About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1917699
OPERATIONS MANAGER | CNC MACHINING, NPI LEADERSHIP & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Core Expertise
- Operations leadership across high-precision manufacturing with emphasis on CNC machining and multi-shift management.
- Directed New Product Introductions (NPI), coordinating cross-functional teams to meet specifications and timelines.
- Implemented process improvements reducing scrap and improving throughput through tooling, fixturing, and DFM reviews.
- Managed cost estimation, RFQs, and RMA analysis to drive cost control and corrective actions.
- Expertise in CNC programming and setup for lathes and mills using Mastercam and industry standards.
Project Background
- Led manufacturing for medical device, semiconductor, and aerospace components requiring precision tolerances.
- Executed high-complexity NPIs from prototype to production with documented quality and compliance.
- Designed custom tooling and fixtures to increase CNC department throughput and reduce setup time.
- Applied root cause analysis and corrective actions to RMAs, improving first-pass yields and reducing rework.
- Integrated inspection protocols, GD&T practices, and mechanical measurement tools to ensure dimensional accuracy.
Key Skills
- CNC Programming & Setup (Lathe | Mill) | Mastercam | G-code
- CAD/CAM: SolidWorks | AutoCAD
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) | DFM | Mechanical inspection tools
- Operations: NPI management | RFQs & cost estimation | Scheduling & production planning
- Continuous improvement: Lean principles | OEE | Root cause analysis | Preventive maintenance
- Processes: Welding | Brazing | Plating | Lapping | Assembly
- Bilingual English & Spanish | Team leadership and training
Education
- Technical Certification — CNC Programming, GD&T, Design and Quality Control
- Advanced Mastercam Training — CNC programming and machining techniques
- Management & Lean Manufacturing Training — 7S, scheduling, preventive maintenance, cost analysis
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned operations manager with 30+ years in high-precision manufacturing and deep CNC expertise. Proven ability to lead NPIs, reduce scrap, and improve throughput through tooling, DFM, and process controls. Bilingual leader with strong experience coaching multi-shift teams and delivering cost-effective production solutions.
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