About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 478472
MANUFACTURING / PROCESS ENGINEER | CNC PROGRAMMING | TOOLING & PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
Core Expertise
- CNC programming and setup for multi-axis mills and lathes across high-production manufacturing environments
- Process engineering focused on cycle-time reduction, tooling optimization, and fixture design for production
- Hands-on machining leadership including operator training, work instruction development, and root cause analysis
- CAM proficiency in Mastercam and PowerMill for 3D surface modeling and complex toolpath generation
- Applied SPC and continuous improvement methods to stabilize processes and lower production costs
Project Background
- Programmed 5-axis and 6-axis components for aerospace, defense, and automotive high-volume parts
- Led continuous improvement projects achieving measurable reductions in cycle time and tooling expenses
- Designed fixtures, specified tooling, and coordinated vendor solutions to improve process repeatability
- Performed time studies and implemented standard work to increase throughput and reduce variation
- Provided customer-facing machining demonstrations and delivered turnkey application implementations
Key Skills
- Mastercam | PowerMill | SolidWorks
- Mazak | Okuma | Haas | Hurco | Fanuc controls
- 5-axis & 6-axis machining | CNC mill & lathe setup
- GD&T | Blueprint reading | Precision measurement (micrometers, calipers)
- Root cause analysis | SPC | Continuous improvement | Lean methods
- EDM | Fixture and tooling design | Work instruction development
Education
- A.A.S., Manufacturing Tooling Technology — Ferris State University
Why Interview this Candidate?
A seasoned machining and process engineer with 24+ years of hands-on CNC programming, tooling design, and process optimization experience. Demonstrated ability to reduce cycle times, lower tooling costs, and stabilize production using SPC and Lean methods. Proven trainer and problem-solver capable of delivering immediate improvements in high-production environments.
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