About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1881592
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER | MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION & MATERIAL HANDLING
Core Expertise
- Managing capital and R&D equipment projects across multi-plant manufacturing operations.
- Leading greenfield plant startups and commissioning high-throughput automated production lines.
- Designing and integrating bulk material handling systems: conveyors, feeders, silos, and metering.
- Troubleshooting PLC-based automation and industrial robotics to reduce downtime and defects.
- Upgrading legacy machinery and production lines to improve efficiency, safety, and capacity.
- Applying PFMEA and PPAP methods to drive product quality and launch readiness.
Project Background
- Spearheaded startup of a 375,000-square-foot automated facility transitioning manual processes to automation.
- Managed capital upgrades and equipment installations across multiple interior and exterior product plants.
- Engineered paint, marking, and metering systems, including automated mixing and high-speed printing equipment.
- Delivered R&D and process-improvement projects using 3D printing to reduce downtime and speed iteration.
- Coordinated vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams through installation, commissioning, and operator training.
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | Creo | Inventor | AutoCAD
- Allen-Bradley PLCs | Siemens PLCs | HMI integration
- KUKA | CMA robotics | Conveyor and pallet handling systems
- Bulk material handling design | Feeders | Silos | Metering systems
- SAP ERP | Vendor management | Capital project controls
- PFMEA | PPAP | Root cause analysis | Continuous improvement
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology — University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Mathematics minor
Why Interview this Candidate?
They bring 15+ years delivering capital equipment and automation projects in manufacturing, with hands-on mechanical and controls expertise. Proven leader who led a 375,000 sq ft plant startup and drove machinery upgrades that improved throughput and reliability. Strong track record coordinating vendors, commissioning complex systems, and applying PFMEA/PPAP to launch quality products.
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