Adam Garland
@adamgarland
Engineering Manager and mechanical domain expert who evaluates AI-generated engineering content with real-world accuracy.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a mechanical engineering leader with 10+ years of hands-on product development experience across consumer hardware, appliances, and manufacturing. I’ve owned CAD workflows for years, designing and releasing production assemblies in Creo and SolidWorks, while bridging engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing.
My domain depth spans injection molding, DFM/DFA, tolerance stackups, thermal analysis, PCBA integration, and global supply chain realities. I’ve led EVT/DVT/PVT-equivalent validation work across 20+ product programs, driven failure analysis and root-cause investigations, and reduced engineering change loops ~35% through better Jira workflow integration and clearer ECN/ECO decision paths.
Now, I focus on AI evaluation and training: I can spot when an AI-generated engineering answer is technically plausible but practically wrong. I write high-quality, specific prompts and assess output quality at depth, using an AI-fluent workflow across ChatGPT, MidJourney, LeonardoAI, ElevenLabs, and automation tools to deliver domain-specific QA and calibrated engineering judgments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Engineering Manager
SharkNinja
Apr 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 8 months)
Led 16+ active NPI programs across air fryers, pressure cookers, ovens, and steam/combo cookers, driving 18+ global launches and 100+ SKUs. Reduced engineering change loops ~35% by integrating Jira ECN/ECO decision paths and delivered $200K–$2M in VAVE/DFM/supplier negotiation savings.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
SharkNinja
Oct 2020 - Apr 2021 (6 months)
Owned mechanical design and CAD development in Creo/SolidWorks for A/X-level products and collaborated daily with China-based lead engineers. Drove concepts through tooling and production while balancing cost, schedule, UX, DFM, and quality requirements.
Engineering Project Manager
Evenflo
Aug 2018 - May 2020 (1 year 9 months)
Managed car seat, stroller, and accessory programs from concept through production, coordinating design, tooling, regulatory testing, and manufacturing execution. Aligned U.S. and Asia teams to support consistent delivery across engineering and production.
Product Engineer
Evenflo
May 2016 - Aug 2018 (2 years 3 months)
Delivered hands-on mechanical design for infant/juvenile products, including BOM management, prototyping, validation, regulatory testing, and production readiness. Built a strong injection molding and tooling foundation through onsite work at the Piqua, OH facility with expert molders and tooling engineers.
Product Engineer
Clopay Building Products
May 2015 - May 2016 (1 year)
Served as the sole engineer for the Entry Door line, owning ECOs, custom designs, and CAD/drawing releases. Provided ongoing tooling and production support to sustain design intent into manufacturing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology at the University of Cincinnati.
Bond University
Completed a study abroad experience at Bond University in Gold Coast, Australia.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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