About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1959232
PROCESS / MANUFACTURING ENGINEER | CNC MACHINING, FIXTURING & PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
Core Expertise
- Process engineering for prototype-to-production transitions, including fixture design and tooling selection.
- CNC programming and optimization using Mastercam and manual G/M code for multi-axis machines.
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement implementing poka-yoke, Six Sigma, and standard work.
- Production throughput scaling and cost reduction — grew an account from $20K/month to $3M/month.
- Machinery procurement and cell integration, including multi-axis and EDM equipment selection.
Project Background
- Scaled a production cell from ~15 parts/week to ~650 parts/week, enabling major revenue growth.
- Reduced manufacturing time by 80% through cell-based design and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Decreased cycle times by up to 60% and reduced perishable tooling costs by 45%.
- Developed and validated poka-yoke fixtures to eliminate alignment errors and improve first-pass yield.
- Quoted projects, prepared budgets, and supported customer development for new and existing parts.
Key Skills
- Mastercam | SolidWorks | AutoCAD for CAD/CAM modeling and CNC programming
- G-code / M-code programming for FANUC, Siemens, and Mitsubishi controls
- Multi-axis CNC | Swiss-style turning | EDM integration and cell deployment
- Fixture design, tooling selection, and poka-yoke error proofing
- Lean manufacturing | APQP | Six Sigma methods for process improvement
- Metrology: CMM | profilometer | optical comparator | micrometers | SPC
- Quoting, cost estimating, budgeting, and vendor procurement for production launches
Education
- Coursework: Intro to Machining; Turning Processes; Mastercam; AutoCAD — Ivy Tech Community College
Awards & Recognition
- Mastercam Lathe & Mill Certification (2023)
- Six Sigma White Belt Certification (2022)
- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training (2013)
Why Interview this Candidate?
An experienced process engineer with 28 years in CNC machining and 18 years leading manufacturing engineering and project teams. Demonstrated ability to scale production dramatically, reduce cycle times, and cut tooling costs through tooling strategy, cell design, and process optimization. Proficient in Mastercam, multi-axis programming, and metrology—ready to drive immediate improvements in throughput, quality, and profitability.
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