About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1599073
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | CNC, MULTI‑AXIS MACHINING & QUALITY SYSTEMS
Core Expertise
- Operations leadership for production-oriented CNC shops, driving throughput and quality control.
- Advanced multi-axis machining expertise including 5-axis mills and Swiss lathes up to 11 axes.
- ISO quality system implementation and compliance across ISO 9001:2015, 13485, and AS9100.
- Process improvement using Lean 5S and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and scrap.
- Staff development and training for machinists, programmers, and operators across multi-shift environments.
Project Background
- Directed university advanced manufacturing lab operations, managing staff, budgets, and fabrication projects.
- Led production for specialty gear manufacturing serving defense subcontractors, maintaining tight transmission tolerances.
- Managed CNC programming, quoting, and scheduling for high-precision medical and aerospace components.
- Implemented inventory control, procurement, and tooling strategies to stabilize material availability and reduce downtime.
- Collaborated with researchers and external vendors on prototyping, grant-funded research, and advanced manufacturing projects.
Key Skills
- CAD/CAM systems | CAM programming | G-code
- Multi-axis machining | 5-axis mills | Swiss CNC lathes (up to 11-axis)
- Materials expertise | Inconel, titanium, Hastelloy, stainless, aluminum, plastics, composites
- Quality systems | ISO 9001:2015 | ISO 13485 | AS9100 compliance
- Lean 5S | Six Sigma | Continuous improvement
- Operations management | P&L responsibility | Workforce development | Shop-floor troubleshooting
Education
- B.S., Manufacturing Engineering — University of Florida
Awards & Recognition
- Lean 5S and Six Sigma training
- Quality systems implementation lead for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, AS9100
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned manufacturing leader with 25+ years of hands-on CNC, multi-axis, and shop-floor management experience. Combines deep technical machining skills with P&L responsibility and proven quality system implementation. Well-suited to scale high-precision production, reduce downtime, and mentor cross-functional teams for reliable delivery.
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