Mechanical engineerdesigning partsbuilt to work.
I'm Cody Shank — a University of Colorado Boulder mechanical engineering graduate specializing in computer-aided design and fabrication, from first sketch to finished hardware.
Cody Shank
CAD & Manufacturing Engineer
A hands-on designer who follows a part all the way to the shop floor.
I am a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Colorado Boulder, specializing in computer-aided design (CAD) and fabrication. As an Eagle Scout with a love for rock climbing, aviation, and the engineering process, my drive and dedication to getting the job done right have me looking to hone my skills in design and manufacturing.
I am proficient in SolidWorks, Microsoft 365, several coding languages, and I'm a fast learner when it comes to anything technology-related.
The toolkit behind the work.
A blend of design software fluency and real fabrication experience — the combination that keeps drawings honest and builds on schedule.
SolidWorks & CAD
Part modeling, assemblies, drawings and tolerancing for parts that assemble as designed.
Fabrication
Machining, sheet metal and shop-floor work — designing with the process in mind.
Design for manufacture
Material selection, fits and fasteners chosen for cost, strength and buildability.
Programming
Several coding languages used for automation, analysis and quick engineering tools.
Microsoft 365
Documentation, analysis spreadsheets and clear technical reporting for teams.
Fast technical learner
New software, new hardware, new process — picked up quickly and put to work.
Projects, in detail — with the takeaways that came with them.
Engineering projects documented with photos, a description of the work, and what each one taught me.
Gunnison Valley Observatory telescope mount
- Role
- CAD / Manufacturing Engineer
- Tools
- SolidWorks, machining, sheet metal
- Program
- CU Boulder & Western Colorado University partnership
- Team
- Five-person engineering team
Designed and modeled a segmented ring mount and central hub assembly for an observatory telescope, working through fits, adjustable hardware and fabrication-ready detail drawings alongside a multidisciplinary student team.
- 01Designing a rotating assembly means designing its tolerance stack first — clearances decided the whole layout.
- 02Adjustable mounting hardware saved the build: field alignment is never as clean as the model.
- 03Splitting the assembly into machinable sub-parts made fabrication faster and inspection simpler.
Available now
Looking for an engineer who sees a design through to the finished part?
I'm seeking design and manufacturing opportunities where I can sharpen my CAD and fabrication skills on real hardware. Reach out — I reply quickly.
Let's talk about the work.
The fastest way to reach me is email — I reply to every message about design, manufacturing and engineering roles.
Open to full-time design & manufacturing engineering roles.
Boulder, Colorado — open to relocation.
Based in
Boulder, Colorado