Adam Uhler
Sterling,Ohio
Summary
Engineering professional prepared for high-impact roles with extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale projects. Known for strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing project needs. Possesses technical acumen and strategic planning skills that drive engineering excellence and innovation.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Engineer – New Product Development
Akron Brass Company
09.2008 - Current
- Responsible for developing wide range of products including: electro-mechanical water cannons, hand line nozzles, environmentally sealed electrical enclosures.
- Established best practices in design methodology, resulting in increased efficiency and consistency across projects.
- Reviewed plans, documents, and related materials to assess projected actions and advise on changes.
- Leveraged extensive experience to modernize a traditional company.
- Implemented development processes to optimize our new product realization process
- Engaged in cross-departmental efforts to optimize both product specification improvements and launch efficiency.
- Enhanced electro-mechanical proficiency through creating electric motor actuators for water cannons.
- Developed skills around electric actuator design and techniques to integrate manual overrides
- Collaborated with customers and marketing team to identify opportunities for enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Vigilant in looking for differentiating features to separate our products from our competitors
- Tailored priorities to align with application needs based on development, cost, and market requirements.
- Worked with manufacturing engineers to enhance designs for manufacturability.
- Made decisions on patentability.
Section Leader – Advanced Torque Converter Development
LuK USA LLC
10.2006 - 09.2008
- Led team of five engineers in developing innovative torque converter concepts.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Designed new torque converter allowing penetration into the Japanese automotive sector.
- Aligned organizational resources to create prototypes meeting specific customer demands.
- Directed cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions for functionality and durability.
Project Leader
LuK USA LLC
12.2003 - 10.2006
- Led development of dual-clutch prototype from concept to hardware in 15 weeks.
- Directed team collaboration to lower product costs by 20% using innovative design.
- Collaborated with Germany's parallel development team on dual-clutch concept innovation.
- Engineered inventive approaches culminating in nine patent filings.
- Achieved a 20% reduction in prototype delivery time.
- Implemented design modifications, achieving a $160,000 reduction in tooling costs.
Project Engineer – Torque Converters
LuK USA LLC
06.2000 - 01.2003
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Employed analytical techniques to verify products.
- Filed four patents in the course of the project.
- Achieved recognition as a Leading Contributor with improving skills.
- Showcased innovative Torque Converter design technique at SAE conference, Mexico City.
Design Engineer – Torque Converters
LuK USA LLC
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Created comprehensive design guidelines for torque converters.
- Executed core design evaluations on torque converter operations.
- Introduced advanced solid modeling methods with Pro/ENGINEER.
Application Engineer – Directional Control Valves
Mannesmann Rexroth
10.1995 - 09.1999
- Tuned hydraulic systems to optimize performance.
- Developed robust solutions tailored to major OEM needs.
Education
MSME -
The University of Akron
08.2001
BSME -
The University of Toledo
06.1995
Skills
- Workflow coordination
- Research and analysis
- Creo, FEA, and CFD Analysis
- Project management
- Customer focus
- Engineering documentation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Drawing review
Timeline
Principal Engineer – New Product Development
Akron Brass Company
09.2008 - Current
Section Leader – Advanced Torque Converter Development
LuK USA LLC
10.2006 - 09.2008
Project Leader
LuK USA LLC
12.2003 - 10.2006
Project Engineer – Torque Converters
LuK USA LLC
06.2000 - 01.2003
Design Engineer – Torque Converters
LuK USA LLC
09.1999 - 06.2000
Application Engineer – Directional Control Valves
Mannesmann Rexroth
10.1995 - 09.1999
BSME -
The University of Toledo
MSME -
The University of Akron
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