Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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1960626

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1960626

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT | STRUCTURAL DESIGN | TEAM LEADERSHIP

Core Expertise

  • Program leadership for aerospace product development from concept through certification and production.
  • Structural design and engineering oversight for airframe components using composite and metallic materials.
  • Integrated Product Team leadership coordinating suppliers, systems integration, and cross-discipline engineering.
  • Resource planning, staffing, and team development for domestic and international engineering organizations.
  • Risk management, EVMS, and schedule control to meet deliverables and production readiness targets.

Project Background

  • Led structures design teams for advanced experimental flight demonstrators and eVTOL development programs.
  • Managed 3D CAD model releases and 2D datasets for fuselage, empennage, and support structures.
  • Directed supplier coordination, static and fatigue test support, and manufacturing readiness activities.
  • Executed thermoplastic technology development and production improvement initiatives across aerospace supply chains.
  • Oversaw offshore and domestic engineering teams delivering certification artifacts, test plans, and SOWs.

Key Skills

  • CATIA V4 | CATIA V5 | CATIA V6 | Unigraphics NX | 3DEXPERIENCE | Enovia | Teamcenter
  • MS Project | EVMS | DOORS | Gantt scheduling
  • GD&T | Virtual simulation | 3D CAD model release processes
  • Program & project management | Resource planning | SOW and proposal development
  • Structural analysis workflow | Composite and metallic structural design practices
  • Lean processes | Continuous improvement | Operational excellence

Education

  • B.A., Criswell College
  • Diploma, Drafting — Batavia School of Drafting

Awards & Recognition

  • U.S. patent (2024) — baggage access methods

Why Interview this Candidate?

An aerospace engineering and program management leader with 30+ years delivering prototype-to-production aircraft programs and building high-performing structures organizations. Proven ability to lead 15–39 person engineering teams, drive design releases, control schedule and technical risk, and coordinate suppliers and manufacturing for flight-test and production readiness.

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