About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 3808009
MANUFACTURING & PROJECT ENGINEERING LEADER | LEAN, AUTOMATION & PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Core Expertise
- Leading cross-functional engineering teams through complex product introductions and high-volume production launches.
- Managing manufacturing-side budgets, schedules, vendor selection, and equipment implementation for engineered systems.
- Applying lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve throughput.
- Delivering automation and process-optimization projects using data analysis and hands-on validation.
- Providing field application engineering and product development support for heavy industrial and energy systems.
Project Background
- Implemented multiple new electric vehicle and equipment product introductions, coordinating vendors and production ramps.
- Directed plant layout, workstation installations, and crane integration to meet manufacturing flow requirements.
- Led multidisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and contractors across mechanical, electrical, and controls scopes.
- Owned manufacturing performance metrics and used data analysis to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supported development and launch of pressure-control and automation systems for field-deployed industrial equipment.
Key Skills
- Manufacturing Engineering | Operations Engineering | Project Management
- Lean Manufacturing | Continuous Improvement | Six Sigma
- Automation | Process Optimization | Equipment Installation
- Vendor Management | Cross-functional Team Leadership | Contractor Coordination
- AutoCAD | SolidWorks | Creo | MATLAB | Python | Excel
- Data Analysis | KPI development | Production performance monitoring
Education
- M.S., Engineering — University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- B.S., Industrial Engineering — Louisiana Tech University
Awards & Recognition
- APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) — Association for Project Management
Why Interview this Candidate?
An engineering leader with 13+ years driving manufacturing and field-engineering projects, including multiple product introductions and production ramp-ups. Proven ability to manage budgets, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams while applying lean and automation to improve throughput and quality. Experienced in hands-on problem solving and data-driven decision making, ready to transition into a dedicated project management role to deliver measurable manufacturing outcomes.
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