New Product Development Manager

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3811931

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 3811931

MECHANICAL & ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERING LEADER | NPI, QMS & MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE

Core Expertise

  • Leading new product introduction for electromechanical systems, harnesses, and PCBs with production integration.
  • Establishing and auditing QMS to ISO 9001 / AS9100 / IATF standards, improving compliance.
  • Applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies and FMEA to reduce defects, waste, and cycle times.
  • Managing multimillion-dollar capital projects and cross-functional teams to deliver on-time, on-budget.
  • Driving supplier quality, SCAR resolution, PPAP, and first-article inspections for regulated products.

Project Background

  • Delivered NPI programs for cable harnesses, PCBs, and automated assembly lines into production.
  • Executed capital projects for automation, autonomous material handling, and warehouse racking systems.
  • Led plant layout and value-stream-mapping initiatives that reduced workflow bottlenecks and waste.
  • Coordinated supplier corrective actions and supplier quality improvements across global supply chains.
  • Implemented test, calibration, and validation processes supporting defense and regulated manufacturing.

Key Skills

  • New Product Introduction | Electromechanical Design | Harnesses & PCB assembly
  • Quality Systems | ISO 9001 | AS9100 | IATF 16949 | PPAP | FAI
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | DMAIC | FMEA | 8D | Root Cause Analysis
  • SolidWorks | AutoCAD | Pro-E/Creo | MasterCAM | ANSYS
  • PLC & Controls | RSLogix | Studio 5000 | FactoryTalk View
  • SAP ERP | MS Project | Minitab | SPC | Cp/Cpk | DOE
  • CNC Machining | GD&T | Metrology | Welding & Fabrication processes

Education

  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering — Syracuse University
  • A.A.S., Electronic Technology — Cayuga Community College
  • A.S., Engineering — Cayuga Community College

Awards & Recognition

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (and Green Belt) — process improvement leadership
  • IATF 16949 Internal Auditor — supplier and production quality auditing
  • CSWA — Certified SolidWorks Associate; SAP and FactoryTalk training

Why Interview this Candidate?

A multidisciplinary engineering leader with 20+ years delivering electromechanical NPI, quality systems, and manufacturing improvements in regulated industries. Proven record reducing defects, cutting cycle times, and managing multimillion-dollar capital projects while leading cross-functional teams. Brings hands-on production integration, supplier-quality expertise, and Lean Six Sigma rigor to accelerate product launches and improve reliability.

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