Education
- Doctorate of Science: University of New Haven
- Dissertation Topic: An Evaluation of the Effects of Just-In-Time (JIT) Manufacturing on Technical Support
Requirements
- Masters in Business Administration: University of Bridgeport
- Concentration: Operational Management
- Bachelor of Science: Bridgeport Engineering Institute
- Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Associate in Technology: Thames Valley State Technical College
- Major: Manufacturing Technology
- Company Sponsored Training
- 2002 Strategic Sales Training: Miller / Heiman
- 2000 Leading the Business: BTS Inc.
- 2000 Leading People: DDI Inc.
- 1998 Value Management Training: Value Analysis Inc.
- 1997 Cycle Time Reduction Training: N-Compass Consulting
- 1996 Negotiation Training: Gibson & Associates
- 1996 Communication Training: Gibson & Associates
- 1994: Middle Management Training: Pitney Bowes Inc.
- 1993 Kaizen Training (Continuous Improvement): TBM Corporation
- 1987 Advanced Ergonomic Training: OSHA
- 1986 Ergonomic & Safety Training: Travelers Insurance Co.
- 1986 Statistical Process Control Certificate: Pitney Bowes Inc.
- 1986 Commitment to Quality Certificate: Pitney Bowes Inc.
- 1978 Dynamco Air Logics: O'Keefe Controls Inc.
- 1976 WOFAC Certification: Scientific Management Corp.
Experience
Montana State University 2002 - Present, Bozeman, MT
- Teaching Professor: M&IE Department
Courses Taught
- IME 540: Supply Chain Management
- EIND 313: Work & Process Analysis
- ETME 215: Manufacturing Processes
- ETME 217: Manufacturing Processes Lab (ME)
- ETME 216: Manufacturing Processes Lab (MET)
- ME 403: Mechanical Design 1
- EGEN 310: Introduction to Engineering Design
- ETME 310: Machining Technology and Industrial Safety (Lecture & Labs)
Awards
- Outstanding M&IE Professor: 2007 - 2008
- Outstanding M&IE Professor: 2008 - 2009
- College of Engineering Merit Achievement Award: 2013 - 2014
ILX Lightwave 2001 - 2002, Bozeman. MT.
Pitney Bowes Inc. 1976 - 2001 Stamford, CT.
- New Product Development Team Leader (1996 - 2001)
- Process Engineering Manager (1989 - 1996)
- Manager Technical Services (1986 - 1989)
- Supervisor Manufacturing Engineering (1984 - 1986)
- Various Engineering Positions (1976 - 1984)
- Industrial Engineering
- Tool Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Product Development
Patents Awarded
- 1980: Patent for angulated frame for IBM 7565 Robot
- 1996: Patent on angulated mail feeding
- 2000: Patent on the intelligent material stacking system
Publications
- 1987: International Metal Injection Molding Conference
- "One Parts Success Story"
- 1988: International Metal Injection Molding Conference
- "The Trials and Tribulations on Implementing a New Technology"
- 1991: International Metal Injection Molding Conference
- "Five Years on MIM & CIM Technology; Where are we Now?"
- 2015: Manufacturing Principles and Concepts; Production Fabrication Technology and
Techniques
- Great River Learning. ISBN Number: 978-1-68075-005-8
- 2016: Manufacturing Principles and Concepts; Production Fabrication Technology and
Techniques; Second Edition
- Great River Learning. ISBN Number: 978-1-68075-352-3
Research Interests
- Manufacturing Processes Innovations
- Alternative Energy / Energy Re-Use / Energy Conservation
John R. Davis, Sc.D.
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
220 Roberts
Montana State University
P.O. Box 173800
Bozeman, MT 59717-3800
Tel: (406) 994-6294
Cell: (406) 581-6530
Fax: (406) 994-6292
Office: Barnard Hall 136A, MSU
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