Jim Beary, GDTP-S, PMP

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DISC Type : DS

ASME AED Assembly Level Tolerancing Project Team member at ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Overview

Jim Beary is the GD&T Technical Sales Director at SAE International, leveraging his expertise in dimensional engineering to train global manufacturing and quality teams. A graduate of Michigan State University, he is deeply involved in shaping industry standards as a committee vice chairman and co-chair at ASME.

Beyond his professional focus, Jim demonstrates a keen interest in emerging technologies, recently completing several certifications in Generative AI, AI agents, and Microsoft Copilot. He has an appreciation for robotics and enjoys sharing unique finds with his network.

Unique fact: Jim is so dedicated to his work that he once conducted a multi-day GD&T fundamentals course for a client over his own birthday.

Personality Overview

Consummate Professional

Planner & Achiever

Long-Term Thinker

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Dimensional Engineering
His entire career is focused on GD&T, MBD/MBE, and metrology to help companies solve quality challenges and improve product efficiency.
Technical Education
He is passionate about simplifying complex concepts and empowering technical teams through practical, application-focused training, earning praise for his teaching ability.
Engineering Standards
Holds multiple volunteer leadership roles within ASME, actively working on committees to develop and harmonize standards for tolerancing, gages, and fixtures.

Media Appearances

Jim has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
ASME AED Assembly Level Tolerancing Project Team member at ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
11-2024
Y14 & MBE Harmonization Committee Terms Joint Working Group Co-Chair at ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
7-2023
Y14.43 Dimensioning and Tolerancing Principles for Gages and Fixtures committee vice chairman at ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
6-2025
GD&T Technical Sales Director, SME and Trainer at SAE International
4-2022 - 6-2025
Instructor - ASME GD&T, Functional Gaging, Inspection, Measurement, Tolerance Stacks at SAE International

Education

2020 - 2024
Master of Science - MS from Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business
2009 - 2017
Bachelor of Science from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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Insights For Selling To Jim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jim is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jim

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jim move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Jim take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Jim

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