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Saturn lends an upscale Aura to Detroit Section meetingMembers given inside look at highly anticipated new sedan.
With the introduction of the 2007 Aura
sports sedan, General Motors’ Saturn brand
moves into new territory in terms of vehicle
refi nement, design, and driving dynamics.
It is a move that is distinctly European fl a-
vored and decidedly upscale for the brand,
and offers strong growth potential.
SAE Detroit Section members were given
an inside look at Aura’s development dur-
ing the section’s September dinner meet-
ing. The event was held at GM’s towering
new Vehicle Engineering Center in Warren,
MI, which has become a favorite venue for
many Detroit Section members because of its
glassy, open-air feel, which encourages pre-
dinner socializing.
Mike Meloeny, GM’s Chief Engineer
of Global Midsize Cars, and Clay Dean,
Director of Design for Small and Midsize
Vehicles, jointly delivered a lively review of
the program that is intended to be Saturn’s
“volume play” in the marketplace.
European design cues, sporting driving
dynamics, a high level of luxury and interior
quality, a mild-hybrid version for greater
fuel effi ciency (due in spring ’07), and excep-
tional NVH attenuation were the program’s
major bogeys, said Meloeny. His engineering
responsibilities also include other vehicles
based on GM’s new Epsilon architecture,
including Pontiac G6, Chevrolet Malibu, and
Malibu Maxx.
Indeed, Epsilon’s stout foundation helps
Aura, which rides on a 112-in (2845-mm)
wheelbase, achieve the ride quality, han-
dling, and low interior noise levels expected
in its sophisticated market segment.
“We extensively used high-strength steels
in the Aura’s rockers, rear structure, and
center tunnel,” Meloeny told the audience.
“The car achieved 28-Hz frequencies in
bending, and 30 Hz in torsion”—world-class
numbers for sedans in the segment, he said.
Additionally, Aura’s cross-car instrument
panel (IP) beam is lightweight magnesium.
Aluminum is used in the car’s suspension
control arms (McPherson struts in front, and
a trailing arm arrangement in rear), but the
engineering team opted for cast-iron brake
calipers rather than the aluminum cali-
pers pioneered on the previous-generation
Malibu.
The iron calipers provide maximum stiff-
Aura was designed to compete with European upscale marques, Chief Engineer Mike Meloeny told the Detroit Section dinner meeting. (Image courtesy of Don Hoffman.)
The 2007 Aura propels Saturn into new territory in terms of vehicle refi nement, design, and driving dynamics.
ness, explained Meloeny. Combined with low-
noise brake pads and low-drag brake piston
seals, they substantially reduce brake noise.
Noise, or more accurately the lack of it,
was a critical focus of Aura’s development
team. “We wanted the car to be ‘cocoon-
like,’” noted Meloeny.
He said GM willingly made the invest-
ment in technologies proven to reduce
NVH. The car’s V6 engines (3.5-L OHV or
3.6-L DOHC) are mounted on isolated front
subframes and mate with a 6T70 six-speed
automatic transaxle with a stiff powertrain
brace. Windshield glass measures a beefy 5.4
mm (0.212 in) thick, while side glass is 5.0
mm (0.19 in). Other methods include use of
laminated steel on the front-of-dash; a baffl e
package inside the roof pillars; various melt-
adhesive acoustic mastics in the white body;
acoustic molded carpet, trunk liner, and
wheelhouse liners; low-profi le wiper arms;
and GM’s so-called TIAS (trim and insula-
tor acoustic system) sheet installed between
each door’s inner and outer panels.
The result is a measured 35.9 dBa inside
the cabin at 70 mph (112 km/h)—best in
class, said Meloeny. The body architecture,
combined with a comprehensive airbag ar-
ray, allows Aura to achieve a 5/5 star NCAP
front and side crash rating.
Aura’s interior is a major leap forward for
Saturn, said Dean. “Our challengers were
mainly Europeans,” he said.
Strong support came from GM Vice Chair-
man Bob Lutz, who has championed the
widespread upgrading of GM’s interior mate-
rials and overall interior feel and ergonomics.
“Simple, fl owing, spacious, and upscale,”
is how Dean describes Aura’s cabin. “Bob
brought the interior-materials focus to us
with a strong, strong urgency,” he noted.
Everything inside has a premium look
and feel, due to low-gloss grained plastics,
soft-touch paints, cloth-wrapped pillars,
and tasteful use of brushed aluminum and
chrome.
