Randall Ferguson

About Randall Ferguson

I’m a senior mechanical engineer with 20+ years of experience designing and scaling complex electro-mechanical systems across aerospace, photonics, and industrial manufacturing environments.I specialize in bridging the gap between design and manufacturing—taking products from concept through production and ensuring they perform reliably in the real world.Currently, I’m supporting Airbus (Aerovel) as a Mechanical Engineer, working on electro-mechanical systems, harness design, and engineering documentation to improve design-to-manufacturing transitions and resolve production challenges.My background includes new product development, where I’ve owned designs from early concept through CAD, analysis, prototype build, validation, and production release. I’ve designed machined, welded, cast, and sheet metal components, applying strong DFM principles, tolerance definition, and system-level thinking to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.Core areas of focus:• Mechanical design and product development (concept through production)• Design-to-manufacturing (NPI, BOMs, documentation, release)• Electro-mechanical systems and cable harness design• Manufacturing engineering and process improvement (Lean, root cause analysis, production support)I’m comfortable working across design, manufacturing, and production—whether developing new products, refining existing designs, troubleshooting issues on the floor, or improving processes to increase yield and reduce variation.At my core, I’m an engineer who designs systems that work—and ensures they continue to work in production.

Experience

1. Mechanical Design Engineer

   Airbus Helicopters - Flexrotor

   Mar 2026 — Present

   Supporting electro-mechanical engineering efforts within Airbus (Aerovel) to resolve manufacturing issues and improve design-to-production transitions- Reviewing and updating engineering drawings and cable harness documentation using SolidWorks Routing- Converting design data into manufacturing deliverables including BOMs, work instructions, and process documentation- Collaborating with cross-functional teams (design, manufacturing, production) to ensure accurate and efficient product release- Performing redline reviews and implementing updates to improve documentation quality and manufacturability

Education

• Washington State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

  1999 — 2004

• Washington State University Vancouver Campus

  Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering - Not Completed

  2004 — 2005