About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1912272
SENIOR PLASTICS TOOLING ENGINEER | INJECTION MOLDING | TOOLING & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Core Expertise
- Injection molding tooling design and construction for single to 8-cavity thermoplastic molds.
- Program and project management supporting automotive and medical product launches and OEM qualifications.
- Moldflow-certified process optimization reducing cycle times and improving part quality.
- Tool room leadership: supervising mold makers, technicians, and maintenance to ensure uptime.
- Quality systems and compliance: PPAP, APQP, IATF 16949, ISO 9001 implementation.
Project Background
- Led development of an automotive interior mold, achieving 15% cycle-time reduction without quality loss.
- Managed tooling builds from concept through production for tier-one supplier programs.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to support successful PPAP submissions and OEM qualification.
- Directed continuous improvement initiatives delivering process stability and reduced scrap rates.
- Supported commercialization of specialty polymer soft-skin platforms and medical device material qualifications.
Key Skills
- Injection Molding Process Development | Tooling Design | Mold Troubleshooting
- Moldflow | GMW 16335 Moldflow Standards
- CAD: AutoCAD | CATIA | SolidWorks
- Quality Systems: IATF 16949 | ISO 9001 | APQP | PPAP
- Lean Manufacturing | Continuous Improvement | Supplier Development
Education
- B.B.A., Supply Chain Management — Northwood University
- Coursework in Manufacturing Engineering — Eastern Michigan University
- Certification in Plastics Engineering — Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Awards & Recognition
- SME Certified Plastic Injection Molding Machine Setup
- AIM GMW 16335 Moldflow Standards
- Certified Quality Auditor
Why Interview this Candidate?
They bring over 20 years of hands-on plastics tooling and injection molding experience, including tooling builds for machines up to 500 tons and up to 8-cavity molds. Proven track record cutting cycle times, leading tool room teams, and driving PPAP/OEM qualifications. Moldflow-certified and experienced with IATF 16949 and ISO systems, they deliver measurable process and cost improvements from concept through production.
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