Shane Yates (He/Him), M.A.Sc, Cqe, P.Eng. Email & Phone Number

Halifax Regional Municipality, NS, CA

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Halifax, Canada Area

• Reduced Supply Chain non-conformances by 65% in first year of employment resulting in an estimated savings of $350,000. Administered corrective actions for more than 400 NCRs
• Developed ISI’s Supplier Scorecard Program through establishing requirements with key stakeholders, mitigating roadblocks, writing Excel/Macros algorithms to transpose Cognos data, and getting feedback directly from.
• Oversaw the implementation and administration of the Supply Chain Root Cause and Corrective Action Program through composing templates, process flows, and tracking mechanisms; and conducting effective training.
• Performed 5 QMS audits focusing on Pipe Spool Manufacturing, Structural Manufacturing, and Field Services. The findings were compiled in well-written reports resulting in systemic changes in Material Receiving.
• Conducted gap analyses on Supply Chain processes for ISO 9001:2015 and FMI requirements
• As part of ISI’s Supplier Selection and Development, performed 6 Supplier Surveillance Visits, 6 Supplier Capability Assessments, 90 Supplier Performance Reviews, and 4 RFP reviews

Lunenburg, NS

• Compiled, Managed, and Implemented a Quality Roadmap for ATR 72 wing flaps detailing more than 150 tasks over the course of 1 year. The roadmap directly eliminated all backlog, reduced scrap from nearly 5.5% to.
• Developed and implemented more than 25 training plans for quality inspections and operating procedures and gave complementary presentations and workshops to operators as part of the company’s continuous learning &.
• Audited 40 manufacturing procedures and plant areas to analyze their adherence to standard operating procedures, production guidelines, and the company’s quality management system. Made recommendations and volunteered.
• From external audit recommendations & corrective action requests, carried out more than 40 root cause investigations and implemented action plans that effectively addressed the findings
• Wrote, edited, and reviewed more than 800 FAI reports, drawings, specifications, ITP’s, operating procedures, production travelers orders among other manufacturing documentation

Mahone Bay, NS

• Exercising stress mechanics and troubleshooting with Caesar software, calculated piping (3” to 60” diameter) and associated fitting thicknesses, and designed support systems for pipelines to control thermal expansion.
• Organized and compiled forms and documentation totalling more than 3,500 pages to nationally register the company’s flanges and fittings under universal Canadian Registration Numbers
• Assembled reports for clients that cogently summarized the design criteria, procedures, results, and conclusions of their project's stress analyses
• Assigned stress intensity, flexibility, and design factors to pipe fittings ensuring they adhered to power and process piping requirements as designated by ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3
• Evaluated nearly 100 pipe fitting manufacturing specifications. The findings were presented and amendments were recommended to fulfill new stress analysis procedures

Halifax, NS

• Designed, analyzed, and built mechanical and collapsible mechanisms for the Architextile Lab’s interactive architectural program which included a massage enclosure, flamenco stage backdrop, winter warming hut, and.
• Executed structural and mechanical investigations including finite element analysis, strength-to-weight optimization, material selection, prototype testing, and actuator specification for interactive architectural.
• Conducted three research investigations to evaluate the feasibility of using smart materials in specific responsive architectural and textile applications:
• Through theoretical derivation, confirmed that piezoelectric materials are not an efficient means to harvest energy from human foot traffic
• Using theory followed by experimentation, showed how six variables affect the reaction times and strokes of helical shape memory alloy actuators
• Determined via theory and experimentation that traditional spring mechanics can be used to model helical superelastic shape memory alloy springs up to their upper plateau stress

Enfield, NS

• Created statistical curves through MiniTab to illustrate turbine blades’ adherences to key product specifications
• Interviewed and collaborated with encapsulation and peening operators to compile a set of standard operating guidelines to minimize failed 2D matrix readings and peening contamination
• Chaired weekly Parts Marking and Tracking System meetings to update the team on progress made, address outstanding issues, and brainstorm solutions to various problems
• To improve the Parts Marking and Tracking System, found several causes and solutions for failed 2D matrix readings. The findings were documented in a well written, organized report using statistical analyses to select.
• Gave oral presentations that demonstrated my knowledge of gas turbine engines, illustrated reasoning behind recommended actions, and articulated my accomplishments

Tiverton, ON

• Investigated modifications to reduce friction for a fuel bay retractable platform. Through field observation, measurements, and analysis, a detailed report was compiled revealing the probable causes of friction.
• Conveniently catalogued Station Condition Records using Excel spreadsheets and binders to track projects with approaching due dates
• Arranged various fire protection upgrade and dry fuel storage meetings working around the schedules and demands of the required attendees
• Printed design drafts using microfiche technology allowing engineers and contractors to review and implement plans for an expansion of the security building
• Prepared Engineering Change Control documentation in a well organized fashion giving stakeholders orderly access to the information needed for their approval. Monitored the documentation’s status using telephone.

Hinton, AB

• Researched energy saving, developed cost effective strategies for the maintenance shop’s lighting systems and analyzed their feasibility. The investigation concluded with a written report with recommendations to.
• Scheduled maintenance repairs and service checks for maintenance staff on a weekly basis
• Performed a failure analysis on a haul truck’s bent suspension to determine the cause of failure
• Wrote an Excel program presenting the week’s manpower allowing managers to readily determine the amount of staff in each profession working during a specific shift. A manual was written providing easy to follow.
• Electronically filed daily inspection reports for all heavy equipment to prioritize maintenance activities

Master Of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering

• Successfully completed and defended thesis entitled, "Structural and Smart Materials Analysis in Responsive Architectural and Textile.

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.): Co-Operative Education, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Chemistry