W. Shea Powers Email & Phone Number

Albuquerque, Nm, Us

Provide contract mechanical, electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical design and development supporting many industries including medical devices, automobile racing and infrared technology. Design projects include: - Hand Held Infrared Camera- NHRA Top Fuel Clutch- NASCAR Clutch- Plasma based Ozone Generator

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

Lead project teams in designing products and processesMake significant contributions to product design, independently and as part of a teamIdentify and resolve issues, communicate status to peers and managementEnsure completeness, accuracy and testability of product requirementsDevelop test approaches and methods, write and perform test protocols, write reportsEstablish engineering test capabilities and maintenance of engineering test equipmentDevelopment and release of engineering design documentationManaged NIH funded SBIR to develop new Corneal Topography diagnostic deviceManaged Mechanical and Industrial design aspects of new product development program from concept to successful product launch of iDesign in May 2012.

Lead a product development engineering team in the design of mechanical, opto-mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electrical components for semiconductor metrology equipment. Prepared production drawings, bills of material, assembly drawings, and assembly instructions for key product lines including CDS200, CDS200i, PCM2, Caliper, and Catapult. Developed a unified drawings repository and database for document revision and control. Developed ISO9000-compliant engineering procedures, work instructions, and supporting documentation. Resolved design, manufacturing, and operational problems both in the production line and in client Fabs throughout the U.S. and Great Britain.

-Research & Development July 1997 to Oct. 1998-Designed and prototyped new products, proving their design, function, and cost effectiveness, and then brought them to production. Recommended manufacturing processes as well as any new tooling required. Inspected sample products sent to sales agents and prospective clients. Improved existing designs to make them more functional and more cost effective to produce.-Production Supervisor Oct. 1996 to July 1997-Set up the welding department; managed and trained 4 employees. Established and implemented procedures for welding flat layouts and the fabrication of sheet metal parts. Remained active in production, including but not limited to: cutting extruded aluminum housings to size, welding die cast aluminum end caps to housing, and welding and finish grinding architectural decorative shrouds.-Plant Manager Aug. 1993 to Oct. 1996-Supervised 15 employees in the production of high-end commercial lighting fixtures, from receipt of the raw materials and components through shipment of the product. Optimized the production floor to simplify workflow and minimize waste. Designed and implemented work procedures, flow charts, and safety guidelines. Designed and manufactured efficient workspaces and jigs for many different operations and applications. Established relationships with new vendors, purchased needed materials, services, capital equipment, and tooling. Trained employees in the set up and maintenance of equipment such as metal shears, press brakes, single station punch presses, hardware inserters, and saws. Interviewed and assisted in the hiring of new shop personnel.