About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1960689
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS LEADER | LEAN, QMS & OEE OPTIMIZATION
Core Expertise
- Leadership of engineering and maintenance teams up to 23 direct reports across manufacturing functions.
- Continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to reduce waste and boost throughput.
- Quality systems expertise across AS9100, ISO 9001, and ISO 13485 for regulated production environments.
- Operational ownership including P&L accountability, forecasting, CAPEX planning, and JIT inventory management.
- Technical troubleshooting of equipment, PLC/SCADA, and automation to improve reliability and OEE.
Project Background
- Led equipment upgrades and process redesign yielding a 30% reduction in manufacturing lead time.
- Executed new product introductions for regulated medical device and aerospace-capable production under ISO controls.
- Planned and executed capital equipment, automation, and factory layout projects using asset lifecycle techniques.
- Implemented SPC, error-proofing, and process validations to reduce defects and resolve customer complaints.
- Developed production scheduling and visual management systems to maximize OEE and on-time delivery.
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | CAD | PLC troubleshooting | SCADA systems for equipment reliability
- ERP | CMMS | BI analytics | Microsoft 365 for operational reporting
- Lean Six Sigma | Kaizen | SPC | Visual management for continuous improvement
- AS9100 | ISO 9001 | ISO 13485 | QMS compliance and audits
- OEE optimization | Throughput improvement | Waste reduction and cycle time savings
- Process validation | Equipment qualification | Root cause analysis and corrective actions
- P&L management | CAPEX planning | JIT inventory control and demand forecasting
- Cross-functional leadership | Team development | Change management for manufacturing teams
Education
- B.S., Industrial Engineering — The Pennsylvania State University (minor: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt)
Awards & Recognition
- Certified Quality Engineer, American Society for Quality
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- Forklift Trainer certification
Why Interview this Candidate?
Experienced manufacturing engineering and operations leader with a proven record of measurable impact in regulated industries. Delivers continuous improvement, equipment qualification, and CAPEX projects that increase throughput and reduce defects; demonstrated a 30% lead-time reduction. Brings technical breadth across SolidWorks, PLC/SCADA, ERP, and CMMS plus QMS and Lean Six Sigma credentials to drive immediate operational improvements.
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