Blake Adams

About Blake Adams

I help OEMs and manufacturing leaders turn complex engineered component needs into high-quality, on-time production — without the headaches of chasing multiple suppliers.As Director of Engineering at Amfas International, I lead a global engineering and supplier network delivering custom-manufactured parts across metals, plastics, and assemblies. From concept through production, I ensure first-pass quality approvals, cost efficiency, and seamless communication.Before joining Amfas, I spent over a decade as a Reliability Engineer and Maintenance Engineer in the metals industry — where precision, uptime, and customer satisfaction were non-negotiable. In those roles, I specialized in-Complex troubleshooting of equipment and process issues-Planning and coordinating high-impact maintenance activities-Procurement and quality verification of critical parts-Partnering with vendors and customers to ensure expectations were met or exceeded-Driving continuous improvement initiatives that boosted reliability and reduced downtimeWhat this means for you-Faster time-to-market with a proven PPAP & first article process-Global sourcing expertise in the U.S, China, and India-Hands-on engineering support for complex, custom projects-Reliability-focused mindset — ensuring consistent quality and performanceWhether you need castings, CNC machining, forgings, or injection molding, my team can take your project from CAD file to delivered product with confidence.Let’s connect — I’m always open to discussing your upcoming projects and exploring how we can make your sourcing process faster, easier, and more reliable.

Experience

1. Director of Engineering

   AMFAS International

   Jan 2024 — Present

Education

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Six Sigma
• Microsoft Office
• Failure Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Maintenance Engineering
• Process Improvement
• Project Engineering
• Pdca
• 5s
• Tpm
• Manufacturing
• Reliability Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Preventive Maintenance