote order to focus on core competencies and improve quote return times
- Evaluated staffing requirements based on current and future opportunities to maintain efficiency and profitability
- Focus on design for Manufacturing to support robust and efficient tool build processes to maintain profit goals and customer requirements
Machine Shop Supervisor
BUTECH-BLISS
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Responsible for the daily operation of the machine shop consisting of over 75 machining centers, evaluating employee performance, managing large asset schedules, and maintaining project schedules
- Worked with contract manufacturing estimators to determine project timing based on capacity
- Managed the opening and staffing of an acquired 100k sq
- / ft
- Facility
- Worked closely with the weld and assembly departments to ensure workflow to meet timing requirements
Project Manager
SEKELY INDUSTRIES
01.1994 - 01.2007
- I began my career at Sekely Industries as a Tool and Die apprentice and worked in die build from 1994 to 2003 building outer and inner body panel stamping dies and large progressive dies
- I then worked as a project manager from 2003 to 2007
- Responsible for all aspects of die build from design to home line buyoff at customers’ facility
- P&L responsible
- Monitored hours and timing to meet profit margins and customer deadlines
- Provided project timelines to customers as required utilizing MS project
- Oversee the die design to build cost effective and efficient tooling
Education
Associate Degree (AA) - Business Management
Kent State University
Salem, Ohio01.2015
Skills
- Tooling design
- Design for manufacturability
- Teamwork
- Product troubleshooting
- Project management
Certificatesandlicenses
- Certificate, Journeyman Tool and Die Maker
- Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
- Graduate of Management Development Academy Program, Precision Metal Forming Association
Timeline
Advanced Tooling Engineer
Middleville Engineered Solutions
05.2024 - Current
Manager, Cost Estimating
Bayloff Stamped Products
05.2022 - 05.2024
Manager, Engineering and Tooling
Bayloff Stamped Products
10.2019 - 05.2022
Plant Manager
Bayloff Stamped Products
01.2017 - 01.2019
Supervisor – Tool & Die
Ford Motor Company
01.2016 - 01.2017
Manager, Engineering and Tooling
QUAKER MFG. CORP.
01.2009 - 01.2016
Machine Shop Supervisor
BUTECH-BLISS
01.2007 - 01.2009
Project Manager
SEKELY INDUSTRIES
01.1994 - 01.2007
Associate Degree (AA) - Business Management
Kent State University
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