Dave Slopsema is the trainer for Dimensional Consulting.
Dave has 40 years of experience in design in the Automotive Industry and 18 years of experience training GD&T. Dave has 9 years of experience doing 3 Dimensional Monte Carlo Stacks on production parts in industry. Dave regularly mentors others in GD&T and tolerance stack creation. Dave has authored 3 textbooks and numerous technical articles.
Dave is a member of the ASME Y14.5 committee.
Dave’s technical certifications are:
Dave has 40 years of experience in design in the Automotive Industry and 18 years of experience training GD&T. Dave has 9 years of experience doing 3 Dimensional Monte Carlo Stacks on production parts in industry. Dave regularly mentors others in GD&T and tolerance stack creation. Dave has authored 3 textbooks and numerous technical articles.
Dave is a member of the ASME Y14.5 committee.
Dave’s technical certifications are:
- Senior Level Certified GD&T Professional per the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- Design For Six Sigma Black Belt
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration from University of Michigan
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan
- Bachelor’s Degree in Letters and Engineering from Calvin College
Dave is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High, attended Calvin College, and then lived at the "Dutch House" while attending the University of Michigan.