Mechanical Draftsman

DAVRON CV: Candidate 203210

MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER | SOLIDWORKS | TOOLING, FIXTURES & FABRICATION

Core Expertise

• Designed tooling, fixtures, and assemblies using SolidWorks for fabrication workflows and production readiness.
• Developed sheet-metal parts and welded structures across 10–24 gauge materials for custom components.
• Managed EPDM Vault and BOM workflows to support MRP compliance and production scheduling.
• Applied GD&T and tolerance control from .010 to .0625 inch for assembly accuracy.
• Led cost-reduction redesigns that saved over $900k through product improvements and standardization.
• Improved machine productivity via press redesign, achieving a 40x output increase.

Project Background

• Produced manufacturing drawings and 3D assemblies for complex fabricated equipment using SolidWorks.
• Designed electrical control panels, schematics, and enclosure machining programs with AutoCAD.
• Developed HVAC adapters and sheet-metal templates; delivered 30–60 custom drawings daily.
• Engineered welded fixtures and tooling for third-party fabrication supporting heavy-equipment OEMs.
• Programmed CNC operations and supervised plasma/laser cutting, 3D printing, and prototyping.
• Executed structural and stress analysis plus vibration damping calculations to improve reliability.

Key Skills

• SolidWorks | CATIA | AutoCAD for 3D modeling, assemblies, and electrical schematics
• EPDM Vault | BOM and MRP management for production compliance and revision control
• GD&T | Tolerance analysis | Structural and stress calculations for robust designs
• CNC programming | Plasma & laser cutting | 3D printing for prototyping and production
• Fixture and tooling design | Sheet metal fabrication (10–24 ga) | Welding integration
• Technical drawing production | Design for manufacturability and cost-reduction initiatives

Education

• A.A.S., Mechanical Engineering Graphics — Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Awards & Recognition

• Certifications: SolidWorks; AutoCAD; CATIA; Certificate of Proficiency in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Why Interview this Candidate?

A seasoned manufacturing designer with deep SolidWorks expertise and hands-on fabrication experience. Demonstrated impact includes a $900k design-driven cost savings and a major press redesign that increased productivity dramatically. Well-versed in tooling, sheet-metal, PDM/BOM workflows, and CNC processes, they can accelerate product development and improve shop-floor efficiency from day one.