Dave Shea Email & Phone Number

• Sr Calibration Lead Engineer responsible for calibrating, compiling, and managing calibration projects for new and current production motorcycle programs that meet or exceed requirements for performance, drivability.
• Develop pre-production engines / vehicles to ensure program(s) meet government emissions regulations
• Coordinate testing aspects of engine and vehicle development projects. Develop test criteria, systems requirement specifications, and test plans. Set… Show more Sr Calibration Lead Engineer responsible for calibrating.
• Coordinate testing aspects of engine and vehicle development projects. Develop test criteria, systems requirement specifications, and test plans. Set goals, objectives, and schedules
• Test new or improved engine and vehicle components to validate key performance characteristics
• Root cause failure analysis during the development process

• Fast paced role as Lead Electronics Engineer for MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers privateer race team.
• Dynamometer test and trackside race team support.
• Calibrated race engines with maximum performance and durability in mind.
• Post race data review to assess engine health and provide rider feedback.
• Designed control systems to ensure safety of the rider and hardware.
• Designed (CAD) and manufactured race components as necessary.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• 3D printed design solutions for sailing with a worldwide dealer network.
• Design new components based on customer needs using Solidworks
• Additive manufacturing with engineering grade materials and custom-built 3D printers

Wyoming, Minnesota, United States

East Troy, WI

• Simulation and analysis of motorcycle components for 5+ simultaneous projects. Determined load cases based on test data, component type, and duty cycle to provide feedback to the design and test groups.
• Consistently predicted and correlated failure modes using OptiStruct, Abaqus, and Radioss solvers
• Developed PSD analysis using nCode DesignLife to predict fatigue life of parts
• Delivered daily feedback to design engineers to reduce risk and minimize cost
• Executed powertrain… Show more Simulation and analysis of motorcycle components for 5+ simultaneous projects. Determined load cases based on test data, component type, and duty cycle to provide feedback to the design.
• Executed powertrain analysis and problem solving on multiple engine platforms to successfully improve engine reliability

Melrose Park, IL

• Calibration and after-treatment validation engineer responsible for test planning, vehicle instrumentation, execution of test, and reporting of test results.
• Primarily confirmed features and functionality of pre-released engine calibrations
• Test lead for high priority testing involving newly developed after-treatment technology
• Managed vehicle instrumentation and data-logger setup on vehicles with over 100 transducers
• Utilized wind tunnel, chassis dynamometer, over-the-road,… Show more Calibration and after-treatment validation engineer responsible for test planning, vehicle instrumentation, execution of test, and reporting of test.
• Utilized wind tunnel, chassis dynamometer, over-the-road, and controlled environment testing Show less

Lisle, IL

• Hands on role requiring mechanical knowledge of trucks and engines.
• Individually selected for role based on hands on aptitude and mechanical knowledge
• Rebuilt MAXXFORCE DT 7.6 L engine for OBD testing
• Retrofitted and calibrated engines with OBD components
• Documented and reported component failures
• Maintained R&Q fleet

Lisle, IL

• Base engine design engineer supporting medium duty inline and V engines. Communicated with suppliers and created and tracked engineering changes.
• Responsible for engineering changes to drawings and production parts
• Organized meetings with suppliers and component engineers to solve engineering issues
• Maintained engineering database for internal production changes

• Four-year team member providing competitive engine and electronic packages based on both Yamaha R6 and Aprilia SXV550 platforms.
• Designed tuned intake and exhaust specific for application
• Analyzed designs using Fluent, Virtual Four Stroke, and Finite Element Analysis
• Manufacturing methods such as machining, composite molding, rapid prototyping, and water-jet
• Modified and assembled engines
• Engine, traction, and launch control calibration using DTA Fast

Melrose Park, IL

• Base engine, Inline Platform, engineering intern assigned to new engine program. Tasked with tracking project timelines and informing management of high-risk items critical to meeting milestones.
• Procured materials for launch of new engine program
• Connected with component engineers to develop program timeline
• Created a build manual for prototype engines
• Maintained database and inventory for prototype builds
• Oversaw fabrication of components for concept validation engines

Dekalb, IL

• Operate heavy machinery such as forklift, powered pallet jack, and order picker
• Modify/Adjust inventory for damaged or lost items
• Fill orders for customers

• Evaluate and diagnose battery and charging systems
• Properly change and dynamically balance tires using Coats tire machines
• Certified suspension technician
• Aligned and repaired suspension components when needed