David DeVore
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated Mechanical Engineer with nearly two decades experience in design, development, analysis, experimentation and testing. Demonstrated competence leading multiple projects. Strong background in electro-mechanical systems and components.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Manager - Autonomous
Applied Intuition
Mountain View, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Led team of five mechanical engineers to deliver proofs of concept under tight timelines across multiple product lines.
- Established remote build and operations facility for autonomous trucks in Japan, collaborating with Isuzu during initial phases.
- Managed team performance to ensure meaningful individual contributions aligned with company objectives.
- Monitored progress against objectives and provided regular updates to stakeholders as program manager.
- Applied attention to detail and resource knowledge to manage technical issues, structural assessments, thermal layouts, and production designs.
Mechanical Engineering Manager - Autonomous
Embark Trucks
San Francisco, CA
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Led team of six designers to complete custom mechanical interfaces for autonomous truck platforms.
- Coached junior engineers on career development and provided project direction as needed.
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance efficiency and improve workflows.
- Advocated for team members' promotions based on exceptional performance and readiness for greater responsibility.
- Collaborated with TPMs to establish realistic project schedules and timelines.
- Produced high-quality documentation, setting standards for assembly documentation training.
- Managed projects in Jira to monitor progress and allocate adequate initial time for tasks.
- Assessed tooling requirements, ensuring team access to necessary tools for successful execution.
Mechanical Engineer - Autonomous
Lyft
Palo Alto, CA
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Designed and refined self-driving system concepts for manufacturability using CAD software.
- Led design efforts for cosmetic sensor integration, collaborating with an industrial engineer to secure a design patent.
- Conceived, designed, and tested prototypes to validate concepts and inform designs.
- Directed self-driving system vehicle integration, coordinating with electrical, thermal, and structural engineers to meet requirements.
- Implemented in-house support for CAD software and file vault management.
Engineering Lab Lead - Autonomous
Zoox Inc.
San Carlos, CA
12.2016 - 10.2017
- Authored detailed engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria for each unit.
- Tracked warehouse contents, maintaining awareness of stock levels and conducting weekly inventory reviews.
- Built, calibrated, and maintained sensors utilized in autonomous technology applications.
- Collaborated with engineers to streamline manufacturing processes for Lidar design documentation.
- Delegated tasks to a team of 10, optimizing work request flow efficiency.
Mechanical Engineer - Food Equipment Mfg
Liquibox
Columbus, OH
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Executed mechanical designs for custom bag-in-box fillers.
- Delivered products within eight weeks of order receipt, managing multiple concurrent orders.
Mechanical Engineer - Food Equipment Mfg
Prime Equipment Group Inc.
Columbus, OH
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Engineered poultry processing equipment, ensuring delivery of completed products within eight weeks.
- Handled production of up to 20 different products simultaneously.
- Visited customer sites to identify and resolve operational challenges promptly.
- Achieved compliance with CE standards, enabling successful equipment sales in UK.
Mechanical Engineer - Heavy Industries Equipment
Hyundai Ideal Electric Co
Mansfield, OH
04.2012 - 06.2013
- Designed mechanical systems for hydroelectric generators in heavy industries.
- Collaborated with build team to resolve manufacturing challenges.
- Emphasized geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to ensure product safety and functionality.
Engineering Technician - LED Lighting
General Electric Co
Cleveland, OH
04.2011 - 03.2012
- Execute R&D initiatives to construct and assess new lighting products, focusing on electrical and mechanical assembly.
Engineering Technician - Automotive
Stoneridge Inc.
Lexington, OH
06.2006 - 04.2011
- Automotive engineering technician for new product development in high-volume manufacturing environment
Education
BBA - Technical Management
DeVry University
Villa Park, IL08.2013
Associate of Science - Electromechanical Engineering Technologies
North Central State College
Mansfield, OH05.2006
Skills
- SolidWorks Admin
- Static Finite Element Analysis
- Creating an environment where people can thrive
- Mentoring Jr Engineers
- Coordinating and running design reviews
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Rapid-prototyping techniques
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- 3D Scanning for CAD data capture
- Hands on manufacturing skills (Metal working)
Certification
- SolidWorks Basic Training
- SolidWorks Advanced Training
- SolidWorks Simulation Training
- Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Manager - Autonomous
Applied Intuition
04.2024 - Current
Mechanical Engineering Manager - Autonomous
Embark Trucks
11.2020 - 03.2023
Mechanical Engineer - Autonomous
Lyft
10.2017 - 11.2020
Engineering Lab Lead - Autonomous
Zoox Inc.
12.2016 - 10.2017
Mechanical Engineer - Food Equipment Mfg
Liquibox
11.2015 - 11.2016
Mechanical Engineer - Food Equipment Mfg
Prime Equipment Group Inc.
08.2014 - 11.2015
Mechanical Engineer - Heavy Industries Equipment
Hyundai Ideal Electric Co
04.2012 - 06.2013
Engineering Technician - LED Lighting
General Electric Co
04.2011 - 03.2012
Engineering Technician - Automotive
Stoneridge Inc.
06.2006 - 04.2011
BBA - Technical Management
DeVry University
Associate of Science - Electromechanical Engineering Technologies
North Central State College
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