Kyler Blowers earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Master of Science in Engineering Technology from the Purdue Polytechnic Institute in 2015 and 2017, respectively. His master’s research primarily involved manufacturing processes, focusing on diecast manufacturing and process optimization.
Kyler recently began pursuing his PhD, also at the Purdue Polytechnic institute, in Spring 2022. He plans to focus his research on manufacturing processes, as well as strategies for teaching engineering and technology.
Kyler is currently an Engineering Group lead at Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler Automotives. He has been with the company for nearly five years and primarily manages engineers responsible for the diecasting of automotive transmissions. Additionally, he serves as a limited term lecturer at the Purdue Polytechnic Institute Statewide campus in Kokomo, Indiana, where he teaches MET 245, “Manufacturing Systems,” during the fall semesters.
This was originally written for the Early Career Alumni Awards in 2022.