About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1871822
MECHANICAL DESIGN & OPERATIONS LEADER | SOLIDWORKS | PDM | SHEET METAL & WELDMENTS
Core Expertise
- Operations and engineering leadership overseeing drafting, R&D, purchasing, and IT functions.
- Hands-on SolidWorks expertise and PDM Vault administration for drawing control and release.
- Sheet metal, weldment, and structural assembly design for fabricated and modular systems.
- Established engineering processes including ECO workflow, drafting standards, and product manuals.
- Cross-functional collaboration with fabrication shops to improve manufacturability and reduce costs.
Project Background
- Led design and delivery of modular training facilities, coordinating owners, contractors, and manufacturers.
- Engineered structural I-beam integrations and movable wall systems for reconfigurable training spaces.
- Managed multimillion-dollar projects through design, approvals, fabrication, delivery, and field installation.
- Integrated acquired-company drawings and standardized documentation to accelerate product development handoffs.
- Developed training programs to raise SolidWorks proficiency and mentor drafting teams.
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | PDM Vault Administration | Advanced Drawing & Surface Modeling
- Sheet Metal Design | Weldments | Structural Assemblies
- Engineering Change Orders (ECO) | Drafting Standards | Document Control
- New Product Development | R&D Leadership | Prototyping
- Manufacturing Support | Fabrication Coordination | Quality Control
- Purchasing | RFQs & Purchase Orders | QuickBooks
Education
- AAS, Mechanical Drafting — Minnesota State College Southeast Technical
- Military technical training — Army National Guard
Awards & Recognition
- Multiple SolidWorks certifications (CSWA, CSWP, sheet metal, weldments, advanced drawing, surface modeling)
Why Interview this Candidate?
They bring 25+ years as a hands-on operations and mechanical design leader with demonstrated success in product development, PDM administration, and cost-reduction through manufacturability improvements. Proven ability to deliver complex, multimillion-dollar modular facilities by coordinating design, fabrication, and field installation. Strong track record building drafting standards, formal ECO processes, and developing high-performing design teams. Ready to lead drafting and design operations and provide immediate value to engineering-driven manufacturing organizations.
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