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David Jones

CEO, D. L. Jones Consulting LLC

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Professional Summary

I am a seasoned Metallurgical Engineer with extensive experience across various industries. My career is grounded in advanced technical expertise in materials engineering, root cause analysis, legal representation, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, I have developed a range of training programs utilized globally.

Key Technical Competencies

  • Material Selection
  • Welding
  • Heat Treating
  • Failure Analysis
  • Passivation
  • Coating Systems
  • Additive Manufacturing
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About Me

Professional Summary

I am a seasoned Metallurgical Engineer with extensive experience across various industries. My career is grounded in advanced technical expertise in materials engineering, root cause analysis, legal representation, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, I have developed a range of training programs utilized globally.

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Our Services

Materials Expert with Over 40 Years of Experience

With over four decades of diverse experience in materials applications across multiple industries, I bring comprehensive expertise that covers the entire lifecycle of material needs—from design and manufacturing to field performance. I am actively involved in standards development organizations and have in-depth knowledge of global regulatory requirements for medical devices.

As a technical expert, I specialize in writing root cause investigations and currently provide litigation support for legal teams across the USA, Germany, the UK, and Australia.

Basic Info

CEO & Founder, D. L. Jones Consulting LLC – Expertise in Medical Device & Materials Consulting

As the CEO and founder of D. L. Jones Consulting LLC, I lead a private consulting firm specializing in a range of services tailored to the medical device and materials industries. Our expertise spans training, materials selection, design consultation, standards compliance, post-market surveillance, failure analysis, and litigation support. We provide strategic guidance to help companies enhance product quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage risks effectively.

01.

Training in AWS D18.4

AWS D18.4 is the first welding standard focused in the medical device industry. There are a number of innovations in this standard given the complexity of the medical device world. I have been involved in the creation of this standard from the beginning. Given my background in welding and this long-term involvement, I have a unique perspective and understanding of how this standard should be applied. Tell me about your welding program so I can help you understand how to design and implement this standard in your business. I can provide customized training at many levels, starting with design engineers through welders working in production.

02.

Marine

The marine environment pushes materials to their limits. There are three fundamentally different zones:

  • Submerged zone

  • Splash zone

  • Atmosphere zone

All three zones exist on a boat. What materials should one use, where, and why? Have you had some parts on your boat corrode? Break? Not perform as you expected? Let’s take a look. The marine industry is filled with options – I can add sound engineering principles that will help you succeed.

03.

Material Consulting

In materials, the devil in in the details. Finding what details you need to focus on can be a labyrinth of seemingly conflicting data and information. Allow me to use my many years of experience to help you navigate through this maze. I can develop materials training aimed at your specific industry or application. I can help in selecting the best material or material combination for your specific case. There are many generic training programs available in the materials area, but none that focus on your specific needs. I’ve worked with personnel at all levels of the materials world, from design and design engineers through lab technicians and lab techniques. I can help you succeed.

01.

Training in AWS D18.4

AWS D18.4 is the first welding standard focused in the medical device industry. There are a number of innovations in this standard given the complexity of the medical device world. I have been involved in the creation of this standard from the beginning. Given my background in welding and this long-term involvement, I have a unique perspective and understanding of how this standard should be applied. Tell me about your welding program so I can help you understand how to design and implement this standard in your business. I can provide customized training at many levels, starting with design engineers through welders working in production.

02.

Marine

The marine environment pushes materials to their limits. There are three fundamentally different zones:

  • Submerged zone

  • Splash zone

  • Atmosphere zone

All three zones exist on a boat. What materials should one use, where, and why? Have you had some parts on your boat corrode? Break? Not perform as you expected? Let’s take a look. The marine industry is filled with options – I can add sound engineering principles that will help you succeed.

03.

Material Consulting

In materials, the devil in in the details. Finding what details you need to focus on can be a labyrinth of seemingly conflicting data and information. Allow me to use my many years of experience to help you navigate through this maze. I can develop materials training aimed at your specific industry or application. I can help in selecting the best material or material combination for your specific case. There are many generic training programs available in the materials area, but none that focus on your specific needs. I’ve worked with personnel at all levels of the materials world, from design and design engineers through lab technicians and lab techniques. I can help you succeed.

Work Experience

Comprehensive Career in Engineering and Quality Control

2018 – 2023

Senior Principal Engineer

Stryker Advanced Operations

As Senior Principal Engineer at Stryker Advanced Operations, I led welding and process validations while supporting global legal litigation. I contributed to industry standards, including AWS, ISO, and ASTM, and chaired the MedAccred Welding Committee.

2010 – 2018

Senior Engineer

Stryker Orthopaedics

As Senior Engineer at Stryker Orthopaedics, I played a key role in several multi-million-dollar product launches and ensured faster time to market by reviewing validation documents. I focused on improving product quality and reducing costs through material specification maintenance and training engineers in advanced welding and metallurgical processes.

2007 – 2010

Director

Quality Control, Powers Fasteners

As Director of Quality Control, I led the company’s successful ISO 9001 certification and authored a critical failure analysis report for the Federal Judiciary Council. I supervised quality control teams, identified key manufacturing issues that led to a nationwide recall, and established a laboratory for product development and failure analysis.

2000 – 2007

Senior Metallurgical Engineer

Hoffmann & Feige

As Senior Metallurgical Engineer, I provided expert witness testimony in multiple legal cases and conducted comprehensive failure analyses on various products and materials. I also performed corrosion and remaining life analyses, as well as weld/welder certifications in accordance with the ASME IX boiler code.

1998 – 2000

Engineer

Genevac Ltd., UK

As an Engineer at Genevac Ltd., I managed East Coast service engineers and was responsible for maintaining parts and inventory for the US market.

1992 – 1997

Project Director

City College of New York

As Project Director at City College of New York, I chaired the Transportation Committee for an Urban Renewal project, overseeing key aspects of transportation planning and implementation.

1989 – 1992

Teledetecta, Spain

Assistant Director

As Assistant Director at Teledetecta, I supported senior management in various operational and strategic tasks, contributing to the company’s growth and efficiency.

1986 – 1989

Inasmet Research Center, Spain

Research Engineer

As a Research Engineer at Inasmet Research Center, I conducted advanced research and development in materials science, contributing to innovative solutions and enhancing research capabilities.

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