Subtle touches such as damped storage
doors and adjustable ambient-accent, LED
lighting around instruments and controls
add to Aura’s perceived quality.
News for the Members of SAE
UpdateNovember 2006
Nominations sought for SAE Offi cers and DirectorsThe Annual Nominating Committee (ANC) is now being
formed for the purpose of selecting candidates for SAE
International’s 2008 Offi cers and Directors. Once nominat-
ed, election of the candidates is by vote of the full voting
membership.
The ANC will select nominees for President (to serve
a one-year term beginning in 2008), four Directors (to
serve a three-year term, 2008-10), Treasurer, and Assistant
Treasurer (both to serve a two-year term, 2008-09) during a
meeting April 16, 2007, at the SAE 2007 World Congress in
Detroit, MI.
The ANC comprises of one delegate from each SAE
section, one delegate from each SAE affi liate, three of the
most recent past SAE Presidents; and one delegate each
from the AWIM Program Offi ce, Convergence Program Of-
fi ce, Engineering Education Board, Engineering Meetings
Board, Finance Committee, Foundation Board of Trustees,
Membership Services Board, Publications Board, Sections
Board, Service Technology Program Offi ce, Strategic Plan-
ning Committee, and the Technical Standards Board.
The membership-at-large may participate in the process
by suggesting a candidate and submitting the required
background information on the nomination form. The
nomination form can be requested by writing or calling
the SAE Secretary at 724-772-4035. Formal nomination
forms can be obtained by e-mailing tanzaldi@sae.org. The
SAE Secretary will submit all nominations to the ANC for
consideration. Nominations are due to SAE by January
15, 2007.
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NOVEMBER 20062
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Editorial Message from the President
Published by SAE International to enhance communica-
tions with and among members on nontechnical issues.
Members living outside North America have access to the
issue via the SAE Web site.
Greg W. Henderson, President
Raymond A. Morris, Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Offi cer
Antenor R. Willems, Executive Director
Matthew R. Monaghan, Editor
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November 2006 Vol. 23, No. 11
Henderson heads eastDuring a September 12-21 visit to India, 2006 SAE President
Greg Henderson met with leaders from SAE India, govern-
ment, and industry. During his stay, he had the opportunity
to visit Delhi, New Delhi, Pune, and Chennai.
Henderson was interviewed by Zee-TV in New Delhi.
D. Mukundan, Chairman of the Southern India Section, presents Henderson with a gift of appreciation for attending the section’s inauguration.
More backhoes than jack-o’-lanterns Going globalthis year’s Aero Design East. India
is gearing up to host its fi rst Baja
SAE event in 2007, and Baja is being
seriously considered for inclusion
all across China. While visiting
Germany, our delegation discussed
cooperation with VDI regarding
Formula SAE. There are many other
nations involved or considering
involvement in the CDS.
Although the CDS is fi rst and
foremost an educational activity
and must always remain so, there is a universal interest in
the competitive nature of this activity. No matter where I
have traveled, I have observed a high degree of passion
for fast anything, be it motorcycles, trucks, cars, etc. To that
extent, SAE Motorsports may have signifi cant untapped op-
portunities in the international arena, and I will be looking at
this with the help of others.
Our boards and committees are increasing their interna-
tional involvement. While writing this article, I was receiv-
ing e-mails from participants in the Performance Review
Institute’s Board of Directors meeting in Spain. In January
of 2007, the SAE Board of Directors will also meet in Spain.
Three days ago, I left Toronto, Canada, and the North Ameri-
can International Powertrain Conference. The Aerospace
Council has targeted a regular frequency of meetings inter-
nationally. Other groups in SAE are planning international
venues. When you add all of this activity to other measures
such as publications, seminars, papers, and conferences, you
fi nd a rich combination of global activities.
I was a member of the Board of Directors when it voted
to go “international” in the early ‘90s. Looking back, I am
proud of our progress, given the excellent accomplishments
of members and staff. In remarks at the Annual Congress
banquet this year, I looked forward to the “next 100 years”
with SAE as a global society, and challenged the society to go
“galactic” for our 200th anniversary.
If you have comments about this topic, I would like to hear
from you. Contact ghenderson@sae.org, and good luck with
your section meetings.
Have you taken a minute to refl ect on the progress SAE
International has made in the global arena lately?
