Adam Hellman Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Greater Milwaukee Area

Since joining the NPD group in 2011, I have served as lead engineer for a number of different engine product development projects. These programs have focused on our riding and commercial engine market segments. The first two programs that I led during my first few years in NPD were developing automatic choking systems branded ReadyStart(TM) for two key riding tractor platforms. These projects entail a number of new components and offer an excellent opportunity for creative solutions to add more functionality into an already tight engine package. Next up involved two programs focused on bringing a significant influx of technology and capability to our Vanguard engine product line for the commercial turf industry. These projects focused on implementing electronic fuel injection (EFI) on our 28 HP and 37 HP commercial V-twin platforms. This includes brand new fuel, ignition, induction & electrical systems and includes management of 120+ new components for the 28 HP engine built at Auburn, AL, and nearly that many for the 37 HP engine built in Japan. The lofty goals for this project include improvements in power, torque, load response, engine smoothness & fuel economy. These engines have been very well received in the commercial turf market where fuel economy is a sought after feature, considering these engines operate nearly 500 hours per year.In 2016-2017 I managed a major innovation project involving a redesign of the Vanguard commercial turf V-twins (Mid-Block & Big-Block). This involved completely redesigning the lubrication from wet sump to dry sump configuration, an industry first. Additionally, a brand new oil handling system, reservoir and filtration system was developed to be able to achieve an industry first 500 hour oil change interval (industry standard is 100 hours). This system, launched as OilGuard(TM) by Vanguard has already made an impact in the commercial turf industry & the unique nature of this feature has helped secure new placement.

Greater Milwaukee Area

In this role, I took on more emissions projects, this time on engines with much larger volume scale (3 million+) and more at stake. I led a team that recalibrated every carburetor in the engine platform (over a dozen) and designed a modular catalyst muffler for exhaust emissions. Then, later on I managed & implemented a significant fuel tank program that involved design, material & process redevelopment and included managing over a $1.5M capital spend.Core Projects:1) Carburetor recalibrations for exhaust emissions2) Modular port-mounted catalyst muffler & accessories3) Evaporative emissions fuel tank for Phase III EPA compliance4) Long-life air cleaner systemThe Product:Air-cooled engines that are placed in lawn & garden walk-behind applications such as rotary push mowers, string trimmers and pressure washers. Displacement ranges from single cylinder 172 cc to 223 cc.

Greater Milwaukee Area

This job was a lot about gas...I quickly came up to speed and led or participated in several emissions programs as part of the company's requirement to meet CARB Tier III and EPA Phase III evaporative and exhaust emissions regulatory limits. I also led several cost reduction projects that resulted in 7-figure annual savings for the company. Core Projects: 1) Intake system with evaporative emissions capability 2) Exhaust emissions (cylinder head, piston, structural, accessories and more...) 3) Quick-change intake system with airflow regulators for product differentiation 4) Low-mass flywheel 5) Low-cost fuel pump 6) In-depth engine oil study relating to lower maintenance initiatives 7) Long life oil seal & bearing system for Vanguard(TM) commercial utility engineThe Product:Air-cooled engines that are placed in lawn & garden riding applications such as lawn tractors and zero-turn riders. Displacement ranges from one cylinder 330 cc to twin cylinder 803 cc.

Ann Arbor, Mi

2nd of two stints at Toyota Technical Center:Engineering Design - Body Exterior (ED1)Core Projects1) Support implementation of body exterior components for MY'08 Tundra2) Created installation drawings of front & rear Tundra bumper systems for assembly plant3) Performed component assembly tolerance stack-ups & made recommendations for changeThe Product:Full size half-ton Tundra pickup truck assembled in Evansville, IN & San Antonio, TX plants.

Ann Arbor, Mi

1st of two stints at Toyota Technical Center:Engineering Design - Chassis (EDC)Core Projects 1) Supported implementation of suspension components on MY'05 Tundra 2) Market & engineering analysis & proposal of snow-plow package for MY'08 TundraThe Product:Full size half-ton Tundra pickup truck assembled in Evansville, IN & San Antonio, TX plants.

Ms, Engine Systems

Masters of Engineering in Engine Systems

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Major w/ Technical Communications Certificate (Minor)