About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1917827
Manufacturing Engineering Leader | Lean Transformation & High‑Precision Fabrication
Core Expertise
- Lean transformation leader implementing 5S+, Kaizen, PDCA, TPM and Shingo-based systems.
- Built and led multi-team manufacturing engineering organizations supporting high-precision fabrication.
- Drove preventive maintenance culture and reduced reactive downtime through PM programs.
- Directed tooling and process improvements yielding significant life and productivity gains.
- Managed cross-functional programs connecting production, quality, maintenance, and program management.
Project Background
- Standardized process documentation and change-control across fabrication to ensure consistent execution.
- Led photolithography and wafer fabrication sustaining programs for high-mix, precision manufacturing.
- Implemented SPC and data-alert analytics to proactively identify and correct emerging quality issues.
- Executed plant setups and capacity ramp activities for new manufacturing facilities.
- Facilitated Kaizen events and operator training to reduce cycle time and eliminate non-value work.
Key Skills
- Lean systems | 5S+ | Kaizen | PDCA | TPM | Shingo principles
- Process engineering | SPC | OEE | preventive maintenance programs
- CNC machining | Tooling optimization | Machining process development
- Photolithography & wafer fabrication sustaining practices
- Cross-functional leadership | Production, quality, maintenance alignment
- ERP/MRP | Production planning | Continuous improvement metrics and reporting
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — University of New Mexico
Awards & Recognition
- Shingo Silver Medallion recipient
- Member, Shingo committee
Why Interview this Candidate?
They bring 30+ years leading manufacturing engineering and operations in high-precision environments, with measurable results such as tooling life improvements and double-digit production efficiency gains. Proven at building multi-team organizations, instituting preventive maintenance cultures, and driving lean transformations that reduce downtime and improve quality. Strong cross-functional communicator who converts continuous improvement strategy into sustained operational performance.
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