Shawn Ray

Shawn Ray is a Mechanical Engineer and has been evaluating mechanical failures and performing accident reconstruction for more than 35 years. His scientific analysis of incidents has resulted in expert testimony in both State and Federal courts. He was involved in racing (a test bed for new technology), vehicle development, and training for the understanding of vehicle control.  Mr. Ray worked his way through school as a mechanic and maintained (3) ASE Master Certified Technician certificates for more than 25 years, he has full ACTAR accident reconstructionist accreditation, and is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator, and a Fire Investigation Instructor.

Mr. Ray is a Board-Certified Diplomate in Forensic Engineering (DFE) by the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) in accord with the guidelines of the Council of Engineering Specialty Boards (CESB) and is serving on the Board of Directors as the Secretary for the Academy (NAFE).

Mr. Ray is active in SAE’s COMVEC, the Commercial Vehicle Exhibition & Technology Connection.  His involvement includes being a session organizer, moderator and past Chair of the Powertrain committee.  Additionally, Mr. Ray is the Vice-Chair of SAE’s Crash Data Collection and Analysis Standards Committee (CDCA) and a liaison to the SAE Event Data Recorder (EDR) Standards Committee.  He also remains active in testing and evaluation of failure and product evaluations, including all types of incidents with equipment and machinery.