Shane Deford is a seasoned vibration test engineer with 28 years’ automotive industry experience, specializing in mechanical shock and vibration testing.

Shane Deford is an accomplished vibration test engineer with 28 years of experience in the automotive industry. Specializing in mechanical shock and vibration test execution, he excels in utilizing LDS and Unholtz Dickie shaker systems to optimize lab operations and drive growth.

With 28 years in the automotive sector, Shane has extensive expertise in mechanical shock and vibration test execution. He specializes in LDS and Unholtz Dickie shaker systems and is proficient in data analysis, troubleshooting, and fixture design. Skilled in using vibration controllers like Spectral Dynamics, LDS Dactron, and Vibration Research, Shane also utilizes B&K Pulse for acoustic measurements. He has a proven track record in optimizing lab operations and driving lab growth through strategic equipment purchases.


Experience

  • 28 years of automotive industry experience as a vibration test engineer
  • Expertise in mechanical shock and vibration test execution
  • Specialization in LDS and Unholtz Dickie shaker systems
  • Proficient in data analysis, troubleshooting, and fixture design
  • Skilled in using vibration controllers (Spectral Dynamics, LDS Dactron, Vibration Research)
  • Experienced in acoustic measurements using B&K Pulse
  • Proven track record in optimizing lab operations and driving growth through strategic equipment purchases

Career highlights

  • TIC Council Chairperson for The FDA Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment (ASCA) program 
  • Member of various standard development panels for medical and related devices 
  • Active in the IECEE CB Scheme’s Expert Task Forces for Medical, Laboratory, and Information Technology Equipment

Specialisms

  • Vibration testing
  • Mechanical shock
  • LDS and Unholtz Dickie shaker systems
  • Data analysis
  • Troubleshooting
  • Fixture design
  • Vibration controllers expertise
  • Acoustic measurements with B&K Pulse
  • Lab operations optimization
  • Strategic equipment purchases

Sector Expertise

  • Automotive Industry
  • Strategic equipment purchases

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