About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1965633
ENGINEERING EXECUTIVE | HVAC & REFRIGERATION PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, MANUFACTURING & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Core Expertise
- Leadership of engineering organizations, product strategy, budgeting, and resource planning.
- New product development from concept through production and sustaining support.
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM), manufacturability improvements, and production cost reduction.
- Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma/DMAIC driving process improvement and quality gains.
- Mechanical system design and thermal/refrigeration engineering for commercial and residential products.
Project Background
- Directed multiple NPI programs across residential and commercial HVAC product lines.
- Implemented engineering standardization and documentation controls improving validation and compliance.
- Led cross-functional teams with manufacturing, quality, and operations to resolve production issues.
- Managed departmental budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation to meet program schedules.
- Championed test specification development, FMEA, DOE, and root cause analysis for robust designs.
Key Skills
- AutoCAD | SolidWorks | Microsoft Project
- DFM | FMEA | DOE | Root Cause Analysis
- Lean Manufacturing | Kaizen | Six Sigma (DMAIC)
- Product Development & NPI Management
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Resource Planning
- Mechanical Design | Thermal & Refrigeration Systems
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned engineering executive with over 25 years delivering HVAC and refrigeration products from concept to production while improving manufacturability, cost, and quality. Brings a blend of hands-on mechanical design, test and validation expertise, and proven leadership of cross-functional engineering teams. Ready to provide strategic engineering leadership and drive continuous improvement in product-focused manufacturing organizations.
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