About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1912064
ENGINEERING MANAGER | MECHANICAL DESIGN & MANUFACTURING | PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Core Expertise
- Leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through design-to-manufacturing for complex mechanical systems.
- Managing product development life cycles, ECOs, part numbering, and PDM standards to improve traceability.
- Applying lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kanban to reduce cycle times and improve quality.
- Designing sheet-metal, weldments, VME controls, and robust fixtures for high-reliability production.
- Communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and coordinating vendors and customers.
Project Background
- Led design of custom heavy-lift vertical personnel and equipment handling systems for rugged environments.
- Developed semiconductor gas delivery modules, sheet-metal cabinets, and electronic control assemblies for OEMs.
- Created roll-forming and tooling solutions to support manufacturing efficiency and new product launches.
- Established ECO workflows, PLM/PDM integrations, and part numbering systems aligning engineering with ERP supply chains.
- Supported R&D and manufacturing with rapid prototyping, waterjet programming, and CNC process development.
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | Autodesk Inventor | AutoCAD | Creo
- PDM/PLM | ECO Processes | Part Numbering | ERP/MRP integration
- GD&T | Mechanical Tolerance Analysis
- CNC Programming | Waterjet (Flow Jet) | Sheet-Metal Fabrication
- Lean Manufacturing | Six Sigma | Kanban | Agile
- Product Development | Design for Manufacture (DFM) | Prototype-to-production
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Texas Tech University
- Certification, GD&T in Engineering Design Graphics — Austin Community College
Awards & Recognition
- CAD Certification
- GD&T instructor experience
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned engineering manager with over 20 years delivering mechanical product development and design-to-manufacturing leadership across heavy-lift, semiconductor, and aerospace sectors. Proven track record implementing PDM/ECO systems, lean methods, and part-numbering/ERP integration to improve traceability and production readiness. Effective at translating technical detail for customers and vendors and driving cross-functional teams to meet tight delivery timelines.
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