The positive signs are there, but the evidence tends to
creep up on you ever so imperceptibly. Take, for example,
the SAE World Congress. In 2006, BMW was our host com-
pany, and in 2007 Toyota has agreed to be the host company.
In subsequent years some sort of rotation among the OEMs
from the various continents is considered likely. For 2007, we
have confi rmed no less than fi ve OEMs that will be exhib-
iting at the World Congress. Also, the Congress Industry
Leadership Coalition represents OEMs and top supplier
company leaders with home-base locations from all over the
world—another example of the global support for SAE and
the World Congress.
Overall in 2007, 11 of SAE’s 21 major meetings will be held
outside of North America, with events scheduled for South
Africa, Italy, United Kingdom, Japan, Sweden, and France.
Furthermore, I can tell you that the President’s responsibili-
ties have changed considerably during the year and during
the Congress. At Congress this year, I met with numerous
delegations from Asia, Australia, Europe, and North and
South America. I was pleased to meet many of them subse-
quently in person in their respective countries. This year, I
have traveled to several nations including Austria, Brazil,
Canada, China, Germany, and India. Additional trips are
planned for Australia, South Africa, and Spain. Other past
presidents have traveled internationally, but it is impossible
for any one president to see them all. Therefore the presidents
tend to “rotate” among the nations active in SAE to visit as
many as possible. This overall mechanism has served us well
as it would be impossible for the Board of Directors (the SAE
entity with overall responsibility for international activities) to
visit even a signifi cant fraction of these each year.
While traveling internationally, I have enjoyed seeing the
cultural diversity that adds to SAE’s overall strength. At
the same time, I have made many observations regarding
common SAE goals and aspirations, such as membership,
fi nances, and education. Take, for example, the Collegiate
Design Series (CDS). Brazil has been very active in the Aero
Design activity with competitions in Brazil, and its repre-
sentative universities later took home many of the honors at
This October 31, there will be plenty of orange and black on
the show fl oor at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
in Rosemont, IL, but it will have more to do with host com-
pany International Truck and Engine than with Halloween.
Business attire will be the costume of choice and brochures
will be fi lling bags instead of candy, but I’m guessing attend-
ees of the SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress &
Exhibition, which runs through November 2, won’t mind.
The event, in its third year, is quickly becoming the premier
technical event devoted exclusively to the on- and off-high-
way community. Growth has been seen in terms of atten-
dance, exhibitors, and technical presentations, and this year’s
Co-Chairs, Dee Kapur and Jack Allen of International, have
worked to ensure that the momentum continues.
Both Co-Chairs have long histories with SAE. Kapur,
President of International’s Truck Group, has been a mem-
ber since the 1980s and has actively been involved in many
SAE symposiums. Allen, President of the Engine Group, fi rst
became involved as a student member and has also been
involved with SAE events.
The Co-Chairs’ main goal for the event is to provide a high-
ly participatory and integrative environment. With the line
between on- and off-highway becoming blurred, the neutral
stage the event provides has become extremely valuable.
“SAE provides a great forum for us to share our views on
those forces and to harmonize to the extent we can and to
learn from each other while not obviously disclosing propri-
etary secrets,” said Kapur. ‘There is a lot of common ground
that can help one industry or another benefi t without really
imposing undue burden on any one company or any one
technology.”
Diversity is another theme that Kapur and Allen say will
be prevalent at this year’s event. A good balance was sought
between on- and off-highway topics and presenters, which is
something the event has struggled with in the past.
“If you look at the topics that are going to be discussed,
there’s a huge amount of diversity on the subjects,” said
Allen. “The speakers themselves, there’s great diversity of
different companies, of different backgrounds, on different
regions of the world where the speakers are coming from.”
The event’s strict focus on commercial vehicles is what
organizers believe has set it apart from other events.
“I think it’s being rapidly recognized that this is a real focal
point for people to learn and people to share what is pos-
sible,” said Kapur.
SAE International in the newsSAE International was recently featured on the following
international television programs:
• Zee TV, India. Greg Henderson, 2006 SAE International
President, announces that a Baja SAE event will take place
in India.
• Russia Today, 24-hour news channel broadcasting from
Moscow. A documentary about legendary Russian aircraft
designer A.N. Tupolev features the SAE-published book,
“Tupolev: The Man and His Aircraft.”
• Globo TV, Brazil. The Brazilian universities entered in
Baja SAE are highlighted.
