About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1911321
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER | CNC PROGRAMMING, MACHINE SHOP MANAGEMENT & PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
Core Expertise
- CNC programming and optimization for 3-axis and 5-axis milling and multi-axis lathes.
- Machine shop operations management including team leadership, scheduling, and inventory control.
- Process optimization and waste reduction through tooling, fixturing, and CAM strategy improvements.
- Design and manufacture of fixtures, tooling, and workholding to improve part quality and throughput.
- Quality and continuous improvement with PPAP, PFMEA, capability studies, and GD&T-driven inspections.
- Welding process expertise across GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, and SAW for carbon, stainless, and aluminum.
Project Background
- Led CNC program proofs and setup validations for parts across mills and turning centers.
- Reduced machining cycle time from over one hour to 12 minutes using advanced CAM and material changes.
- Implemented centralized inventory management improving traceability and reducing stock shortages.
- Developed cost-effective equipment justifications and shop layout redesigns to streamline workflows.
- Authored work instructions, operation sheets, and technical drawings to standardize production and reduce errors.
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | CATIA | OnShape | Creo/ProE
- Mastercam | Fusion 360 | SprutCAM | Edgecam
- CNC Machining | 3-axis & 5-axis milling | Turning lathes | Tooling design
- PPAP | PFMEA | Capability studies | Gage R&R | Design of Experiments | Time studies
- GD&T | Blueprint reading | Technical drawings | Work instructions
- Welding: GMAW | GTAW | SMAW | SAW; carbon, stainless, aluminum
Education
- B.S., Manufacturing Engineering Technology — Ferris State University
- A.A.S., Welding Technology — Monroe County Community College
Why Interview this Candidate?
They are a manufacturing engineer with over six years of hands-on experience optimizing CNC processes and leading machine shop operations. Demonstrated successes include dramatic cycle-time reductions, inventory traceability improvements, and strengthened quality controls using PPAP, PFMEA, and GD&T. Strong CAM, tooling design, and troubleshooting skills enable immediate contributions to machining performance and throughput.
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