About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1884972
MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER | AGRICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY
Core Expertise
- Machinery design and optimization for agricultural and industrial equipment, focusing on durability and manufacturability.
- New product development from concept through prototyping, testing, and production handoff.
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and physical testing to validate structural performance under heavy loads.
- Component-level cost reduction and manufacturability improvements, including sheet metal molding for high-strength steel.
- BOM creation and supplier collaboration to secure quality materials and ensure on-time delivery.
Project Background
- Led design of lighter, thinner cab assemblies using optimized sheet metal molding for improved manufacturability.
- Performed advanced FEA and validated machine durability for vehicles handling 18,000 lb loads at speeds up to 30 mph.
- Developed complete machines and subcomponents, producing specifications, design reports, and test documentation.
- Executed component analysis and testing to enhance performance while reducing production costs.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source components, refine BOMs, and ensure compliance with specifications.
Key Skills
- Autodesk Inventor | SolidWorks | MATLAB | Mathcad
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) | Structural testing | Test protocol development
- BOM creation & management | Technical documentation | Specifications
- Hydraulic system design | Agricultural power systems
- Supplier negotiation | DFM | Manufacturing collaboration
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) — California State University, Sacramento
Why Interview this Candidate?
A mechanical design engineer with 7+ years in machinery design, including five years focused on agricultural equipment. Proven ability to deliver lighter, cost-effective assemblies and validate heavy-duty machine performance through FEA and physical testing. Strong at BOM management, supplier coordination, and translating prototypes into production-ready designs. Ready to contribute immediately and open to relocation for the right opportunity.
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