About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 73185
SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER | HEAVY MOBILE MACHINERY, ENGINES & HYDRAULICS
Core Expertise
- Mechanical design leadership for heavy mobile construction machinery and engine systems.
- End-to-end product development from concept through design review, release, and production.
- 3D modeling, surfacing, assemblies, sheet-metal design, and detailed 2D drawings with GD&T.
- FEA and CFD validation for structural, thermal, vibration, and fluid performance.
- DFM/DFMA, tolerance stack-ups, and engineering change control in PLM/PDM workflows.
- Cross-functional team leadership, root-cause analysis, and quality methods for reliability.
Project Background
- Led design programs for excavator, tractor, and heavy-duty machinery components and assemblies.
- Engineered engine blocks, manifolds, gearing, undercarriage parts, and mobile-hydraulic subsystems.
- Oversaw hydraulic routing and system integration, coordinating in-house manufacturing and installation teams.
- Validated designs with simulation and hand calculations to meet performance and durability targets.
- Managed BOMs, ECR/ECO processes, and engineering documentation within Windchill PLM under ISO 9001.
Key Skills
- Creo Parametric | Pro/ENGINEER | SolidWorks — 3D CAD modeling and surfacing
- ANSYS | Creo Simulate — FEA and CFD simulation for structural and thermal analysis
- Windchill PLM | BOM and ECO management — engineering document control and change processes
- GD&T (ASME Y14.5) | Tolerance analysis | DFM/DFMA for manufacturability and quality
- Mathcad Prime — engineering calculations, tolerance stacks, and performance verification
- Sheet-metal design | Assembly and subassembly modeling | Surfacing for production release
- Lean methods | Six Sigma principles | Root-cause analysis for reliability and cost control
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Bradley University
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned mechanical engineer with 25+ years designing heavy mobile machinery and engine systems from concept to production. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams, applying GD&T and tolerance control, and validating designs with FEA/CFD to improve reliability and reduce rework. Proficient with Creo, SolidWorks, ANSYS, and Windchill—able to drive disciplined documentation and manufacturable product launches.
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