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Michael Shaw

@michaelshaw

I design aerospace manufacturing solutions, repair processes, and training equipment.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead and contribute to mechanical or manufacturing engineering work where I can design practical solutions, improve production processes, mentor engineers, and solve complex cross-functional problems.

At APEX Heli Support, I create FAA PMA application templates, repair orders for MD500 helicopters, and mentor junior mechanical and manufacturing engineers.

Previously, I designed aerospace tooling and manufacturing methods at Cassavant Machining and led design work for the U.S. Air Force F-35 Egress Procedures Trainer program. My background combines CAD-driven product development, production optimization, cross-functional leadership, and Marine Corps squad leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

APEX Heli Support logoAS

Mechanical Engineer

Jul 2025 - Aug 2026 (1 year 1 month)

Created FAA PMA Application Template
Mentored Jr. Engineers in Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering
Created various repair orders for MD500 helicopter platform
Supervised on-site engineering team and dialogued with superiors about day to day needs.

CASSAVANT MACHINING, INC. logoCI

Manufacturing Engineer

Jun 2021 - Jul 2025 (4 years 1 month)

Assisted with production and forecasting of components to ensure on time delivery.

Created Methods of Tooling and Methods of Manufacture for aerospace components.

Optimized work relationships serving as the Engineering representative for Quality Control assisting with nonconformance parts and root cause corrective actions.

Designed work holding for parts in various operation stages for use on 4

SDI System Dynamics International, Inc. logoSI

Mechanical Engineering Technician III

Aug 2020 - May 2021 (9 months)

Served as lead designer for US Air Force F-35 Egress Procedures Trainer program.

Managed projects ranging from small FDM parts to large scale multi function equipment as a contractor with DET9 ACC TRSS.

Created Aircraft Training Aides (ATAs) and Aircraft Training Devices (ATDs) for use by Air Force training programs.

Built relationships across departments to create a more unified team for dynam

Phoenix Defense, LLC. logoPL

Mechanical Engineering Technician III

Nov 2017 - Aug 2020 (2 years 9 months)

Served as lead designer for US Air Force F-35 Egress Procedures Trainer program.

Managed projects ranging from small FDM parts to large scale multi function equipment as a contractor with DET9 ACC TRSS.

Created Aircraft Training Aides (ATAs) and Aircraft Training Devices (ATDs) for use by Air Force training programs.

Built relationships across departments to create a more unified team for dynam

Boomstick Armory LLC logoBL

Founder

Nov 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 1 month)

Utilized AutoDesk AutoCAD, SolidWorks to design new firearms and case processing equipment.

Created prototype parts using CAD software for both FDM rapid prototyping and CNC machinery.

Built, maintained, and optimized a manufacturing facility for use in case processing for commercial and hobbyist reloaders.

ASYM Precision Ammunition logoAA

Research And Development Specialist

Aug 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 4 months)

Developed new case processing procedures for the ammunition manufacturing industry.

Utilized lean principles and kaizen approaches to optimize production lines for increased output and decreased downtime.

Assisted in developing high end match grade ammunition for use by various competition shooting environments and government agencies.

IKEA Group logoIG

Recovery Co-Worker

Apr 2014 - Aug 2015 (1 year 4 months)

Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times.

Assisted customer and team members with returns and damaged products.

Championed quality initiatives to ensure scape levels were minimized.

BluCore Shooting Center/ P&G Performance Ammunition logoBA

Assistant Manager

Aug 2012 - Feb 2014 (1 year 6 months)

Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business.

Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences.

Interviewed job candidates and made staffing decisions.

Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the store.

Instructed staff on appropriately handling difficult and complicated sales.

United States Marine Corps logoUC

Squad Leader

Jul 2007 - Jul 2012 (5 years)

Secret Security Clearance.

Managed moving of sensitive materials in a safe and effective manner for Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) at Naval Station Bremerton Bangor.

Led more than 50 safety and security briefs.

Deployed to assist in Japan's earthquake and tsunami of 2011.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CR

Creaform

CreaformOS and Handyscan Training Certification

Issued Sep 2020

GC

Glendale Community College

Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

2017 - 2018

MD

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Mechanical Engineering

2013 - 2016

AC

Arapahoe Community College

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

2012 - 2013

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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