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David Hawley is a seasoned mechanical engineer with 40+ years of experience in thermal spray, aerospace, and manufacturing engineering. He has held senior leadership positions at oerlikon Metco, Sulzer Metco Inc., and Electro-Plasma Inc., and has developed innovative products and systems for various industries. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Long Beach.

Experience

    • Switzerland
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Technical Expert
      • 1994 - Present

      Global Engineering Management

    • Director of component product engineering
      • 2001 - 2005

      Led a global team of engineers responsible for the design and development of thermal spray products, including HVOF and Plasma torch design. Introduced cascaded plasma concept into the broad market with the development and market introduction of the Triplex Plasma Gun, and multiple other products.

    • Engineering Manager
      • 1982 - 1992
      • Irvine, Ca.

      Directly responsible for all phases of Mechanical Engineering and all engineering support functions including implementation of CAD standards and documentation. Primary responsible for design concepts and systems automation for vacuum equipment to support the plasma coating process. Developed aut...

    • OWNER/ Consultant
      • 1990 - 1991
      • San Clemente, CA

      Developed a high volume HA coating system for a major manufacturer of dental implants, and designed and manufactured a unique plasma gun dedicated to the coating of medical implants.

    • Design Engineer
      • 1978 - 1982
      • Irvie, Ca.

      Designed Printed circuit drilling machines

    • Project Engineer
      • 1976 - 1977
      • Santa Ana, Ca

      Developed injection molded parts for the toy industry including all mold work for a flying model of the Buck Rogers "Starfighter". Worked closely with marketing to review and develop idea submissions several of which became marketable.

    • Design engineer
      • 1975 - 1976
      • Irvine, Ca

      Developed automated electronic assembly equipment including Wire Wrap, and IC insertion machines

  • Home Pure Water
    • Costa Mesa, Ca
    • Chief Engineer
      • 1975 - 1975
      • Costa Mesa, Ca

      Developed Reverse Osmosis water purification systems for home use

Education

  • 1969 - 1973
    California State University, Long Beach
  • California State University Long Beach, College of Engineering

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