About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1925521
SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER | SOLIDWORKS, FEA/CFD & HEAVY FABRICATION
Core Expertise
- Mechanical design leadership for heavy fabrication, welded equipment, and mobile machinery.
- Structural analysis using hand calculations, FEA, and CFD for performance and durability.
- Sheet metal design and enclosure development for high-speed electronics and field equipment.
- Hydraulic systems design, cylinders, and rail gear for off-road and mining applications.
- CNC machining, tooling, and manufacturing support including programming and shop-floor integration.
- Patent development and product retrofits delivering manufacturable solutions for niche industries.
Project Background
- Led enclosure and thermal designs for high-speed server systems using SolidWorks and CFD.
- Designed digital message sign systems including mounting, cooling, and maintenance access components.
- Delivered contract design for mining and oil-field mobile machinery, hydraulics, and consumables.
- Supported production with CNC programs, shop fixtures, and welding-ready fabrication drawings.
- Performed reverse engineering and retrofit solutions to extend equipment service life and performance.
Key Skills
- SolidWorks | Simulation | Flow Simulation | Motion
- FEA | CFD | Stress Analysis | Vibration Analysis
- CNC Programming | GibbsCAM | 3 & 5-Axis Mills | CNC Lathe
- Sheet Metal Design | Welding | Fabrication | Shop-Floor Support
- Hydraulic Systems | Cylinder Design | Fluid Power
- GD&T | Manufacturing Drawings | Machining
Education
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering — Montana State University
- Professional Graduate Certificate, Finite Element Analysis — Colorado School of Mines
- A.S., Manual and CNC Machining Technology — Helena College of Technology
Awards & Recognition
- Professional Engineer (PE) — Mechanical Systems and Materials licensure
- AWS welding certifications covering SMAW, MIG, and TIG; structural and pressure-vessel standards
- Holder of patents for machinery, rail-conversion equipment, and specialized heavy-equipment components
Why Interview this Candidate?
A seasoned mechanical design engineer with 20+ years delivering welded machinery, hydraulics, and enclosure systems using SolidWorks-driven FEA/CFD. They hold a PE, multiple welding certifications, and patents, and consistently translate complex designs into manufacturable solutions that support production and reliability improvements.
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