About Can Do Engineering
We founded Can Do Engineering to help companies build products and quality systems that actually work - on the shop floor, in audits, and during scale-up.
Too often, engineering and quality systems are built in isolation. Our approach integrates design, manufacturing, and quality from the start to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and support long-term growth.
We don’t believe in generic templates or theoretical advice. We work directly with your team to implement practical, compliant solutions tailored to your business.
Meet the Founders
Sam Brown
Sam Brown is a Mechanical Design Engineer with over six years of experience spanning medical devices, manufacturing, and product development. He has worked across both startup and large-scale corporate environments, including Medtronic, and now applies that expertise through his consulting firm to help clients bring innovative, manufacturable designs to life.
Sam’s background includes hands-on experience in welding, machining, plastic injection molding, and 3D printing, complemented by advanced proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks (CSWA certified), Creo, and Onshape. His work emphasizes design for manufacturability, cost reduction, and validation testing—bridging the gap between concept and production.
Driven by a passion for practical, high-quality engineering solutions, Sam partners with clients to streamline product development, improve reliability, and deliver results that balance performance, compliance, and cost efficiency.
Naya Ziegler
Naya Ziegler is a mechanical engineer and consultant specializing in design engineering and quality systems within the medical device industry. With a strong foundation in finite element analysis (FEA), product development, and regulatory compliance, she brings a versatile blend of technical and operational expertise to every project.
Naya’s experience spans the full product lifecycle — from early concept and simulation-driven design through verification, validation, and commercialization — supporting both Class II single-use and capital medical devices. Her background includes developing FEA models to assess mechanical performance and reliability, optimizing component design, and ensuring regulatory compliance under ISO 13485 and FDA guidelines.
In her quality engineering roles, Naya has led initiatives to improve nonconformance processes, streamline complaint investigations, and enhance product reliability through Six Sigma methodologies and data-driven risk management. She has successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external consultants to maintain robust quality systems and accelerate product readiness for market launch.
With a passion for precision and innovation, Naya helps organizations bridge the gap between creative design and regulatory compliance, delivering medical technologies that are both high-performing and safe for patients worldwide.