• Ningbo TV, covering Ningbo and neighboring cities in
China, with about 10 million viewers. The opening of the
SAE International offi ce in China was broadcast.
• ITV, United Kingdom. “Vroom, Vroom” featured U.S.
Formula SAE coverage.
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Update
From the PAMA President
PAMA Direct
Teamwork necessary to propel PAMA evolutionThe 2006 PAMA Board of Director elections
are behind us, and there was no shortage of
drama. In fact, that drama continues to play
out across our association as our members,
our Board of Directors, our chapters and
their leaders, and industry weigh in on just
how PAMA should be adjusting to the reali-
ties of our post-9/11 aviation industry. If we
are going to achieve our ambitious goals,
we must come together as professionals and
work to strengthen the aviation maintenance
career path.
It would be simple—and wrong—for us to
just refer to PAMA’s mission and purpose
and offer to “stay the course,” or at least of-
fer to stay the old course. Likewise, it would
be easy—and wrong—for the disparate voic-
es within our industry to withhold their sup-
port for PAMA until we get it right. When
there is “no time off until morale improves,”
morale never improves—and no one gets
a break. We need a new course of action to
drive our future, and the plan for that course
will only succeed with our profession’s lead-
ers working together as a team.
That is where the real courage lies, for we
cannot afford egos that make us wait for oth-
ers to acquiesce.
While PAMA’s recent SAE affi liation offers
to ensure our future, the design and texture
of that future belongs to all of us. The formu-
la for evolving successfully as an association
is twofold: that of a business and that of the
philosophical voice of aviation maintenance
professionals.
As a business, we must offer desirable
products and services at a competitive price,
and our revenue must exceed expenses.
As the voice of the aviation maintenance
professional, we must synchronize with the
realities our work force faces and address
them as a team.
I realize there is some member concern
that we have just one page in the SAE Update
newspaper you are reading right now. After
all, we used to have our own magazine.
And I know it is disheartening to have just
three maintenance pages in an otherwise
all-engineering magazine (SAE’s Aerospace Engineering). But the information in these
publications is relevant and forward-look-
ing. We are striving to once again have
better communication tools to achieve our
philosophical goals and keep you instantly
apprised of industry developments.
This is where the business formula comes
into play. We have signifi cant goals with
signifi cant price tags. Staffi ng, travel, and
overhead drive major expenditures and, for
our members, consistency of performance
is key.
I know what you are thinking—there goes
the cost of dues. Actually, no. A stable associa-
tion should really only have dues revenue in
the vicinity of 10% of total income. It is the
non-dues revenue that must drive our as-
sociation priorities, and that must come from
offering products and services that add value
to your lives and your careers, as well as to
those that support our philosophical goals.
To date, PAMA’s main revenue source has
been from our annual symposium and from
the sponsorships and attendance fees—and
from dues. We need to continue to grow
non-dues revenue, but we also need to ag-
gressively implement new funding sources.
PAMA has before it several opportunities
to implement new programs. Of primary fo-
cus is a voluntary program that adds depth
to our chosen career path, welcomes young
people into aviation maintenance, and es-
tablishes the considerable state of our art for
those individuals and companies that wish
to perform above the minimum standard.
But we will need the support of our industry
if we are to succeed. Look for more on that
in the coming months.
Recently, we have seen other organizations
sprout up in the hope of dividing the main-
tenance community and leveraging PAMA’s
energy. They have not succeeded. Aviation
maintenance is small indeed, and it is only
with a unifi ed effort that we can develop the
infrastructure—the business model—that we
must have if we are to achieve our philo-
sophical goals.
The simple truth is that we are stronger
together. PAMA seeks the input of all with
an interest in growing and strengthening our
profession. We specifi cally seek consensus in
identifying and prioritizing those philosoph-
ical issues that need attention. Please write
me directly at bfi nnegan@pama.sae.org.
Brian Finnegan, A&P
President, Professional Aviation
Maintenance Association
FAA goes electronic The FAA has been moving away from paper and towards
electronic media. The next step in this effort involves the
FAA changing the way it distributes airworthiness direc-
tives (ADs) and special airworthiness information bulletins
(SAIBs).
Some provisions of the FAA’s new policy on dissemination
of ADs and SAIBs include:
• The FAA will no longer mail AD corrections (that do not
receive a new amendment number and AD number) to af-
fected owners and operators.
