About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1922079
MECHANICAL ENGINEER | HEAVY EQUIPMENT, MACHINE DESIGN, VAVE & FEA
Core Expertise
- Machine design for heavy equipment, hydraulics, pumps, and high-strength assemblies.
- Cost reduction and value-engineering using VAVE, DFSS, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- End-to-end project leadership from concept and prototyping through testing to production release.
- Advanced CAD and PLM proficiency with SolidWorks, Creo, and Windchill for complex assemblies.
- FEA and simulation-driven validation using ANSYS, Creo Simulate, SolidWorks FEA, and CFD.
Project Background
- Led VAVE and R&D programs delivering over $1M annual savings through part redesigns.
- Engineered thermoforming molds and plastic component designs with stress analysis and CFD.
- Optimized foundry and casting processes, reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining integrity.
- Designed heavy-equipment structures, hydraulic arms, and buckets validated by FEA and testing.
- Delivered electromechanical and pneumatic systems designs including sheet metal and material handling.
- Directed plant quality, supplier audits, PPAP, and OSHA-aligned safety and inspection programs.
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | Creo | Windchill PDM | AutoCAD | Inventor
- FEA & Simulation: ANSYS | Creo Simulate | SolidWorks FEA | CFD | MATLAB | Mathcad
- VAVE | DFSS | Lean | Six Sigma | Process improvement and cost reduction
- GD&T | ASME Y14.5 | BOM creation | SOPs | PPAP
- SAP | SYSPRO | MS Project | PLC controls | Production systems
- Project management | Cross-functional leadership | Prototype-to-production execution
Education
- MBA; M.S., Mechanical Engineering — University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — University of Wisconsin–Madison
Awards & Recognition
- Three utility patents for mechanical and manufacturing innovations
Why Interview this Candidate?
They are a seasoned mechanical engineer with 20+ years leading heavy-equipment and consumer-product mechanical design. Proven track record delivering $1M+ annual savings through VAVE-driven redesigns, with deep CAD and FEA expertise and multiple patents. Experienced guiding cross-functional teams from concept through production while improving manufacturability, quality, and cost. Ready to lead complex mechanical and R&D initiatives with immediate technical impact.
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