About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1921692
Mechanical Engineer | CAD & Prototyping | Fabrication, Testing & Product Development
Core Expertise
- Designing machinery components and safety guards focused on ergonomics and operator safety.
- Developing test rigs and conducting tensile testing to validate custom wire harnesses.
- Leading cross-functional prototyping efforts from concept through fabrication and field testing.
- Applying FEA and technical drafting to create manufacturable and code-compliant designs.
- Hands-on fabrication including CNC milling, plasma cutting, MIG welding, and industrial coating.
Project Background
- Designed machine guards and material gripping mechanisms to improve handling ergonomics and safety.
- Developed mounting fixture to integrate image-processing hardware with CNC machinery for automated inspection.
- Researched and developed a high-power aspirator that increased yarn recycling efficiency.
- Led development and testing of hydraulic tension tester measuring maximum tensile stress in assemblies.
- Designed specialized utility bed for tracked all-terrain vehicle supporting disaster cleanup operations.
- Oversaw six-engineer team designing a large-scale frozen-dessert dispensing system for campus dining services.
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | AutoCAD | FEA | MATLAB for CAD, simulation, and engineering analysis
- CNC milling | Plasma cutting | 3D printing | MIG welding | Soldering for rapid prototyping
- Hydraulic & pneumatic system design | Circuit design | Electrical assembly and testing
- Microsoft Excel | Power BI | Power Automate for data analysis, automation, and reporting
- Industrial coating | Powder coating | Surface finishing and paint processes
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — The University of Alabama
Awards & Recognition
- Eagle Scout — served as senior patrol leader for four years
Why Interview this Candidate?
A hands-on mechanical engineer with proven experience designing, prototyping, and testing equipment for manufacturing and field operations. Demonstrated ability to lead small teams and deliver projects from concept through fabrication and validation. Strong CAD, FEA, and fabrication skills enable rapid iteration and production-ready designs. Ready to contribute immediately to product development and manufacturing teams.
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