• The FAA will no longer mail SAIBs to individual owners,
operators, or repair stations. Instead, a new e-mail subscrip-
tion service will be available on the SAIB Web page.
Manufacturer data approvalThe FAA has issued an order that explicitly permits mechan-
ics to treat certain manufacturer’s data as “approved” when
performing major repairs or alterations.
A recent notice expands the world of data that is recog-
nized to refl ect approved data according to the FAA, and
alleviates some of the problems with non-approved data in
manufacturer’s manuals. The notice is numbered 8300-122
and it is entitled “Use of Manufacturer’s Repair or Service
Data as FAA-Approved Data for Major Repairs for Aircraft
Issued a Type Certifi cate Prior to January 1, 1980.”
When using manufacturer’s manuals as approved data
in accordance with the guidance, the mechanic should be
sure that the specifi c page and paragraph reference to the
manufacturer’s data is written in block 8 of the associated
FAA Form 337. Although not required, it may be a good idea
to make reference in the Form 337 to Notice 8300-122 as the
authority for treating the manufacturer’s manual as ap-
proved data.
The notice is only valid through June 21, 2007. The FAA has
already started to discuss the possibility of publishing this
guidance in an advisory circular so it will remain explicitly
effective past that date.
Out for CommentThe FAA has issued several draft policies for public com-
ment that will be important to the maintenance community.
The proposed advisory circular (AC) Turbine Engine Re-
pairs and Alterations—Approval of Technical and Substan-
tiation Data will provide guidance on developing substantia-
tion data for turbine engine repairs and alterations, includ-
ing guidance on identifying, and developing substantiation
and control procedures for critical processes. Finally, the
proposed AC also provides information on part marking of
turbine engine parts during repair and alteration, as well as
repair of parts recovered from accidents and incidents.
Proposed AC 25.571-1X, Damage Tolerance and Fatigue
Evaluation of Structure, is a companion to the proposed
new rule on damage tolerance analysis. Applicants seeking
supplemental type certifi cates will need to undertake the
analyses described in this guidance, and those performing
major repairs will need to confi rm that affected structures
are free from widespread fatigue damage up to the op-
erational limit of the airplane. This guidance helps those
affected by the proposed rule comply with it. Comments on
this proposed guidance are due October 21, 2006.
A revision has been proposed for the AC Acceptable Meth-
ods, Techniques, and Practices—Aircraft Alterations. Com-
piled by well-known FAA National Resource Specialist Bill
O’Brien, this draft updates the 1977 version, which describes
common alterations and acceptable practices for accomplish-
ing them. The data may also be used as approved data for
major alterations when the AC chapter, page, and paragraph
are listed in block 8 of FAA Form 337. As discussed in the
new policy concerning the use of manufacturer’s manuals
as approved data, the user must determine that the data is
appropriate to the product being altered, directly applicable
to the alteration being made, and not in confl ict with existing
manufacturer’s data.
Part repair guidanceThe FAA has released a new policy memo entitled “Policy
for Repair and Alteration of Rotating Turbine Engine-Life-
Limited Parts.” This policy memorandum provides guidance
for determining the effect that proposed repairs or altera-
tions may have on rotating turbine engine-life-limited parts.
An important element of this policy memo is the recom-
mendation that those performing work on life-limited turbine
engine parts assess the impact of the repair or alteration on
the life of the part. And the procedure used to assess the life
of the part should be approved by the FAA before it is used.
LCD installationThe FAA has published a memorandum to clarify certifi ca-
tion policy on the installation of LCDs for use in the fl ight
deck of transport-category airplanes. This memo addresses
the lack of published approval criteria for fl ight-deck use
of LCD technology and provides guidance on performance
levels that have been found to be acceptable for LCDs used
as pilot displays in the fl ight deck of transport-category
airplanes.
Hazardous partsMany aircraft parts represent “hidden hazmats” because
they contain hazardous materials. Whether it is a battery
or a trace amount of residual fuel, aircraft parts containing
hazardous materials must be shipped/transported a special
way to conform to U.S. and international hazardous materi-
als regulations.
One change that will directly affect most aviation compa-
nies is a change in the way the U.S. will treat “dangerous
goods in machinery/apparatus.” This is the proper shipping
name that is assigned to many aircraft parts when they con-
tain hazardous materials and will be shipped or transported.
