Shane F.

About Shane F.

I am a Design Engineer specializing in taking products from concept sketch to validated, manufacturable hardware. My background uniquely combines hands-on manufacturing, advanced CAD, prototyping, fixture design, and test validation, allowing me to move ideas forward efficiently while reducing risk downstream.I am strongest in environments where designs must be built, tested, and scaled, not just modeled. I routinely lead concept development, rapid prototyping (including additive manufacturing), fixture and test method design, and close collaboration with manufacturing to ensure clean design transfer.What I do bestTranslate early concepts into robust, production-ready designsLead prototyping and in-field testing to validate real-world performanceDesign fixtures and test setups to support verification and validationImprove manufacturing clarity through ECOs, drawings, and documentationBridge engineering, testing, and manufacturing to accelerate timelinesIndustry experienceMedical devices (orthopedics, patient-specific implants, regulated environments)Industrial / infrastructure hardware (anchors, field-installed products)Exposure to aerospace/defense-aligned processes and quality expectationsCore technical strengthsCAD: SolidWorks (advanced), NX, Creo, AutoCADPrototyping & testing: fixtures, V&V support, field testingManufacturing readiness: DFM/DFA, tolerance stack-ups, material selectionAdditive manufacturing & rapid iterationRegulated environments: FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ASTM, ISO, CSA, EU

Experience

1. Design Engineer

   MacLean Power Systems

   May 2024 — Present · Trenton, TN, US

   Lead concept-to-manufacturing design for new anchor products (≈75% new product development, 25% legacy support).Own CAD modeling, drawings, and ECO execution, completing 100+ ECOs to improve manufacturing clarity and workflow efficiency.Drive prototyping and in-field testing, coordinating prototype builds and shipping test articles across the U.S. for evaluation in varied soil conditions.Design custom fixtures and test setups to support verification and validation of new designs.Streamline manufacturing processes by improving documentation, material requirements, and design intent communication.Lead prototype scheduling and cross-site coordination using Asana to track progress, timelines, and feedback.Collaborate closely with manufacturing to ensure smooth design transfer and minimize downstream rework.Tools: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, AsanaFocus: Anchors, field-installed hardware, testing, fixtures

Education

• Caterpillar Machinist Trade School

  Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

• Mississippi Fire Academy

  Technical, Firefighter 1, Farmedic, Recruitment & Retention

  2001 — 2002

• Labette Community College Parsons, KS

  Certificate, Firefighter

  2013 — 2013

Skills

• Lathe
• Materials
• Lean Manufacturing
• Account Reconciliation
• Microsoft Office
• Forklift Operator
• Manufacturing
• Customer Service
• Auditing
• Sap
• Machine Tools
• Computer Numerical Control (Cnc)
• Process Improvement
• Quality System
• Cnc Machine
• Mig Welding
• Time Management
• Machinery
• Weld
• Troubleshooting
• Welding
• Forklift Operation
• Operations Management
• Cnc
• Continuous Improvement
• Machining
• Six Sigma
• Business Process Improvement
• Cnc Programming
• Microsoft Excel