About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1917877
MANUFACTURING PROCESS ENGINEER | AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & LAUNCH
Core Expertise
- Manufacturing process development for automotive assemblies, tooling, and plastics production.
- Cross-functional leadership driving audits, corrective actions, and certification readiness.
- Quality engineering with GD&T, FMEA, APQP, 8D/A3, and root cause analysis.
- Process improvement using lean, Six Sigma methods, ERP data, and continuous improvement.
- Hands-on tooling, fabrication, BOM management, and production launch support.
Project Background
- Developed and maintained facility-wide Job Element Sheet training library for assembly processes.
- Managed engineering requisition records exceeding $60M while leading systems training and cost initiatives.
- Led cross-functional teams through IATF 16949 audit activities and implemented long-term corrective solutions.
- Coordinated weld cell troubleshooting and maintained ergonomic and safety documentation for production cells.
- Coordinated design transfers, prototype builds, and international test programs across suppliers and OEMs.
- Performed GD&T reviews, BOM maintenance, and part design changes to improve performance and reduce cost.
Key Skills
- Teamcenter | CATIA | NX | SolidWorks | AutoCAD
- GD&T | FMEA | APQP | 8D/A3 problem solving
- Lean manufacturing | Six Sigma | Continuous improvement
- Fanuc robotics programming | automated equipment troubleshooting
- BOM management | ERP systems | engineering requisitions
- Plastics injection molding | tooling design | metal fabrication
- IATF 16949 audit support | ISO 14000 family familiarity
- Project leadership | cross-functional coordination | supplier management
Education
- B.S., Engineering — Mechanical Emphasis — Hope College
Awards & Recognition
- Completed 8D/A3 problem-solving training
- Led audit efforts contributing to IATF 16949 certification readiness
Why Interview this Candidate?
Experienced manufacturing process engineer with 10+ years in automotive product development, tooling, testing, and production launch. They have led certification audit activities, implemented facility-wide training libraries, and managed large-scale engineering requisitions, delivering measurable process control and cost improvements. Technical strengths in CAD, GD&T, FMEA, Fanuc programming, and cross-functional problem-solving enable rapid impact on manufacturing teams.
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