The change is that this proper shipping name will have new
quantity limitation associated with it.
The Department of Transportation is seeking comments on
this proposal. For more information, please visit the PAMA
Web site at www.pama.org.
Comments are being sought on several advisory circulars dealing with turbine engine repairs and alterations. (Image courtesy of Lockheed Martin.)
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Passion fuels Edge team at Detroit Section meetingExciting new product is the key to Ford’s
turnaround strategy, as the automaker’s top
leadership has asserted. One of the most
critical vehicles in that plan, the 2007 Edge,
was showcased by four engineering and de-
sign executives at the SAE Detroit Section’s
August dinner meeting.
The event was held at Ford’s jazzy new
Conference and Event Center adjacent to the
Dearborn Proving Ground.
Edge, which is Ford’s fi rst midsize uni-
body crossover utility (CUV), is one of the
most anticipated new vehicles in the compa-
ny’s 103-year history, said Paul Mascarenas,
Vice President of Engineering.
“Months before production, Ford’s Web
site was receiving 40% more hits for Edge
than for the Fusion sedan before it,” he
noted.
Development of the fi ve-door CUV’s clean,
taut, exterior styling and inviting, fl exible
interior was explained by Peter Horbury,
Ford’s Executive Director of Design for
North America. Horbury, who led Volvo’s
design renaissance, kept the packed-house
audience laughing with his dry, self-depre-
cating British wit.
One of the many design highlights
Horbury covered is the Vista Roof, a large,
sliding-glass moon-roof system engineered
and manufactured by Webasto Roof Sys-
tems.
Supplied as a complete module, the Vista
Roof (a Ford exclusive in this segment) was
designed to be fully integrated with the
body-in-white and actually replaces the
vehicle’s base roof. It also will be available
on Edge’s Lincoln cousin, the 2007 MKX.
Following Horbury was Chief Engineer
Elaine Bannon, whose passion for the Edge
program, for automotive engineering, and
for Ford in general was amplifi ed in every
word of her presentation.
Bannon, a 22-year Ford veteran who was
Chief Engineer for Commercial Trucks
prior to the Edge program, trumpeted the
intense focus on driving quality into every
stage of a program’s development pro-
cesses.
“We used all of the upfront CAE tools, to
get it right the fi rst time,” she said. They em-
ployed Ford’s IFV (Initial and Final Verifi ca-
tion) process, where every change is verifi ed,
and the changes are seen in the next vehicle
build, rather than carried on.
“When you have to make a change, change
it, verify it, and kill it!” asserted Bannon,
the force of her delivery rattling ice cubes in
glasses throughout the room.
The story of Edge’s body structure was
outlined by David Foulkes, Design Director
for North American Unibody Vehicles.
Joining Mascarenas and Horbury as the
third Briton at the evening’s podium—a
point made jokingly to good effect by all,
Foulkes stressed that Edge was developed
with great attention to reducing cost by
taking advantage of common geometries,
components, and calibrations—part of
Ford’s product-development strategy mov-
ing forward, he said.
As a package, the Edge CUV offers an
Chief Engineer Elaine Bannon delivered an impassioned overview of the Edge program, which is a key to Ford’s North American turnaround. (Image courtesy of John White.)
The fi ve-passenger 2007 Ford Edge features Ford’s all-new 3.5-L V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
impressive mix of power and fuel effi ciency,
spirited driving dynamics, and occupant
safety.
Mascarenas wrapped up the informative
evening with a few observations that many
in the audience were probably making
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themselves.
“The combination of car-like handling and
SUV-like versatility is very appealing to a
broad section of Americans,” he said. “Edge
is going to put us front and center in the
dynamic and growing CUV segment.”
President visits Texas Section
In September, Greg Henderson (above) attended a meeting of SAE International’s Texas Section, held at the Texas Motor Speedway. Don Barnes, Chief Inspector of the Texas Driving Experience, presented a session about vehicle dynamics as it relates to racing and speed. The session was followed by a Q&A that featured Hooters Cup driver Josh Gilbert and a tour of the garage. The meeting was attended by 30 members and 16 non-members.
