Derek Smith is an experienced professional in the manufacturing sector, currently serving as Value Stream Manager at Dalsin Industries since March 2021, specializing in precision metal product manufacturing and sheet metal fabrication. Prior to this role, Derek held positions at Fountain Industries, LLC as Production Manager, and at BTD Manufacturing, where responsibilities included Finishing Manager and Robot Welding and Assembly Manager. Derek's extensive background in various production processes, including powder coating and assembly, is supported by an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations from Dakota County Technical College.
Dalsin Industries | Precision Metal Product Manufacturing | Sheet Metal Fabrication | Welding
Dalsin Industries is a market leader in high-value contract manufacturing of precision metal weldments, assemblies, and products for OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers). Dalsin’s market position, in the top 5% of all U.S. metal contract manufacturers, testifies to our commitment and ability to satisfy customers requiring many capabilities, from fabrication to stamping services, for medium to high volume products, across multiple industries. Behind the definition of a market leader is the ability to employ people, processes, and production technology to establish unique manufacturing applications which meet or exceed customer needs. Dalsin delivers unique metal manufacturing services through a combination of design-for-manufacture (DFM) application, innovative new product design assistance, high-velocity manufacturing processes and planning control. We operate the latest production technologies including Salvagnini P4 panel bending, Trumpf Trupunch automated punching, AWS certified welding, automated robotic welding, 3D FDM printing, and automated high volume 2D laser cutting. Dalsin’s production center in Minneapolis, MN, serves clients across the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and internationally; industries including: • Renewable Energy • Energy Production and Storage • Technical Products • Appliances • Computing, Racking Systems • Automotive • Electronics • Industrial, Manufacturing • Medical • Transportation • Agriculture Dalsin embraces operational excellence (OpEx) as a strategy, culture, and organizational model built on the “three P’s” of people, processes, and production technology. Perhaps the most concise description of OpEx comes from the book “The Discipline of Market Leaders.” Contact: sales@dalsinind.com 952.703.3620