About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1887049
MECHANICAL ENGINEER | CNC PROGRAMMING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT | AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS
Core Expertise
- Product development and prototyping for automotive components, from CAD models through vehicle integration testing.
- CNC programming and shop leadership, optimizing setups, tooling selection, and production efficiency.
- Quality assurance and metrology using CMMs, laser scanning, FaroArm, and precision inspection techniques.
- FEA-driven part optimization and tolerance definition to improve performance and manufacturability.
- Cross-functional coordination with suppliers and overseas manufacturers to secure production-ready components.
- Technical documentation, installation literature, and training for assembly and service teams.
Project Background
- Led prototype design, fabrication, and vehicle installations to validate performance and collect test data.
- Programmed and set up CNC mills and lathes for balanced parts produced to tight tolerances.
- Established measurement routines and QA checks with CMM and laser systems to ensure conformance.
- Coordinated overseas manufacturing on specifications, drawings, and quality expectations to enable production.
- Drove tooling and process improvements that reduced tooling costs and shortened time-to-customer delivery.
Key Skills
- CAD & CAM: SolidWorks | Autodesk Inventor (CAM) | AutoCAD | Autodesk Fusion
- Simulation & Analysis: MATLAB | Simulink | Autodesk Nastran | ANSYS
- Metrology & Inspection: CMM Manager | FaroArm | Zeiss laser scanning | Rockwell testing
- CNC & Machine Control: Okuma OSP | CNC mill & lathe programming | manual machining
- Manufacturing Systems: SAP | production setup | tooling procurement | balancing machine operation
- Fabrication & Finishing: MIG/TIG/oxy-acetylene welding | SLA & FDM 3D printing | polishing and grinding
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Georgia Southern University
- Certificate, Manufacturing Pathway — Rockdale Career Academy
- Dual Seal Diploma — Heritage High School
Why Interview this Candidate?
An engineer who blends hands-on machining and fabrication experience with CAD/CAM and FEA to deliver manufacturable products. Proven track record reducing tooling costs, leading CNC operations, and translating test results into production-ready designs. Ideal for roles needing a pragmatic leader who improves efficiency and drives product introductions.
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