About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1931572
SENIOR R&D PROCESS ENGINEER | COMPOSITES MANUFACTURING, PROCESS OPTIMIZATION & TESTING
Core Expertise
- Process optimization for composite manufacturing, including trial design and production-scale implementation.
- Mechanical and analytical testing programs for performance validation and durability forecasting.
- Root-cause troubleshooting and corrective action to resolve manufacturing and quality failures.
- Material evaluations across resin systems, reinforced plastics, and pultrusion processes.
- Cross-functional leadership mentoring engineers and aligning R&D with production and commercial teams.
Project Background
- Led process trials for new materials and manufacturing methods to validate production readiness.
- Developed and implemented test methods, analyzed data trends, and drove corrective actions.
- Performed long-term durability assessments and service-life predictions for composite product portfolios.
- Executed lab-to-floor troubleshooting to improve yields and manufacturing efficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships and external partnerships to support material sourcing and innovation.
Key Skills
- Pro/ENGINEER (Creo) | CAD modeling for part design, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation
- Minitab | Statistical analysis, DOE, and process capability studies
- Mechanical & analytical testing | Fatigue, tensile, coating, and lab instrumentation
- Composite processes | Pultrusion, reinforced plastics, resin systems (polyester, urethane)
- Troubleshooting & root-cause analysis | Corrective actions, FMEA, and continuous improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration | Production, quality, engineering, and commercialization
Education
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering — North Dakota State University
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned R&D process engineer with 14+ years specializing in composites manufacturing, materials evaluation, and process scale-up. Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable improvements — including a 25% efficiency gain from process optimization trials — while mentoring teams and resolving complex production challenges. Hands-on, analytical leader who connects lab validation with production implementation to accelerate product commercialization.
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