STEVE M. ADAMS

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Professional Summary

Proactive Engineer and effective leader who excels at using technical skills, process improvement strategies and innovation to successfully reduce costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Passionate and enthusiastic, with attention to detail and drive for continuous improvement with unsurpassed work ethic.

Education

MBA: Masters of Business Administration Nov. 2015

Miami University- Oxford, OH

3.49 GPA

Coursework in Supply Chain and Operations Management, Marketing Management, Managerial Finance Management, Strategic Management, Risk Management, Branding, Business Economics, Accounting

Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering Technology May 2010

Miami University- Oxford, OH

3.83 GPA

Recipient of Vadden and Grace Fitton Scholarship

Member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Dean's List 4 Semesters

Coursework includes Mechanical Design, Strength of Materials, Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Lean Manufacturing, Speech and Communication.

Skills and Highlights

Autodesk AutoCAD software

ANSYS

Lean manufacturing

Green Belt Six Sigma

Product design

Microsoft Office

ISO 9001 Standards

EU Directives and CE Marking

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Highly Dependable

Problem Solver

Understands customer needs

Communicates effectively

Team motivator

Continuous Learner

Active Listener

Attention to Detail

Procedure development and process improvement

Certifications

Green Belt Six Sigma

GE Aviation’s Million Dollar Savings Club

GE Bronze Award for External Focus

GE Bronze Award for Inclusiveness

Work History

Lead Engineer- Mechanical Components May 2010 to Current

GE Aviation- Cincinnati, OH

Execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.

Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

Provide technical leadership to tool engineers and designers supporting the tool design projects.

Establish effective communication practices regarding significant issues or developments to customers.

Participate on teams assigned to address complex issues and solve technical problems.

Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical tool design reviews to drive continuous improvement.

Review engine assembly procedures to develop process improvement strategies.

Coordinate and manage a team of 15 global engineers to meet customer requests.

Direct the work of 20 independent contractors.

Establish and maintain 30 vendor partnerships.

Lead corporate initiatives such as cost out projects and lean events

Manage 100+ tooling projects per year.

Mechanical Design Engineer Dec. 2007- July 2009

SSI Fabricated- Middletown, OH

Managed all phases of the design process for a multitude of products, components, parts, assemblies and subassemblies, including drafting, dimensioning, tolerancing, prototyping and documenting results. Known for quality excellence and a “do-it-right-the-first-time” design standard.

Activities

Volunteering- Worked with organizations such as Hamilton Park District, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, Aubrey Rose Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Alzheimer Association, Community Service Fund, Cincinnati Food Bank.

GE Section Engagement Team Lead- Maintain a budget and organized social/fun events for 350 GE employees. Drove engagement between cross-functional teams.

New Product Improvement Engagement Team Lead- Worked with a team to develop a logo and slogan, simplify GE processes, and improve the training for new employees. Created skills matrix to identify experts in each section and developed a containment plan for when experts retired.

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