About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1921589
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER | DRAFTING MANAGER | INVENTOR & AUTOCAD
Core Expertise
- Mechanical project management for capital equipment installation, retrofits, and facility modifications.
- Advanced 3D modeling and assembly design using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD for fabrication.
- Leadership and mentoring of drafting and engineering teams, including training five technicians.
- Project controls: schedule development, cost forecasting, change order administration, and compliance oversight.
- Cross-disciplinary coordination with engineers, inspectors, contractors, and client representatives to resolve issues.
Project Background
- Designed machine retrofits, parts, and equipment layouts supporting manufacturing scale-up and operational upgrades.
- Managed capital improvement projects including installation and retrofitting of manufacturing equipment and supports.
- Developed structural supports, mezzanines, catwalks, stairs, and reinforced foundations for equipment access.
- Produced fabrication drawings, assembly documentation, and detailed layouts to guide shop and field construction.
- Delivered a multi-extruder packaging carriage design through six-week design and eight-week fabrication phases.
Key Skills
- Autodesk Inventor | AutoCAD | 3D modeling | Assembly design
- Fabrication drawings | Structural steel detailing | Shop release documentation
- Project scheduling & controls | Microsoft Project | Cost forecasting | Change management
- Construction coordination | Field installation oversight | Contractor management
- Technical mentorship | Team leadership | Training drafting personnel
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Arkansas Tech University
Why Interview this Candidate?
They bring 15+ years of mechanical design, drafting, and project management experience with deep Inventor and AutoCAD expertise. Proven record delivering capital equipment retrofits and complex assemblies, including a multi-extruder packaging carriage completed across design and fabrication phases. Experienced mentor and team lead who enforces standards, controls schedules, and drives cross-disciplinary coordination to keep projects on schedule.
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