About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 449140
MECHANICAL DESIGN & MANUFACTURING ENGINEER | AUTOMATED MACHINERY, TOOLING & PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
Core Expertise
- Designing automated and custom machinery from concept through mass production and commissioning.
- Applying Lean Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma to reduce cycle time and scrap.
- Developing tooling, fixturing, and test equipment to improve manufacturability and assembly yields.
- Leading cross-functional teams to implement production transfers, retrofits, and process validations.
- Performing FEA, molding, and flow simulation using SolidWorks Simulation for design validation.
Project Background
- Delivered high-speed composite winding and web-handling systems for advanced composite manufacturing.
- Engineered inline cleaning, modular plug-and-play assemblies, and retrofit solutions for automated lines.
- Designed automated test rigs, vision systems, control cabinets, and life-cycle test equipment.
- Supported end-to-end product lifecycle: quoting, prototyping, iteration, pilot runs, and volume production.
- Managed production teams and processes, improving safety, quality, and efficiency during ramp to volume.
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | SolidWorks Simulation | Pro/ENGINEER | AutoCAD
- FEA & CFD simulation | Mold flow | Plastic part design
- Lean Six Sigma | Design for Six Sigma | Continuous improvement
- Tooling & fixturing design | Rapid prototyping | 3D printing
- Project management | SAP | MS Project | Technical reporting
- MATLAB | Mathcad | Data analysis | Test equipment development
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — University of Central Florida
- Composite Technology Certificate — Davis Applied Technical College
- Energy Management coursework — Salt Lake Community College
Awards & Recognition
- SolidWorks Simulation certification
- OSHA and HAZWOPER safety certifications
- Composite Technology and renewable energy-related certifications
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned mechanical design engineer with 13 years designing automated machinery, retrofits, and production test systems across regulated industries. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and apply DFSS and Lean methods to improve manufacturability, reduce cost, and accelerate ramps. Strong hands-on CAD and simulation skills enable rapid prototyping and reliable production transfers, delivering immediate impact to engineering and manufacturing teams.
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