MechaFab
Mecha Fabrication and Design is a small, agile team of engineers, operators, and technicians, ready to tackle any challenge you bring us. Our experts bring industry knowledge that spans product design and manufacturing to aircraft systems and machining. With our three pillars—Design, Fabrication, and Art—no project is too small or too large. Whatever the task, our team is committed to getting the job done.
Our Team
Adam Hennesey
Designer, Artist, Fabricator
Adam brings extensive experience from his prior ventures in fabrication and manufacturing. Before joining MechaFab, he owned and operated Rennesy Fabrication, a custom fab shop known for its precision and quality. Prior to that, Adam ran R347 Motorsports, specializing in safety equipment for racing and custom fabrication for Porsche and BMW. He also undertook custom car work as a side project. Adam holds a private pilot’s license from Schenectady Community College, reflecting his diverse skill set and passion for engineering and aviation.
His expertise resides in design, fabrication, machining, mechanical artistry, and manufacturing.
Austin Rivera
Engineer, Operator, Biz Dev
Austin started his career as a product design engineer after attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and has honed his skills through various engineering and leadership roles across multiple companies. Before joining MechaFab, he was a Product Manager for a large HVAC manufacturer and prior to that, he was the CTO of a hardware startup, where he successfully brought a product from concept to commercialization, achieving over $1M in revenue within one year. In addition to his professional achievements, Austin is a pilot in the NY Air National Guard, flying LC-130H aircraft.
His expertise resides in product design, engineering, product management, supply chain sourcing, DFM, manufacturing, business development, and patent strategy.
Francine Pataray
Product Manager, Product Design Engineer
Francine’s background is in industrial engineering, product design, and user experience, with a focus on innovation and optimization. Spanning 3 product ecosystems, Francine developed 3 main products and 5 product accessories, and released upgraded versions of 10 products / accessories. She has detailed knowledge and experience throughout the product design and product launch processes: ideation and design, prototyping, testing and validation, supplier sourcing, manufacturing and assembly, inventory and SKU management, supply chain / warehousing logistics, order fulfillment, and customer service for order and technical support.
She specializes in operations management, CAD modeling and drawings, DFM/A for varying manufacturing methods, and human-centered design.
