Ronald J Davis

Ronald J Davis

Process Development Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Quality Project Manager at Florida Power & Light

  • Education

    • Carnegie Mellon University

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      BS Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, SDC Buggy

    • University of California, Berkeley

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      MS Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience

    • Eastman Kodak

      Feb 1981 - Jun 1997
      Process Development Engineer

      Senior Process Improvement Engineer, Motion Picture Film Finishing (1990-1997)Led technical teams which introduced new technologies for Motion Picture Film Finishing, including film width measurement system, knife edge profiler and linear array projection measurement. Created improved knife bar reconditioning process. Prior to 1990 promoted through the following positions at Kodak:Process Improvement Engineer, Quality Improvement Facilitator, Senior Engineer

    • Tyco International

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2011

      Defined the Design Verification Test Program consisting of functional testing, system integration, environmental, usability and software test plans. Outlined validation testing at customer sites. Led execution of the plan, analysis of test results, reporting and communication to management. Managed test resources and scheduling requirements. Developed innovative test methods and equipment to assure that the functional tests were representative of customer expectations. Used experimental methods, modeling and data analysis to assure that Critical Quality parameters are properly identified and allow the design to transition smoothly into the Supply Chain based in Mexico and China. Conducted Manufacturing Readiness Reviews at global sites to verify production is ready for launch. Show less

      • DFSS Six Sigma Master Black Belt

        Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
      • Product Assurance Program Mgr

        Jan 1997 - Jan 2011
    • Florida Power & Light

      Feb 2012 - now
      Quality Project Manager

      Provides Continuous Improvement Leadership for FPL's Power Delivery Business. Coaches Six Sigma Project Leaders to achieve high quality, high impact improvement projects. Instructs Black Belt and Green Belt classes and contributes to new course development. Supports Knowledge Sharing and document repository initiatives for Power Delivery. Provides tactical support through advanced data analysis, Kaizen work-out facilitation, process mapping and redesign and simulation tools.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Six Sigma Master Black Belt

      Tyco International
      Sept 2010
    • Six Sigma Black Belt

      Tyco International
      Jun 2004
    • Certified Reliability Engineer

      American Society for Quality
      Mar 1999
    • Certified Quality Engineer

      American Society for Quality
      Jun 1991
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ronald J Davis
      Six Sigma Excellence Award IQPC Jan 2007 Best Design for Six Sigma - "Visible Source Tag Development"