Adam Kennedy
Seaside,Oregon
Summary
Innovative professional in engineering field known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in project management, problem-solving, and technical writing. Excels with strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring successful project outcomes and collaborative work environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Engineer
Freelance Design Engineer
Seaside, USA
04.2023 - Current
- Design and Engineering of prototype vehicles related to realization of US Patent Number US 11,124,283 B1
- Initial fabrication and testing of prototype vehicles
- Implementation of design improvements and updates to optimize performance of prototypes
Development Engineer 2
TE Connectivity Medical Division
Wilsonville, USA
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked on development of components used in medical diagnostic and imaging devices
- Creation of CAD models and drawings related to medical device components
- Interfaced with India engineering teams to coordinate FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and related analyses in support of development activities
- Engineering and design support of device manufacturing equipment specifically related to ultra-fine wire termination
Design Engineering Team Leader
JAE OREGON INC.
Tualatin, USA
04.2012 - 04.2018
- Lead a small team of design engineers in development activities related to prototype through production launch of injection molded and progressively stamped components
- Review and release of all engineering and program related documentation (drawings, specifications, handling manuals and all related APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) documents
- Responsible for interfacing with customer engineering representatives and collecting product requirements for all phases of production (from the initial concept to the production launch)
- Created cost models to determine program financial viability based on company profitability targets
- Lead forensic failure analysis of warranty returns to determine root cause failure mode and propose product or process changes to eliminate future claims
- Compiled reports for review with customer quality representatives and developed/coordinated corrective action plans when required
Automotive Business Support Engineer/Quality Manager
JAE EUROPE LTD.
Farnborough, UK
04.2008 - 04.2012
- Responsible for interfacing with customer program managers and engineering representatives; collecting product requirements for all phases of development and production
- Primary customer facing engineer responsible for communicating design and/or development status of multiple concurrent programs
- Creation and presentation of product promotional material intended to support customer sales meetings
- Responsible for managing the successful achievement of TS-16949 quality certification (the first for a sales office within the JAE group)
- Coordinated activities related to all customer quality complaints from receipt to resolution
Design Engineer
JAE OREGON INC.
Tualatin, USA
04.2002 - 04.2008
- Concept to production design of automotive, electrical, connector components for the US, European and Japanese markets
- Creation of design related documentation (drawings, specifications, handling manuals)
- Creation of design related quality documentation (DFMEA and DFMA)
- Responsible for the creation and presentation of product promotional material to European customers
Education
No degree Achieved - Anatomy and Physiology
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI01.1994
Skills
- Solidworks CAD Software
- Creo CAD Software
- MS Office
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Finite Element Analysis (COSMOS)
- Injection mold design
- Moldflow
- Aerodynamic Design and Engineering
Languages
German
Limited
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Mountain Sports
- Surfing
- Carpentry
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Design Engineer
Freelance Design Engineer
04.2023 - Current
Development Engineer 2
TE Connectivity Medical Division
04.2022 - 04.2023
Design Engineering Team Leader
JAE OREGON INC.
04.2012 - 04.2018
Automotive Business Support Engineer/Quality Manager
JAE EUROPE LTD.
04.2008 - 04.2012
Design Engineer
JAE OREGON INC.
04.2002 - 04.2008
No degree Achieved - Anatomy and Physiology
Wayne State University
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