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Member News
Three new benefi ts added for SAE and PAMA membersTo compliment the vast array of technical and professional
benefi ts and discounts, SAE International recently added
three new benefi t programs for its members. Thousands of
members have taken advantage of the group discount and
affi nity programs and have saved a substantial amount of
money—more than enough to cover the cost of membership
dues. Consider these programs for your personal and busi-
ness needs:
• Echo International will provide a variety of language and
cultural services to SAE and PAMA members worldwide to
ensure smooth and effi cient communication and understand-
ing across all languages and cultures and to assist members
and their companies in becoming globally fl uent, globally
aware, and globally successful. Members will receive 10%
off Echo’s standard services including document translation,
software localization, global fl uency training, multi-language
desktop publishing, Web globalization, and interpretation,
plus customized services. For more information contact
Echo at 800-756-1101 or use the Web link on SAE’s member
benefi ts page.
• Trilliant Mortgage is now offering home fi nancing assis-
tance programs designed to give SAE and PAMA members
best-in-market pricing, high-end service with no service fees,
specialized programs—and a $300 check after closing on
all fi rst mortgages for homes in the United States. Program
features include low fi xed rates, 100% fi nancing, refi nanc-
ing and home equity credit lines, and free credit counseling.
Plus, Trilliant will donate $100 to the SAE Foundation with
every fi rst mortgage closed. Call 866-276-1717 or visit the
program Web site at www.trilliantpartners.com/SAE.
SAE International Aerospace Director earns RAeS FellowshipScott Klavon, SAE International’s
Director of Standards, Professional
Development, and Aerospace Busi-
nesses, has been elected a Fellow
of the Royal Aeronautical Society
(RAeS).
Fellow is the highest grade of
membership attainable through
the RAeS. To be elected, a member
must make an outstanding contri-
bution to the aeronautical profes-
sion or hold a position of high
responsibility in the fi eld.
The RAeS, formed in 1866 by the 8th Duke of Argyll and
a group of aerial navigation enthusiasts, is considered the
world’s only professional body that caters to the entire
aerospace community. Although centered in the UK, it has
members in almost 100 countries worldwide.
Klavon began his career at SAE International 18 years ago,
and was named to his current position in 2005. Prior to that,
he was an aviation maintenance engineer at the Naval Avia-
tion Depot in Pensacola, FL. He also served as a commis-
sioned offi cer in the U.S. Navy.
A chartered engineer in the United Kingdom, Klavon is a
member of SAE International and a senior member of the
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He
is also a recipient of the U.S. Navy Achievement Medal.
Klavon holds a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering
from The Pennsylvania State University.
Scott Klavon
Members on the moveKarina K. Morley (Mbr’96) has
been appointed Global Vice Presi-
dent, Controls and Electronics, at
Ricardo. She will serve as global
product group director for Ricardo’s
worldwide controls and electron-
ics business and will also join the
Ricardo U.S. senior management
team. She will be based at Ricardo’s
Detroit Technology Campus.
George Kalet (Mbr’01) has been
named Sales Manager for com-
mercial and military vehicles at ISE.
He is responsible for the deployment of ISE’s Thunderbolt
technologies into commercial heavy-duty vehicles including
refuse, ocean port, and pickup and delivery fl eets. He will
also support ISE’s efforts on Department of Defense ground
support and combat vehicles.
Raymond Goyco (Aff’04) has been named Vice President of
Sales and Marketing at Ship It AOG. He will be responsible
for the recruitment of key personnel, new business develop-
ment, the evaluation of investment opportunities within the
corporate aviation sector, and strategic marketing manage-
ment.
Karina K. Morley Joe Plomin
• Best Western, the world’s largest hotel chain, is offering
SAE and PAMA members and students savings at more than
4000 hotels worldwide. Discounts start at 10% off standard
rates. To take advantage of this offer, members should call
800-441-1114 to make a reservation and mention the SAE
special MVP number, 00163820.
Full details of these programs and other programs can be
accessed by visiting the member benefi ts page, www.sae.
org/membership/benefi ts/products-services.htm. SAE ben-
efi t programs return royalties to the organization that help
support education and developmental projects.
Joe Plomin (Aff’01), former
President of Remy International’s
Electric Aftermarket business, has
been named Senior Vice President
of Sales, Marketing, and Product
Line Management for Remy’s OE
business.
In memoriamBenjamin A. Cosgrove Jr., former
Boeing Commercial Airplane Group
Senior Vice President for Technical
and Government Affairs, recently
passed away. In his 44 years at
Boeing, Cosgrove worked on the design of every heritage
Boeing jet from the B-47 to the 777. In 1988, he was presented
SAE’s Franklin W. Kolk Air Transportation Progress Award.
