Mechanical Design Engineer

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1867099

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1867099

SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER | CUSTOM MACHINERY, AUTOMATION & MACHINE BUILD

Core Expertise

  • Designing custom automated machinery from concept through testing, assembly, and commissioning.
  • Machine automation including drives, servo systems, pneumatics, and motion-control integration.
  • Sheet-metal, weldment, structural, and plastic component design for manufacturability and assembly.
  • Project leadership managing multi-discipline teams, vendors, budgets, and large 3D models.
  • Troubleshooting and reliability improvements using root-cause analysis, testing, and iterative redesign.

Project Background

  • Led mechanical design and 3D modeling for a $12M multi-module power-generation modular unit.
  • Delivered an automated battery acid filling and testing machine within budget, directing three designers.
  • Designed long-length curing oven systems with dual-drive rotation, large clamshell doors, and circulation fans.
  • Developed web-handling, laminating, unwinds/rewinds, and converting machinery for film and medical applications.
  • Redesigned commercial refrigeration shelving and introduced structural-foam components to reduce weight and cost.

Key Skills

  • SolidWorks | Autodesk Inventor | Creo/Pro‑ENGINEER | AutoCAD | Solid Edge
  • Machine design | Sheet metal | Weldments | Tooling | Fixtures
  • Motion systems | Servo & AC/DC drives | Gearboxes | Bearings | Drive systems
  • Pneumatics & hydraulics | Cylinders | Power-transmission components
  • Project costing | Vendor sourcing | ECOs | Engineering documentation
  • Troubleshooting & reliability | Test engineering | Root-cause analysis

Education

  • SolidWorks CAD & FEA training — vendor-led coursework
  • Autodesk Inventor and Pro/ENGINEER formal training — CAD proficiency courses
  • Advanced AutoCAD and additional mechanical design coursework

Why Interview this Candidate?

They are a seasoned mechanical design engineer with 30+ years designing custom automated machinery and production equipment. They bring a proven track record delivering complex, budget-driven projects, strong CAD leadership, and hands-on troubleshooting expertise. They can immediately support machine design, automation, and production-equipment reliability initiatives.

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