About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1744771
OPERATIONS & PROCESS ENGINEER | MANUFACTURING SCALE-UP, HIGH-TEMPERATURE PROCESSING & QUALITY COMPLIANCE
Core Expertise
- Scaling manufacturing from R&D to volume production with equipment commissioning and process validation.
- Leading multi-shift operations including high-temperature furnaces, pressing, machining, and cleanroom processes.
- Implementing quality systems compliant with AS9100D and ISO13485 to ensure product consistency.
- Driving continuous improvement via Lean Six Sigma, SPC, control charts, and root-cause analysis.
- Managing P&L, capital budgets, KPI ownership, and supplier coordination to meet production targets.
Project Background
- Directed manufacturing scale-up for fuel cell and advanced ceramics production lines including automation integration.
- Commissioned high-temperature furnaces and validated thermal cycles for consistent ceramic sintering outcomes.
- Led factory startups and equipment installations from design through on-site commissioning and handover.
- Established operator training and performance-based qualification systems to improve workforce competency.
- Managed 24/7 production operations and corrective action boards for safety and process deviations.
Key Skills
- AS9100D | ISO13485 | Quality Management Systems | Change control implementation
- Lean Manufacturing | Six Sigma | Visual Factory | Continuous improvement deployment
- Statistical Process Control | Control charts | Root cause analysis | CAPA execution
- High-temperature processing | Furnace commissioning | Sintering profiles | Thermal validation
- Factory operations | Production scheduling | P&L ownership | Maintenance and uptime coordination
- Automation integration | Robotics | Material handling systems | Equipment qualification and startup
Education
- M.S., Chemical Engineering — University of Idaho
- B.S., Chemistry (Minor: Math & German) — Weber State University; Magna Cum Laude
Awards & Recognition
- Two U.S. patents for manufacturing technology
- Patriots Award — employer recognition for supporting Guard and Reserve personnel
Why Interview this Candidate?
They bring over 20 years leading manufacturing operations and process engineering across aerospace, medical device, semiconductor, and advanced ceramics. Proven ability to scale production, commission high-temperature equipment, implement AS9100D/ISO13485 quality systems, and drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma and SPC. Hands-on leader in automation integration, workforce qualification, and capital planning who delivers measurable capacity, quality, and safety improvements.
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