About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1926112
MECHANICAL ENGINEER — STRUCTURES & TURBOMACHINERY | FEA, FATIGUE & CERTIFICATION SUPPORT
Core Expertise
- Finite element modeling for static, thermal, and fatigue assessments of turbomachinery components.
- Fastener, joint, and bolt analyses supporting structural integrity and fatigue life predictions.
- Kinematic and linkage studies optimizing motion, torque-box performance, and mechanism reliability.
- Preparation of certification-ready calculation packages and compliance-focused design documentation.
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration with design, manufacturing, and test teams to resolve interface issues.
Project Background
- Led structural analyses for gas-turbine hardware and external mechanisms in high-stakes aerospace programs.
- Developed standardized FEA templates and macros to improve reporting consistency and engineering productivity.
- Performed CFD and hand calculations to verify stress, temperature, and deflection against design criteria.
- Executed bolt and joint evaluations using ANSYS Workbench to inform manufacturability and assembly processes.
- Prepared baseline models and validation workflows supporting test correlation and digital configuration management.
Key Skills
- ANSYS Workbench | DesignModeler — static, thermal, and fatigue FEA workflows
- SolidWorks | NX | Fusion 360 | CATIA — 3D parametric modeling and CAD-to-FEA integration
- Fatigue & fracture mechanics | bolt and joint analysis | tolerance analysis
- Python | MATLAB | Excel macros — automation, scripting, and analysis tools
- Teamcenter PLM | model configuration and digital thread management
- GD&T | composite structures | design-for-analysis and manufacturability optimization
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Florida Polytechnic University
Why Interview this Candidate?
They offer proven FEA and certification experience for turbomachinery and structural hardware, including leading a defense gas-turbine effort completed ahead of schedule. Skilled at producing certification-ready deliverables, improving manufacturability, and streamlining analysis workflows. Able to immediately support cross-functional teams in design, manufacturing, and test to resolve complex interface and integrity challenges.
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