About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1921230
MECHANICAL MANUFACTURING ENGINEER | NPI, DFM & TOOLING FOR METAL FABRICATION
Core Expertise
- Leading New Product Introductions (NPI) from concept through production launch and post-launch support.
- Design for Manufacturing and Assembly to reduce part cost and simplify production.
- Tooling, jigs and fixture design to optimize throughput and improve first-pass yield.
- Additive manufacturing lab management, material/process evaluation, and prototype-to-production transition.
- Lean Six Sigma driven process improvement, root cause analysis, and risk control implementation.
Project Background
- Spearheaded NPI and manufacturing engineering for sheet metal and machined assemblies in contract manufacturing.
- Developed production layouts, assembly/test procedures, BOM structures, and MRP master part setups.
- Managed ECO/ECN workflows, customer change notices, and ensured specification compliance across product lifecycle.
- Led feasibility studies and process validation for additive manufacturing technologies and external processing.
- Mentored mechanical engineers and trained production staff on work instructions, SOPs, and quality practices.
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | Pro/ENGINEER (Creo) | AutoCAD Inventor | CAD/CAM
- DFM | DFA | GD&T | Technical Documentation
- Tooling & Fixtures Design | Jig & Fixture Maintenance
- Sheet Metal Fabrication | Machining | Welding | Laser Cutting
- Additive Manufacturing | Materials Evaluation | Prototype Transition
- Lean Manufacturing | Six Sigma | Root Cause Analysis | Continuous Improvement
- ERP/MRP Systems | BOM Management | Production Flow Optimization
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Arizona State University
- Certificate, CAD Professional Trade School
Awards & Recognition
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification
- J-Standard Certification
Why Interview this Candidate?
A seasoned mechanical manufacturing engineer with two decades of hands-on experience in NPI, DFM, and tooling for metal fabrication. Demonstrated ability to reduce waste, improve production efficiency, and transition prototypes to scalable manufacturing using lean methods and additive technologies. Well-versed in technical documentation, ECO management, and cross-functional customer support—ready to deliver immediate value on complex NPI programs.
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