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RONALD DAVIS
Mechanical Engineer
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Senior Mechanical Engineer with a proven track record of delivering innovative working solutions during the design phase. Strong expertise in mechanical engineering, communication, organization, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving. Skilled in creative problem-solving to define design requirements and tolerances. Efficiently plans and executes designs, experiments, and strategies for timely project delivery. Proficient in developing and refining engineered systems requirements to meet customer needs.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
President
RC & C Design/EZ Fishing
01.2022 - Current
- Developing specialty fishing gear and Radio Control Aircraft products and kits.
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) of injection molded parts, wire forms and RC models using SolidWorks 2023.
- Prototyping wings, fuselages and associated components using Mach3 4’ x 8’ CNC Router and 3D Printers.
- CNC Programming for Prototyping wings, fuselages and associated components using Mach3 programming software, a 4’ x 8’ CNC Router and 3D Printers.
- Also manage all aspects of the business, website development, purchasing, accounting, etc.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
PhotonicTek
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Performed product design using SolidWorks 2022 to achieve innovative solutions, meeting business requirements.
- Worked with a nationwide team and global suppliers to develop strategic approaches and solutions.
- Designed and invented product and manufacturing solutions to achieve company objectives.
- Envisioned and implemented designs to solve complex problems.
- Designed innovative light optimization technologies.
- Analyzed LED light recycling, improving performance and assembly processes.
- Procured and produced prototype parts and finished assemblies of Optimized LED Units, Viral and Bacterial Disinfectors and High Intensity Discharge HID lights like Tactical Stun Lights (non-lethal weapons). Associated patents are pending.
Mechanical Engineer
Wavien
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Led design projects for mechanical R&D, product and prototypes of non-lethal LED weapons; ensured all required documentation is complete; actively managed workload and priorities to ensure project timelines were met.
- Conducted Research and Development (R&D) and Design of Consumer Products; managed timelines and data.
- Invented, designed, and documented new electronic devices and LED light bulbs for efficient heat transfer.
- Authored Design and Provisional Patents.
- Strategically managed multiple, concurrent projects with a cross-functional team across the US and globally in China and Korea; served as project lead in Seoul, South Korea for two projects.
- Created demonstration models for large Trade Shows and events, successfully, 3 or 4 times a year.
- Reverse engineered and modified, rear projection televisions and projectors for demonstrating intellectual property at large Trade Shows and events, successfully, 3 times each year.
- Designed an LED light bulb cooling system which allowed 70% greater power usage in an A-19 light bulb.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Dynaroll
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Managed all, day to day Engineering aspects.
- Worked within a controlled medical device manufacturer under ISO 13485 requirements.
- Set-up automatic data collection and storage system; analyzed and streamlined production processes.
- Actively participated in production meetings, design reviews, Manufacturing Review Board MRB, and management reviews to support production.
- Served as key technical resource; identified and resolved issues; made tight tolerances work reliably and effectively.
- Created and implemented website bearing models
- Programmed automated press and data collection tools
- Trained manufacturing staff.
- Developed solutions utilizing cutting tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, motors, fasteners, installation tooling, and gauging.
- Wrote over 160 work instructions in a year; analyzed and streamlined processes; improved bottlenecks and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Automated Manufacturing Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Skills
- Design , Invention, Prototyping, R&D and 3D Printing
- Complex Technical Problem-solving and Process Improvement
- Tooling and Quick Die Change
- Analyze, Investigate, Innovate and Resolve Engineering Problems
- Testing and Troubleshooting of Equipment and Systems
- Cross-functional Teamwork, Time Management & Communication
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to ANSI standards
- Metal Stamping, Plastic and Machined Part Design
- Meeting Quality, Compliance and Standards Requirements
Accomplishments
- Created Bills of Materials (BOM) and certifications.
- Achieved successful prototype designs by completing multiple designs quarterly with accuracy and efficiency.
- Process Improvement - Created new Product Data Management procedures, ensuring the accurate capture and storage of intellectual property.
- Design - Responsible for creative and technical design of many Research and development projects
- Creative Problem Solving: - Troubleshot designs for associates projects, helping to display these projects at upcoming trade shows.
Certification
Inventor/Owner, US Patent Number: 5,334,068: Model Aircraft Corrugated Paper Board Airfoil and Method of Making Same
Work Availability
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Timeline
President
RC & C Design/EZ Fishing
01.2022 - Current
Senior Mechanical Engineer
PhotonicTek
01.2015 - 01.2022
Mechanical Engineer
Wavien
01.2006 - 01.2015
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Dynaroll
01.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Applied Science - Automated Manufacturing Technology
ITT Technical Institute
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