About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1916885
MECHANICAL ENGINEER | NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT | WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION & AEROSPACE FASTENING
Core Expertise
- Designing automated material handling and rotational systems for high-throughput warehouse environments.
- Developing freezer-rated machinery operating reliably at or below -30°C with thermal controls.
- Leading full product development lifecycle from concept, prototyping, testing to production release.
- Creating retrofit and sustainment solutions with cost targets and business-case development.
- R&D leadership for aerospace end-effectors and automated fastening machines; patent experience.
Project Background
- Engineered tray handling, rotators, pre-aligners and detrayers for subzero freezer applications.
- Led next-gen conveyor motorization and retrofit program including field alpha and beta deployments.
- Developed testing protocols and purchased dynamometer and VFDs to validate high-efficiency motor upgrades.
- Directed design and patenting of an automated autofastening system for aerospace manufacturing.
- Built environmental test cells for solar panel R&D and medical label stations for high-volume production.
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | Siemens NX | PTC Creo | CAD modeling
- Siemens Teamcenter | PTC Windchill | PLM workflows
- FEA | Structural analysis | Thermal design
- CAM | CNC machining | Lathe | EDM | Laser cutting
- GD&T | Material selection | Heat treatment | Welding processes
- Prototype development | Testing | Field commissioning
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Grand Valley State University
Awards & Recognition
- Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)
- Named inventor on multiple patents for aerospace fastening and composite tooling
Why Interview this Candidate?
They bring 10+ years of hands-on automation and machine design, delivering prototype-to-production solutions across warehouse and aerospace sectors. Proven ability to design freezer-rated handling systems, lead retrofit programs, and drive patentable R&D—ready to contribute to complex product development teams immediately.
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