About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1882765
MANUFACTURING & NPI PROGRAM MANAGER | APQP, PFMEA, LEAN LAUNCH-TO-SOP
Core Expertise
- Leading NPI programs with APQP/PPAP and launch-to-SOP ownership.
- Developing PFMEA and control plans; applying DFM to ensure component readiness.
- Delivering cost reductions through PFEP and lean methods; cut launch costs by 37%.
- Driving SPC and capability testing to secure >1.33 Cpk before production.
- Aligning stakeholders, managing $1.7M CapEx, and accelerating ramps by three months.
Project Background
- Executed $20M electric vehicle NPI from prototyping through SOP, coordinating gate reviews.
- Managed multi-phase PPAP, ECR/ECO through ERP and digitized QMS for 500+ SKUs.
- Implemented plant-wide layered audits with Power Automate, raising APQP compliance by 60%.
- Designed and launched a 100% inspection cell, reducing critical-part liability exposure by 40%.
- Led cross-functional teams to source tooling, secure die purchases, and complete equipment buy-off.
Key Skills
- Python | VBA | SQL | Excel | Power BI
- ERP (Plex) | BOM management | ECR/ECO | CRM
- PFMEA | Control Plans | APQP/PPAP | DFM
- SPC | Capability studies (Cpk) | OEE | FPY
- CATIA | AutoCAD
- Program Management | Roadmap development | Sprint planning
Education
- M.S., Analytics — Georgia Institute of Technology (online)
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering; Minor: Business Management — Purdue University
Awards & Recognition
- Pitch competition winner — $10K seed funding for university-focused AI platform
- National Society of Black Engineers — Mentor, facilitated professional development for student engineers
Why Interview this Candidate?
Strategic manufacturing and NPI leader with hands-on engineering fluency and measurable launch outcomes. Delivered a $20M program, managed $1.7M CapEx, shortened ramp by three months, and reduced launch costs 37% while achieving >1.33 Cpk before SOP. Brings APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, and lean expertise to reliably scale production and reduce risk.
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