Malkam H. Davis
Kingsport,TN
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with over five years of diverse experience in project management and technical documentation, specializing in the development of ammonia gas-absorption heat pumps and air handlers at Stone Mountain Technologies, Inc. Experience in designing and building reliability test stands and accelerated life test units, along with hands-on troubleshooting skills during off-site calls. Experience at S&B at Eastman defining project scopes on P&IDs and sizing process lines, complemented by familiarization in various industrial systems. Currently working at Hapco designing lighting poles to meet State DOT and AASHTO standards.
Eager to embrace new challenges and enhance skills within an organization that values innovation and growth for itself, others, and the world.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Engineer
Hapco
Abingdon, VA
03.2025 - Current
- Design and conduct loading analysis on lighting pole design requests.
- Ensure compliance with AASHTO and DOT standards by communicating with clients and meticulously updating design documentation.
- Troubleshoot Return Material Authorization (RMA) to determine most cost effective way to correct field complaints.
- Detailed and created routing for new designs.
Manufacturing Engineer
Stone Mountain Technologies, Inc. (SMTI)
Piney Flats, TN
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Drafted precise work instructions for manufacturing processes, ensuring clarity and consistency in production.
- Analyzed production processes and implemented improvements to boost overall product volume.
- Supervised and trained multiple teams of manufacturing stations.
- Worked with maintenance to ensure smooth and consistent operation.
Process Engineer
S&B Contractors at Eastman
Kingsport, TN
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Created and annotated P&IDs to establish clear project scope for engineering design processes.
- Ensured projects met Eastman Engineering Standards
- Introduction to several industrial systems: convey, HVAC, distillation, and methanolysis.
Project Engineer
Stone Mountain Technologies, Inc. (SMTI)
Piney Flats, TN
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Designed and built reliability and accelerated life test stands.
- Directed project efforts to transform air handler unit designs into viable manufacturing-ready solutions.
- Evaluated, analyzed, and documented performance data for new company units.
- Authored and distributed comprehensive manuals for the company's gas-absorption heat pump and air handler products.
- Assisted with R&D for future product development and improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Milligan University
Johnson City, TN05-2021
Skills
- Proficient in P&ID development
- Experience with Eastman processes
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- HVAC Experience
- Process Maintenance
- Process Development
- Process Improvement
- 5S methodology
- Supervision and training of new employees
- Detail oriented
- Creative Mindset
- Problem Solving
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
- Experience with AutoCAD and Solidworks
- Strategic thinking
- Analytical Thinking
- Experience with MathCAD
Timeline
Design Engineer
Hapco
03.2025 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Stone Mountain Technologies, Inc. (SMTI)
03.2025 - 03.2026
Process Engineer
S&B Contractors at Eastman
03.2024 - 03.2025
Project Engineer
Stone Mountain Technologies, Inc. (SMTI)
05.2021 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Milligan University