About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1959521
ENGINEERING EXECUTIVE | PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, MANUFACTURING READINESS & OPERATIONS
Core Expertise
- Strategic engineering leadership across aerospace, automation, consumer products, and durable goods sectors.
- New product development and stage-gate governance delivering market-ready products and faster commercialization.
- Portfolio and program management overseeing budgets up to $9M and teams up to 50 engineers.
- Manufacturing readiness and cost reduction using DFM/DFA, VAVE, Lean, and Six Sigma methods.
- Quality and regulatory compliance including AS9100 and ISO 9001 for complex product programs.
Project Background
- Directed development and launch of 50+ furniture and durable goods products supporting a $150M+ portfolio.
- Centralized global engineering functions and implemented stage-gate processes, enabling $25M incremental annual revenue.
- Commercialized packaging automation platforms that increased category revenue by 50% and improved throughput.
- Led IoT-enabled consumer product programs that grew revenue ~20% and increased EBITDA by $4M.
- Executed packaging redesign and warranty-reduction initiatives that realized $500K in cost savings.
- Managed qualification of flight‑critical electromechanical actuation and hydraulic systems for major aerospace programs.
Key Skills
- Product Development | Stage-Gate | NPI | Portfolio Management
- Manufacturing & Operations | DFM/DFA | VAVE | Lean | Six Sigma
- Quality Systems | AS9100 | ISO 9001 | Configuration Management
- Project & Program Management | Budgeting | Cross-functional Leadership
- Mechanical Design | CAD | FEA | Design for Manufacturing
- PDM/PLM | ERP Systems | Technical Publications
Education
- B.S., Aerospace Engineering — University of Southern California
Awards & Recognition
- Professional development: AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement certification
- Project and Program Management training
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned engineering executive with a proven record of scaling teams, launching high-value product portfolios, and improving margins through manufacturing readiness. Hands-on leader who implements stage-gate discipline, drives cross-functional execution, and delivers measurable revenue and cost outcomes. Well-suited to lead small-to-mid sized manufacturing organizations needing pragmatic technical leadership and rapid product commercialization.
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