Tory Shifman

Tory Shifman has a diverse range of work experience in mechanical engineering. They started their career as a Mechanical Engineer Intern at RAPT Industries, where they provided design engineering and manufacturing support. They then worked as a Mechanical Engineer Intern at Rockwell Collins, where they designed brackets and structures for flight simulators.

After that, Tory worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Washington, conducting thesis research on carbon fiber composites. They designed test fixtures, experimented with microscopy and image processing software, and compared test data with classical beam theory.

Next, Tory worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Northrop Grumman Corporation, focusing on the design of antennae mounts and equipment racks for military vehicles. They also conducted thermal and vibration analyses to meet military specifications.

Currently, Tory is working at Owens Design as a Senior Mechanical Engineer. Their responsibilities include mechanical design support, customer support, collaboration with software and electrical engineers, design of prototype tools, and planning tool test procedures.

Overall, Tory Shifman has a strong background in mechanical engineering with experience in design, research, and project management.

Tory Shifman began their education in 2005 at the University of Utah, where they pursued a Bachelor's of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering. They studied at the University of Utah until 2009. Following that, Tory Shifman attended the University of Washington from 2009 to 2011, earning a Masters in Mechanical Engineering.