About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1907063
PRINCIPAL MANUFACTURING ENGINEER | CNC MACHINING, PROCESS DEVELOPMENT & DFM
Core Expertise
- CNC process development for multi-axis mill-turn and machining center operations.
- Designing tooling, fixtures, gages, and CNC programs to improve manufacturability.
- Applying GD&T, blueprint interpretation, and FAI for precision aerospace and defense components.
- Implementing Lean methodologies (Kaizen, 5S) to increase throughput and reduce waste.
- Mentoring machine operators and cross-functional teams on CNC best practices and setups.
Project Background
- Led process transfers and production ramp for high-precision aerospace components.
- Developed manufacturing processes for firearms components from prototype through production.
- Designed injection molds, automated packaging, and production tooling for medical and consumer products.
- Programmed NC code and CAM routines for vertical mills, lathes, and mill-turn machines.
- Executed inspection plans using CMMs and PC-DMIS for early FAI and production verification.
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | NX CAM | Mastercam
- GD&T | Blueprint Reading | FAI | PC-DMIS
- Multi-axis CNC | Mill-Turn | Lathe & Mill Programming
- Fixture & Tooling Design | Fixturing | Gaging
- Lean Manufacturing | Kaizen | 5S | Continuous Improvement
- Process Development | DFM | Production Ramp | Cost Reduction
Education
- M.Eng., Engineering Management — Western New England University
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Central Connecticut State University
- A.S., Manufacturing Technology — Quinsigamond Community College
Why Interview this Candidate?
They bring over 20 years of hands-on CNC machining and process engineering experience, including leading multi-axis mill-turn process development and DFM for aerospace and firearms sectors. Proficient in SolidWorks, NX CAM, Mastercam, GD&T, and PC-DMIS, they drive production ramps, improve quality, and reduce waste through Lean practices. Strong background in tooling/fixture design and operator mentoring enables immediate impact on manufacturing readiness.
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