About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1905583
MECHANICAL ENGINEER | MANUFACTURING MACHINERY, AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS
Core Expertise
- Manufacturing engineering leadership across metal fabrication, assembly automation, and heavy machinery design.
- Capital equipment project management from concept through installation, commissioning, and operator training.
- Robotic automation and PLC-based systems integration for high-speed production environments.
- Fixture, tooling and conveyor system design emphasizing DFM/DFA and GD&T-driven assembly efficiency.
- Process optimization using lean methods, takt studies, and continuous improvement to boost throughput.
Project Background
- Led cross-functional projects installing robotic systems and automated equipment with operator training.
- Managed capital projects up to ~$1.2M including vendor selection, ROI evaluation, and commissioning.
- Implemented CNC laser nesting software, improving material utilization and output by over 25%.
- Developed custom tooling and fixtures to reduce cycle times and improve manufacturability across product lines.
- Reverse-engineered heavy machinery for structural upgrades and designed hydraulic and pneumatic components.
Key Skills
- SolidWorks (CSWP) | AutoCAD (Inventor & 2D) | Sigmanest
- PLC integration | Motoman robot programming | Pneumatics & Hydraulics
- Fixture & tooling design | EOAT | Conveyor systems
- DFM/DFA | GD&T | Technical drawing review
- Lean manufacturing | Process optimization | Takt time analysis
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Virginia Commonwealth University
Awards & Recognition
- Engineer In Training (EIT)
- Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP)
- Motoman Basic Robot Programming
Why Interview this Candidate?
A seasoned mechanical engineer with 13+ years delivering automation, tooling, and capital equipment projects. Demonstrated improvements include a 25% gain in material utilization and leadership of robotic integrations and machine installations. Strong hands-on CAD and shop-level experience enables rapid contribution to manufacturing machinery teams seeking structured processes and measurable results.
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