About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1931075
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING DIRECTOR | PRECISION CNC, 5‑AXIS & AI‑ENABLED PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
Core Expertise
- Hands-on leadership in precision CNC and multi-axis (5‑axis) machining for tight‑tolerance components.
- Integrating AI‑driven tooling and predictive maintenance to improve uptime and cycle consistency.
- Process improvement champion with Lean Six Sigma Black Belt delivering setup time and repeatability gains.
- Deep experience in aerospace, defense, and medical precision manufacturing with AS9100 and ITAR awareness.
- Combining additive metal printing with subtractive machining to accelerate prototype‑to‑production workflows.
Project Background
- Led shop‑floor operations and CAM programming to consistently meet stringent aerospace and defense tolerances.
- Directed equipment installations and proof‑of‑concepts to scale capacity and modernize machining capabilities.
- Reduced material waste by validating CNC designs and eliminating pre‑production errors.
- Managed cross‑functional teams while mentoring programmers, machinists, and operators for operational excellence.
- Conducted time studies and implemented data‑driven process changes to boost throughput and control labor costs.
Key Skills
- Mastercam | GibbsCAM | Esprit
- 5‑axis machining | Swiss‑style turning | EDM | high‑tolerance fabrication
- AI toolpath optimization | Predictive maintenance | Digital shop floor
- CAM programming | CNC setup | Machine prove‑outs
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Process improvement | Time studies
- AS9100 compliance | ITAR‑aware | Quality systems
Education
- B.S., Manufacturing Engineering — Lan Masters University
Awards & Recognition
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- AS9100 familiarity and ITAR‑aware manufacturing practices
Why Interview this Candidate?
Manufacturing engineering leader with 20+ years of hands‑on precision CNC, Swiss‑style, and multi‑axis experience. Proven record implementing AI‑enabled tooling, reducing setup times, and driving repeatability gains while scaling production through equipment integration. Strong blend of technical shop‑floor support and leadership makes them effective at mentoring teams and solving complex machining challenges.
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