Ryan Adler

Experience

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  Adler and Sons, Inc.

  Jun 2006 - Sept 2008

  Tree Service

  Summer Tree Service Laborer – Pittsburgh, PA• Skilled in the operation of heavy equipment including skidder, whole tree chipper, stump grinder, chainsaw, and more• Experienced with mechanical maintenance on heavy equipment

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  Testing Solutions Incorporated

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Mechanical Engineering Internship

  • Applied knowledge of machining to the production of pipe testing solutions• Assisted with the arrangement of equipment and learned the basics of AutoCAD design

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  Westinghouse Electric Company

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2010

  Mechanical Engineering Internship

  • Developed a database using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic to assist engineers writing technical documents• Collaborated in an effort to help change Nuclear Safety Culture within the company

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  Westinghouse Electric Company

  May 2011 - Sept 2011

  Mechanical Engineering Internship

  • Took on an apprentice Product Engineering role within the Supply Chain Management Department• Aided in the procurement process of Nuclear Power Plants

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  Honda R&D Americas, LLC

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2015

  Design Engineer

  • Door Mirror designer on ‘16M Civic which included many variations and options, and the ability to be carried over to future platforms• Performed initial feasibility and design for an unconventional 3-piece injection molded Wing Spoiler to achieve function, weight, and cost reduction targets• Designed multiple Sunroofs to achieve customer expectations while maintaining performance targets• Performed tooling feasibility and regulation checks to ensure parts conform to design standards and specifications• Responsible for component design, functionality, weight, tooling investment, and schedule development for numerous parts• Correlated design among styling groups, suppliers, factories and related departments to ensure great product quality • Conducted Catia FEA and simulations to validate part strength, formability, and durability• Modeled complex parts and issued detailed drawings used to authorize the production of tooling and part design• Managed schedules and suppliers to ensure part delivery dates to factories during each build event• Experienced with fast-pace intercultural environments encompassing various nationality and language barriers Show less

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  Honda of America Mfg., Inc.

  Jul 2015 - Mar 2021

  Engineering Coordinator

  • Rear Fascia and Upper Body Engineering Theme Leader for the Global 2018 Honda Accord and 2021 Acura TLX Full Model development • Managed and led Global design change activity effecting multiple Automobile plants including USA, China, Thailand, and Malaysia • Performed quality checks, engineering studies and reviews, spec. testing, J.D. Power IQS improvements, and countermeasure activities• Led weekly Video Conferences with Japanese design team and addressed design, manufacturing and quality concerns• Worked closely with Weld, Paint, Assembly, Materials, and Quality Engineers while maintaining close relationship with manufacturing, design, and suppliers; addressing concerns and making critical decisions to establish paths forward.• Issued Manufacturing Instructions after developing data and drawings to quickly implement containment measures Show less

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  Adler and Sons, Inc.

  Mar 2021 - now

  Operations Engineer

  www.adlerandsons.com