Product Development Engineer

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1914862

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER | VARIATION REDUCTION, STATISTICAL TOLERANCE ANALYSIS & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Core Expertise

• Variation reduction and statistical tolerance analysis to ensure reliable assembly and function.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) assessment and datum structure optimization to cut inspection cost.
• Mechanical design of mechanisms, springs, and electromechanical systems for manufacturability and durability.
• Leading cross-functional projects across aerospace, defense, automotive, heavy vehicle, and consumer appliances.
• Developing variation accumulation software and probabilistic design tools for tolerancing and performance prediction.

Project Background

• Designed fool‑proof splicing system that reduced splicing cost by 70% and lowered energy per splice 63%.
• Converted heavy‑vehicle suspension to air‑ride, generating multi‑million dollars annual new business.
• Eliminated V‑belt scrap and rework saving more than $200,000 annually.
• Led tolerance analyses on complex assemblies exceeding 100 parts to ensure fit and functional performance.
• Authored technical papers, delivered seminars, and taught classes on variation, GD&T, and statistical tolerance analysis.

Key Skills

• CAD platforms: SolidWorks, Creo, NX (UG NX) for detailed mechanical modeling and assembly
• PLM/PDM: TeamCenter, Windchill, and PDM workflows for configuration control and data management
• Tolerance & variation tools: CETOL, variation accumulation software, statistical tolerance analysis methods
• Manufacturing and quality: machining, coatings, DFMEA, DVP&R, 8D problem solving for production issues
• Materials expertise: aluminum, high-strength steel, titanium, beryllium, magnesium, plastics, rubber, ceramics
• Analysis and communication: GD&T, dynamics, heat transfer, electrical sensors, Excel, and engineering presentations

Education

• B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Iowa State University
• Continuing coursework: Probability Theory — University of Idaho
• Continuing coursework: Fatigue and fracture — Purdue University

Awards & Recognition

• Registered Professional Engineer
• ASME Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Professional — Senior Level
• Seven patents awarded across multiple industries

Why Interview this Candidate?

They bring two decades of hands‑on experience applying statistical tolerance analysis and GD&T to reduce variation, cost, weight, scrap, and energy across complex products. Proven outcomes include patented innovations, major cost and energy reductions, and multi‑million dollar product conversions. Strong CAD/PLM fluency, teaching experience, and custom variation tools enable immediate technical leadership and measurable impact.