Kenny Adamson
About Kenny Adamson
Kenny Adamson is a Senior Quality Engineer at Schneider Electric, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina and has extensive experience in mechanical design and quality assurance.
Work at Schneider Electric
Kenny Adamson has held multiple positions at Schneider Electric since 2014. He began as a Mechanical Design Intern for two months in Hopkins, SC. Following this role, he served as an Electromechanical Design Engineer from 2014 to 2016. He then advanced to the position of Senior Mechanical Engineer and Team Leader from 2016 to 2018. After a year as Equipment Test Supervisor, he transitioned to his current role as Senior Quality Engineer in 2019. In this capacity, he supervises production inspectors for low voltage switchboard and switchgear product lines, ensuring early defect detection and resolution.
Education and Expertise
Kenny Adamson studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Carolina-Columbia, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree from 2012 to 2014. He also attended Midlands Technical College from 2009 to 2011, achieving a 3.3 GPA in Mechanical Engineering. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering roles, particularly in quality assurance and mechanical design.
Background
Before joining Schneider Electric, Kenny Adamson gained experience through internships at PepsiCo - Frito Lay. He worked as a Supply Chain Intern in 2013 for three months and as an Operations Intern in 2012 for three months, both in Perry, Georgia. These roles contributed to his understanding of supply chain operations and production processes.
Achievements
In his role as Senior Quality Engineer at Schneider Electric, Kenny Adamson led a project to improve the layout and tooling of a production line in the absence of a Manufacturing Engineer. This initiative aimed to enhance productivity and quality within the production environment. He also employs root cause analysis techniques, such as 5 why and 8D, to identify and implement solutions for quality improvements.
Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
Kenny Adamson maintains regular contact with high volume customers to gather product feedback, which drives continuous improvement initiatives. He collaborates closely with the Manufacturing Engineering team to enhance production processes, ensuring that quality standards are met and exceeded.