Hi, I'm Dustin Keeling.
Design Engineer & Technical Problem Solver.
I specialize in rapid prototyping, turning complex concepts into polished, performant interfaces, and building reusable systems—whether that's optimizing physical automation or writing clean Next.js architecture
Design & Engineering Execution
A selection of projects demonstrating production-ready UI, performant interaction design, and rigorous technical problem-solving.
Personal Portfolio
Designed and engineered this portfolio from scratch to demonstrate production-ready UI. Built with Next.js, Tailwind, and shadcn/ui, featuring custom Framer Motion variants for performant, accessible scroll interactions.
Interactive Food Truck Web App
Built a responsive, mobile-first web app featuring interactive Leaflet.js mapping, focusing on intuitive interaction patterns and accessible edge-case behavior.
Custom Prosthetic
Translated complex mechanical requirements into a polished, functional physical prototype. The exact same iterative design loop applied to UI component architecture.
Factory CMMS Interface
Engineered a performant, component-driven UI for a factory CMMS, handling complex state management, data visualization, and real-time interaction logic.
Autonomous Platform
Led mechanical design for an autonomous tracked platform, moving from rapid prototyping to a highly polished proof-of-concept.
Experience & Skills
A decade of pushing boundaries in mechanical design and technical automation.
Manufacturing / Process Engineer
2024 - PresentBlueOval SK
Specializing in mechanical design, technical automation, and process optimization within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Bridging the gap between hardware execution and software efficiency.
Manufacturing Engineer
2022 - 2024NIFCO / KTW
Engineered physical error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) fixtures and automated visual inspection systems, reducing manual QA time by 70%. Applied rigorous edge-case handling and strict visual consistency checks—the exact principles required for robust UI architecture. Led cross-functional process reviews to maintain organizational standards, mirroring the maintenance and iteration of a scalable design system.
Associate Engineer
2018 - 2021Eaton Aerospace
Owned the end-to-end execution of a custom Python and SQL data tracking system, transitioning manual workflows into scalable, automated architecture. Optimized complex manufacturing cycle times by 10%, applying a performance-first methodology directly translatable to optimizing UI interaction speed and component rendering. Partnered cross-functionally to iterate on physical component designs, improving overall design feasibility and production execution.
Project Management & Design
2017Dirt Dog Manufacturing
Managed the end-to-end design of precision fixtures to ensure high manufacturing repeatability, mirroring the creation of reliable, reusable components within a design system. Engineered automated control systems that eliminated manual user friction, focusing on accessible, intuitive interaction patterns to deliver a highly polished end-user experience.
Co-Owner & Product Designer
2015 - PresentSavage Innovations LLC
Owned the end-to-end execution of the company's digital presence, building performant web architecture and managing reliable server infrastructure. Led the rapid prototyping of physical products—including custom 3D-printed sensor housings that improved data accuracy by 30%—demonstrating a relentless ability to translate complex concepts into polished, production-ready deliverables.
Manufacturing Engineer
2014 - 2016Caterpillar Inc.
Championed New Product Introduction (NPI) from initial concept to full production launch, mirroring the end-to-end product ownership required to ship high-quality UI features. Drove process optimizations that significantly improved operational efficiency. Recognized with a GM Award and selected as an Innovation Fair Speaker for executing critical safety initiatives, demonstrating a proven track record of advocating for robust architecture, user safety, and strict accessibility standards.
Let's Build Something Great
Whether it's optimizing manufacturing processes, developing a robust full-stack application, or prototyping the next big idea, I'm always open to discussing new challenges and opportunities.
© 2026 Dustin J. Keeling. Built with Next.js, Tailwind & Motion.