About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1959029
MANUFACTURING DESIGN ENGINEER | DFMA, WELDING & WATERJET SYSTEMS | PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Core Expertise
- Manufacturing engineering leadership supporting welding, machining, waterjet, bending, and assembly operations.
- Design for manufacturability: SolidWorks model updates, detailed drawings, and engineering change control.
- Lean initiatives including value stream mapping, Kaizen events, and production flow optimization.
- Quality and compliance expertise: FAI, MRB, FMEA, SPC, GD&T, ISO 9001, and AS9100 practices.
- Problem solving using root cause analysis, corrective actions, DOE, Six Sigma, and 8D methodologies.
Project Background
- Led value stream mapping for waterjet product line, reducing manufacturing timeline by ~50%.
- Designed custom waterjet propulsion systems and associated weld tooling for commercial applications.
- Served as primary engineering resource supporting large production teams across fabrication and assembly.
- Redesigned structural components and validated performance using finite element analysis to meet requirements.
- Prepared technical data packages and led drafting efforts for complex marine and vessel equipment improvements.
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | AutoCAD | CAD modeling, detailed drawings, and GD&T practice.
- FEA | Finite element analysis for structural validation and design iteration.
- Weld tooling design | Waterjet routing | Press brake and CNC process support.
- Lean methods: value stream mapping, Kaizen events, standard work, and setup reduction.
- Quality & compliance: FAI, MRB, FMEA, SPC, ISO 9001, AS9100, and ITAR awareness.
- Metrology & inspection: CMM, optical comparator, profilometers, micrometers, gauges, and Gauge R&R.
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Northeastern University
Awards & Recognition
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- Minitab statistical training for process analysis and DOE
- Training in brazing and basic metallurgy; communication and influencing skills
Why Interview this Candidate?
They bring 13+ years of manufacturing, design, and quality experience across marine and aerospace production. Demonstrated impact includes halving waterjet lead times and reducing material changeovers through DFMA and process standardization. Strong hands-on skills in SolidWorks, weld tooling, metrology, and cross-functional leadership enable immediate contribution to production and quality improvements.
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