About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1507760
SENIOR MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING LEADER | AEROSPACE & DEFENSE | PRODUCTION SYSTEMS & DFM
Core Expertise
- Leading cross-functional engineering and production teams in regulated aerospace environments
- Driving design-for-manufacturability initiatives to reduce cost and improve producibility
- Implementing enterprise production systems and standard work across multiple business units
- Applying advanced CAD/PDM and PLM tools to support manufacturing and design workflows
- Developing talent through mentoring, technical training, and curriculum for engineering teams
Project Background
- Led modification line and component operations for fighter aircraft retrofit and sustainment programs
- Spearheaded RF/semi-rigid coax and wire-harness production line development and floor supervision
- Implemented Agile workflows with Azure DevOps for user stories, sprints, and engineering traceability
- Served as SME for CATIA V5, ENOVIA Electrical, PDM, and provided global application support
- Directed RCCA, process optimization, and cost-reduction initiatives to improve first-time quality
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | CATIA V5 | NX | Pro/Engineer | AutoCAD
- ENOVIA | PDM | 3DEXPERIENCE | PLM
- Azure DevOps | Agile software development for engineering workflows
- Wire-harness design and production | RF/semi-rigid coax assembly
- RCCA | Root cause analysis | Corrective action implementation
- AS9100 compliance | Quality and safety management | Production standards
Education
- M.S. & B.S., Mechanical Engineering — California State University, Fullerton
- Certificate, Model-Based Systems Engineering — California Institute of Technology
- Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program — Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory / Naval Nuclear Power School
Awards & Recognition
- Meritorious manufacturing innovation award — patent candidate recognition
- Multiple internal company performance awards for leadership and delivery excellence
- Military commendation and achievement medals for leadership and technical performance
Why Interview this Candidate?
Seasoned manufacturing and engineering leader with 15+ years in aerospace and defense delivering production system transformations, DFM programs, and cross-functional team leadership. Proven to implement enterprise PLM/PDM workflows, stand up wire-harness and RF assembly production lines, and drive measurable cost and quality improvements in regulated environments. Holds active Secret clearance with prior TS/SCI eligibility and brings instructional experience to accelerate team capability and process adoption.
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