Dustin Pfister
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Design Engineer with 15 years of expertise in 3D CAD at Virta, Inc., specializing in bulk material handling systems. Demonstrated ability to reduce costs while managing projects effectively, leading teams to produce innovative designs that enhance client satisfaction. Proficient in Discrete Element Modeling, committed to delivering project success through technical excellence and collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Design Engineer IV
Virta, Inc.
09.2021 - Current
- Work with team to design bulk material handling transfer chute systems utilizing 3D and 2D CAD software with Discrete Element Modeling (DEM) software for maximum efficiency
- Create general arrangement drawings for bulk material handling conveyor systems (length range: 14ft to 14mi) using 2D CAD software
- Lead team of designers through detailing stages of multiple projects
- Maintain open communication with fabrication shops to prevent schedule delays
- Create specifications for project equipment and collaborate with manufacturers
Mechanical Designer
ThyssenKrupp-Industrial Solutions
09.2017 - 09.2021
- Same responsibilities as current employment
Project Manager
Gallery Carts
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Managed and coordinated the production stage of all cart projects upon receipt of PO
- Coordinated with engineering, fabrication shops, and logistics to reduce manufacturing costs, lead times, assembly complications, and to capitalize on margin
- Assisted reconstruction of QC program
Field Engineer / Project Planner
CCC Group, Inc.
06.2007 - 06.2016
- Interacted with clients regularly to ensure customer satisfaction throughout the project
- Onsite engineering support for the installation of in-house engineering and design projects
- Built 50+ hydrostatic pressure test packages and 100+ turnaround packages for 40,000lnft of piping installation ranging from 1”-58”Ø
- Developed conceptual designs and multiple estimates for projects with a wide range of disciplines that included dust control, dust collection, and bulk material transfers chutes
- Created proposals/estimates that encompassed engineering, procurement, and construction
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas A&M University
KingsvilleSkills
- 3D CAD Design (15 yrs)
- 2D CAD Design (10 yrs)
- Inventor 2025
- Vault 2025
- AutoCAD Mechanical 2025
- Solid Works 2016
- Design for manufacturing
- Discrete Element Modeling (DEM)
- Material handling systems
- General arrangement drawings
- Cost reduction
- Project management
Certification
- Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP)
- OSHA/MSHA trained and certified
- Foundations Certified - Martin Engineering
- Credits (3) received from construction management program from NCCER
References
- John Sampish, P.E., Sr. Project Manager, Hargrove, jsampish@hargrove-epc.com, (970) 222-4225
- Justin Wickline, Sr. Project Engineer, Hargrove, jwickline@hargrove-epc.com, (740) 225-8238
Timeline
Mechanical Design Engineer IV
Virta, Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Mechanical Designer
ThyssenKrupp-Industrial Solutions
09.2017 - 09.2021
Project Manager
Gallery Carts
03.2017 - 09.2017
Field Engineer / Project Planner
CCC Group, Inc.
06.2007 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Texas A&M University
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