David Adams

David Adams is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in the manufacturing sector, currently serving as Lead Engineer at SCHOTT MINIFAB since June 2021, after previously holding the position of Senior Manufacturing Engineer. From November 2017 to May 2021, David was a Reliability Manager at Mondelēz International, overseeing a team of 30 and implementing strategies that significantly improved plant reliability. Prior roles include Production and Maintenance Manager at DENSO Automotive Systems Australia, where David managed 120 team members and achieved high manufacturing metrics, earning recognition as Toyota Supplier of the Year in 2015 and 2016. David also excelled as Maintenance and Machine & Tool Design Manager, successfully integrating maintenance and engineering functions to reduce breakdowns by 70%. Early career experience includes various engineering roles at Australian Automotive Air, focusing on capital equipment and facility construction. David holds a Bachelor of Engineering (with honours) in Mechanical Engineering from Monash University.