About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1885892
DIRECTOR-LEVEL MANUFACTURING ENGINEER | AUTOMATION, MATERIAL HANDLING & PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
Core Expertise
- Leading engineering teams to deliver complex manufacturing automation projects across automotive industry.
- Designing material handling, buffer and feed systems for high-volume vehicle production lines.
- Specifying and integrating control systems, PLCs, and automated lifters for robust operations.
- Commercial negotiation and project management for turnkey factory automation contracts.
- Mentoring engineers and building cross-disciplinary teams to improve productivity and reliability.
Project Background
- Delivered fully automated work-in-progress vehicle storage and buffer systems for high-volume assembly plants.
- Led paint-shop and body-shop automation projects including feed systems and drivetrain fitment automation.
- Engineered Body-in-White material handling: robot slides, part lifts, transfer systems and 7th-axis designs.
- Developed custom project costing software and resource-leveling tools to standardize estimating and scheduling.
- Designed mobile and specialized material handling machines for agricultural and industrial processing clients.
Key Skills
- Project Management | MS Project | Resource leveling
- Control Systems | MATLAB | PLC integration
- Parametric Modeling | Autodesk Mechanical Desktop
- Programming | Visual Basic | Custom automation tools
- Statistical Analysis | Statistica | Data-driven troubleshooting
- Accounting Systems | Sage Pastel Partner | Cost control
- Material Handling Design | Autonomous lifters | Conveyor systems
- Occupational Health & Safety Compliance | Haulage and rail systems experience
Education
- MBA — Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
- Baccalaureus Technologiae, Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineer’s Certificate of Competency — National certification
Awards & Recognition
- Merit award for academic excellence during tertiary studies
- Patented geo-pallet material handling design implemented in production
Why Interview this Candidate?
A director-level manufacturing automation engineer with 25+ years leading multi-discipline teams for global automotive and industrial clients. Proven record delivering turnkey buffer, feed, paint‑shop and body‑shop automation projects while negotiating commercial contracts and improving project estimating tools. Strong mentor who builds capable engineering teams and drives practical, production-ready solutions.
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