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Šime S.

CATIA Tool Designer & Method Planner for Sheet Metal

Zagreb, Croatia

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Autoform Simulation CATIA Sheet Metal Formability Analysis Tool Design Transfer Tools

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About

🔧 17+ years of experience in tool design for sheet metal forming in the German automotive industry
💻 Expert in CATIA V5 – Part Design, Assembly, Generative Shape, Drafting, Sheet Metal
⚙️ Specialized in progressive dies, transfer tools, and forming simulations

✅ Delivering full 3D tool designs with BOM and 2D manufacturing drawings
✅ Deep understanding of DFM, tolerances, and production constraints
✅ Strong documentation and communication – ready for remote collaboration

🚀 Looking to apply my experience in the aerospace industry for long-term, reliable partnerships
Let’s build efficient, production-ready tooling solutions together!

Portfolio

Experience

Tool and Die Designer Solid Design d.o.o. · Full-time Nov 2017 – Present 8 yrs 5 mos Croatia • Co-founded a company specializing in method planning, simulation, process planning, and design of transfer and progressive tools.
• Delivered tool designs for major European automotive brands.
• Managed client relationships and technical delivery for international projects.
Tool and Die Designer Parametrik Engineering · Full-time Mar 2014 – Nov 2017 3 yrs 8 mos Croatia • Started as a tool designer and promoted to project manager within one year.
• Designed complex stamping tools and managed international client accounts.
• Collaborated with KM-Alati and Siga-International as an outsourced design partner.
Tool and Die Designer MSH Group · Full-time Apr 2013 – Mar 2014 11 mos Croatia • Designed complex stamping tools and managed international client accounts.
• Specialized in injection mold design for plastic, rubber, zinc, and bakelite.
• Twice deployed to Audi HQ in Ingolstadt as a project manager.
Tool and Die Designer KM - Alati (former Končar Tools) · Full-time May 2009 – Apr 2013 3 yrs 11 mos Croatia • Led tool design projects for domestic and international clients.
• Managed a variety of mechanical engineering projects in the automotive sector.
Tool and Die Designer K&L GmbH (former K&H GmbH) · Full-time Jun 2006 – May 2009 2 yrs 11 mos Germany • Worked during university at the Croatian branch of German company K&H.
• Participated in tool design and development for automotive sheet metal processing.
• Completed part of his technical training in Germany.

Education

University of Zadar Currently pursuing, Technical Studies 2006 – 2032 (expected)
Technical High School Zadar Technician for engineering, Engineeering 1995 – 1998

Other experience

Tool Design • Long-term outsourcing partner for “KM-Alati” from Pisarovina and “Siga-International” from Sveta Nedelja, providing tool designs for both companies.

Licenses & Certifications

CATIA V5 PLM Express on 3DEXPERIENCE PLM Services Dassault Systèmes SE Jul 2019 – Present See credential