About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1919027
DIRECTOR, APPLICATIONS & PRODUCT ENGINEERING | APQP, PPAP, DVP&R, MANUFACTURING LAUNCHES
Core Expertise
- Product development leadership from concept through APQP-driven production launches.
- Industrialized new designs with plant and application engineering for scalable manufacturing.
- Applied APQP, PPAP and DVP&R to validate components and secure supplier releases.
- Mentored engineers and built cross-functional networks to accelerate time-to-market.
- Drove $20M revenue growth over three years through strategic product programs.
Project Background
- Led industrialization of isolators and dampeners for automotive applications to production.
- Managed APQP projects including DVP&R creation, test verification, and supplier PPAP submissions.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams — sourcing, supplier quality, manufacturing, and application engineering.
- Created project timelines, CERs, ECOs, BOMs, and phase-gate presentations for program governance.
- Implemented process improvements and Kaizen events to reduce manufacturing waste and improve throughput.
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | AutoCAD — 3D modeling, assemblies, drawing release, and BOM generation
- APQP | PPAP | DVP&R — program frameworks for validation, testing, and production approval
- GD&T | Mechanical Design | Electrical Troubleshooting — tolerance analysis and verification
- Lean Manufacturing | Kaizen | Continuous Improvement — process optimization and waste reduction
- Project Leadership | Budgeting & Schedule Management | Agile — cross-functional program execution
- Machining & Welding knowledge | Supplier collaboration | Third-Party Logistics (3PL) experience
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint) — reporting, analytics, and stakeholder presentations
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology — Northern Michigan University (concentration: Mechanical Design)
- Undergraduate coursework, Drafting Technology — Muskegon Community College
Why Interview this Candidate?
A seasoned product engineering leader with 18 years of hands-on design and launch experience, proven in APQP-driven automotive programs. Consistently delivers validated products to production, mentors engineering teams, and builds supplier and OEM relationships that drive measurable revenue. Ready to lead a product design organization and accelerate time-to-market for new programs.
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