Brian Lain
About Brian Lain
Brian Lain is a Project Engineer currently working at Allison Transmission in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has a background in mechanical engineering and business administration, with experience in product design and development in the heavy trucks and buses sector.
Work at Allison Transmission
Brian Lain has been employed at Allison Transmission as a Project Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on project management and engineering tasks related to product development. His responsibilities include designing, validating, and implementing new product designs while ensuring alignment with manufacturing processes. His work contributes to the company's reputation for high-quality engineering in the automotive sector.
Previous Experience at Navistar Inc
Prior to his current position, Brian Lain worked at Navistar Inc from 2016 to 2021. He held multiple roles, including Field Test Product Development Engineer and Senior Engineer for Exterior Hoods Design. In these positions, he was involved in the design and testing of vehicle components, contributing to the development of heavy trucks and buses. His experience at Navistar provided him with a strong foundation in engineering practices within the trucking industry.
Internships at Air Products
Brian Lain completed two internships at Air Products and Chemicals. In 2014, he served as an Electronics Engineering Intern for three months in Hometown, PA. He later worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern in 2015 for three months in Chesterton, IN. These internships allowed him to gain practical experience in engineering and product development, enhancing his skills in the field.
Education and Expertise
Brian Lain earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, studying from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from DePaul University’s Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business between 2018 and 2020. His academic background equips him with a blend of technical and managerial skills, making him proficient in product design and development.
Skills in Product Design and Development
Brian Lain possesses expertise in using design software such as Siemens NX and SolidWorks. His skills are complemented by a strong background in cross-functional communication with external suppliers, part sourcing, and product validation. He has a proven history of delivering high-quality and cost-efficient designs, particularly in the heavy trucks and buses sector.