Shane Weed
Asheville
Summary
Manufacturing engineer with 15+ years experience in the thermal barrier coating industry. Has strong attention to detail and the ability to recognize potential issues before problems occur. Highly alert while performing job tasks and a determined problem solver.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Manufacturing Engineer
Pratt & Whitney
Asheville, NC
07.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented manufacturing processes to enhance production efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize product designs for manufacturability.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify and resolve production issues, improving operational reliability.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in streamlined workflows and reduced lead times.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer EBPVD
Pratt & Whitney
Middletown, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering technical and maintenance procedures.
- Coordinated with vendors, suppliers, and manufacturing personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
- Addressed and resolved technical concerns to comply with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Prepared sampling plans and operating procedures.
- Analyze data and input into spread sheets.
Engineering Technician
Pratt & Whitney
Middletown, NY
02.2008 - 08.2021
- Helped train new operators and detailers.
- Assisted Engineering with performing FAI’s and drafting PAR’s.
- Held positions as Detailer, Operator, Working Leader.
- FEP and ALD support in Accepting Eagles 1, 3, 4, & 5.
Aviation Machinist Mate / F/A 18 Hornet
US Navy
Belle Chasse, LA
07.2003 - 01.2006
- Dissembled, repaired, and replaced components in aircrafts engine.
- Plane Captain / Final Checker / Turn Qualification
- Tool Control / FOD Awareness / Prevention
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Montreat College
Montreat, NC12-2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Chester Jr. Sr. High School
07-2003
Skills
- Root Cause Analysis
- Lean Manufacturing
- SAP
- JCL2 Certification
- Local Ethics and Compliance Officer
- Aerospace Metallography and Coating Evaluation Certification (IMR)
- AS9100 Internal Auditor
- Quality Evaluations (First Article Inspection)
- MRL (PFMEA)
- Computer Proficiency
- Leadership Experience
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Work Ethic
Timeline
Principal Manufacturing Engineer
Pratt & Whitney
07.2023 - Current
Senior Manufacturing Engineer EBPVD
Pratt & Whitney
08.2021 - Current
Engineering Technician
Pratt & Whitney
02.2008 - 08.2021
Aviation Machinist Mate / F/A 18 Hornet
US Navy
07.2003 - 01.2006
High School Diploma - undefined
Chester Jr. Sr. High School
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Montreat College