Manufacturing Engineer

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1854535

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER | LEAN CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT | GMP VALIDATION

Core Expertise

• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement using 5S, SMED, Kaizen, Kanban, TPM, and DMAIC.
• GMP and cGMP equipment validation including IQ/OQ/PQ, SOPs, and change control documentation.
• Capital equipment implementation and project coordination from concept through validated startup.
• CAD-driven process and layout optimization using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Fusion 360.
• Root cause analysis, PFMEA/FMEA development, and corrective action to reduce defects and downtime.

Project Background

• Led SMED and changeover projects reducing setup times by 40% and increasing line flexibility.
• Implemented TPM and FIFO routing, cutting equipment downtime by 20% and maintenance spend by 25%.
• Redesigned work-center layouts and process flows, improving floor-space efficiency by 15% and throughput.
• Applied DMAIC to eliminate critical defects, achieving a 30% defect reduction within one month.
• Supported GMP validation cycles and documentation, improving process reliability and reducing pre-production issues.

Key Skills

• AutoCAD | SolidWorks | Fusion 360 for CAD, prototyping, and tooling design
• Lean methodologies: 5S, SMED, Kaizen, Kanban, TPM, DMAIC
• Equipment validation & cGMP documentation; IQ/OQ/PQ protocol execution and change control
• PFMEA | APQP | FMEA development | Root cause analysis (5 Whys, fishbone)
• KPI dashboards: OEE, scrap, cycle time, delivery; data analysis and continuous feedback
• GD&T | tolerance analysis | manufacturability reviews for tooling and fabrication

Education

• B.S., Mechanical Engineering & Physics — University of Central Oklahoma

Awards & Recognition

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt — Management & Strategy Institute
• Industry 4.0 Certification — Tooling U

Why Interview this Candidate?

They deliver measurable manufacturing gains—40% faster setups, 20% less downtime, and validated GMP equipment experience. Combines Lean tools, CAD-driven design, and validation expertise to lead cross-functional capital projects. Well-suited to accelerate operational excellence and improve product reliability immediately.