About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1917884
MANUFACTURING & PRODUCT ENGINEER | AUTOMOTIVE COMFORT SYSTEMS | APQP & LAUNCH
Core Expertise
- APQP-driven new product launches, managing cross-functional gate deliverables and timing.
- Root cause analysis and corrective actions for complex manufacturing and quality failures.
- Supplier qualification, planning audits, and standards development for component consistency.
- Manufacturing process design, standardization, and high-volume optimization to meet targets.
- CAD-driven mechanical design and tolerance analysis using SolidWorks and NX.
Project Background
- Led full lifecycle launches for automotive comfort assemblies from design to volume production.
- Implemented FMEA and process controls to mitigate risks prior to production release.
- Resolved injection-mold failure by designing and deploying an additional fixture, enabling production recovery.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams across engineering, quality, supply chain, and sales.
- Provided on-site manufacturing support at high-volume facilities to monitor and improve processes.
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | NX | AutoCAD for mechanical design, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings
- APQP | FMEA | IATF 16949 compliance for automotive quality systems and audits
- Root Cause Analysis | 8D problem solving | corrective action implementation
- Manufacturing Engineering | Process Improvement | Production Planning for high-volume lines
- Supplier Management | Vendor qualification | supplier audits and delivery assurance
- ERP (SAP) | Production data analysis | MS Project for program control
- 3D printing | Rapid prototyping and mechanical design validation for testing
Education
- M.S., Automotive Engineering — Lawrence Technological University
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Lawrence Technological University
Awards & Recognition
- IATF 16949:2016 — implemented quality management standard and supported compliance audits
Why Interview this Candidate?
They bring eight years of manufacturing and product engineering experience with a master's in automotive engineering. Proven ability to launch multiple high-volume automotive comfort product lines while managing APQP, supplier qualification, and process standardization. Strong CAD, troubleshooting, and on-site production oversight skills enable rapid resolution of escalation issues and immediate contribution to program delivery.
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