Brice Shay
Morgantown,WV
Summary
Experienced testing professional with a strong background in test bench setup, equipment calibration, and system validation. Known for clear documentation, hands-on troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams. Focused on reliable testing and continuous improvement of aviation ground equipment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Testing Manager
FCX Systems
Morgantown, West Virginia
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinated testing schedules for FCX Systems projects, ensuring on-time execution and alignment with project milestones. for FCX Systems production and engineering teams.
- Supervised failure analysis and root cause reviews for FCX Systems assemblies.
- Supported failure analysis and root cause reviews for FCX Systems assemblies.
- Evaluated test plans to ensure compliance with FCX Systems product specifications. for FCX Systems products and customer requirements.
- Designed effective test approaches that minimized risks while meeting project timelines.
- Improved test workflows for FCX Systems quality and release readiness.
- Documented test results, defects, and corrective actions in FCX Systems records, facilitating transparency and guiding future testing efforts.
- Trained technicians on FCX Systems testing procedures and safety practices.
- Monitored daily performance metrics, including pass and fail rates and bug counts.
- Collaborated with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to address FCX Systems issues, enhancing overall product reliability and performance.
- Ensured compliance with FCX Systems standards and specifications during testing processes. with FCX Systems standards, specifications, and inspection methods.
- Conducted functional tests to verify system requirements and identify potential issues.
- Offered technical guidance to junior testers, enhancing their understanding of testing procedures. to junior testers in the team to improve their skillsets.
- Assisted in setting up test benches and equipment calibration in FCX Systems labs. test benches, fixtures, and equipment calibration across FCX Systems labs.
- Participated in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
Field Service/Testing Technician
FCX Systems
Morgantown, West Virginia
09.2007 - Current
- Performed electrical testing on FCX Systems power equipment and assemblies.
- Verified wiring, connections, and component placement against test procedures.
- Troubleshot faults in wiring, controls, and test setups.
- Performed manual and automated functional testing of aviation applications.
- Analyzed system requirements to ensure accuracy of tests.
- Maintained lab tools, fixtures, and testing stations.
- Supported engineers and technicians with prototype validation tasks.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
WVU
Morgantown, WV03-2007
Skills
- Test planning
- Test methodology development
- Functional testing
- System testing
- Application testing
- User acceptance testing
- Test automation setup
- Performance testing
- Requirements analysis
- Test environment setup
- Root cause analysis
- Mentorship program development
- Failure analysis
- Project coordination
- Technical documentation
- Problem solving
Timeline
Testing Manager
FCX Systems
03.2022 - Current
Field Service/Testing Technician
FCX Systems
09.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
WVU