He was also previously Chairperson of the William Little-
wood Memorial Lecture Committee and a member of the
SAE Aerospace Council.
Standards & Committees
Airport noise management the focus of new SAE standardManaging the impact of aircraft noise on
surrounding communities is an ongoing and
sometimes challenging task for airports.
Increasing air traffi c is causing some
airports to expand facilities, add fl ights, and
extend operating times well into the late
evenings/early mornings. To do this, air-
ports and policymakers need to understand
how these airport operations will impact the
surrounding communities.
A new standard from SAE International
helps to make that task easier by establish-
ing guidelines for monitoring such noise.
The SAE Aerospace Recommended
Practice (ARP) 4721-1—Monitoring Aircraft
Noise and Operations in the Vicinity of Air-
ports: System Description, Acquisition, and
Operation establishes standards for:
• Placement of microphones
• Guidance on components
• Installation and administration of perma-
nent systems
• Guidance on analysis of data collected.
• Testing methods and validation of data for
permanent and portable systems
According to Vince Mestre, sponsor of
the standard and President of Mestre Greve
Associates in Laguna Niguel, CA, the docu-
ment establishes guidelines for best engi-
neering practice for airport noise measure-
ment programs and can be used to guide the
installation or upgrading of systems.
“Controlling noise continues to be an issue
plaguing airports throughout the world.
SAE sought to establish these standards to
assist airport management in monitoring
Airports around the world, such as London’s Heathrow Airport (shown), are struggling in an effort to control noise. SAE International’s A-21 Aircraft Noise Committee recently established an Aerospace Recommended Practice to monitor noise in the vicinity of airports. (Image courtesy of Boeing.)
noise,” Mestre said. He added that noise
monitoring systems are widely used at air-
ports and in the surrounding communities;
however, standards were necessary to assure
a consistent quality of measurement data.
Potential users of the systems include
airport management, airport consultants,
airport neighbors, and governmental agen-
cies.
ARP4721-1 was written and created by
SAE International’s A-21 Aircraft Noise
Committee. For more information on
ARP4721-1, contact Maureen Lemankiewicz
at lemankm@sae.org.
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Heinz C. Prechter Award for Automotive ExcellenceOpen to: Students at Kettering University
and the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Description: The Heinz C. Prechter Award
for Automotive Excellence recognizes a
graduate engineering student, or team of
students, from Kettering University or the
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor for
developing an entrepreneurial idea that will
positively impact the automotive industry.
The recipient will receive $10,000 in seed
money to help alleviate expenses associated
with the execution of their entrepreneurial
idea. Applicants will be judged on the basis
of the creativity, ingenuity, and practicality
of the entrepreneurial idea and how it will
positively impact the automotive industry.
Nomination deadline: October 31, 2006
Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/
awards/list/prechter/
Professional Aviation Maintenance Association AwardsOpen to: Aviation maintenance profession-
als
Description: The PAMA award program
promotes recognition of the professional-
ism and dedication of aviation maintenance
professionals. It includes recognition for
companies, PAMA chapters, and individu-
als whose recent actions and/or career are
exemplary within their industry and the
community they serve. Nominations are
being accepted for the following awards:
Award of Excellence, The Joe Chase Award,
Member Service Award, Award of Merit,
Award of Special Merit, Company Appre-
ciation Award, Chapter of the Year Award,
PAMA/ATP Award.
Nomination deadline: November 30, 2006
Submission: Visit www.pama.org
SAE Medal of HonorOpen to: SAE members who have contrib-
uted to the overall SAE organization
Description: This award recognizes and
honors a living SAE member for unique
and signifi cant contributions to SAE that
strengthen or add to SAE’s ability to fur-
ther its purpose. The signifi cance of such
contribution(s) shall have been tested over
time and shall be regarded as a major factor
in SAE’s success. Past SAE Presidents are eli-
gible for this award, but the contribution(s)
for which they may be nominated must
have been initiated and proven as major
factors to SAE’s success after their term of
offi ce has been completed. Unlike other SAE
awards that honor technical achievements or
outstanding accomplishments in the various
fi elds of mobility engineering, this award
recognizes an individual’s contributions to
the overall SAE organization.
Nomination deadline: December 15, 2006
Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/
awards/list/medalofhonor/
Barry D. McNutt Award for Excellence in Automotive Policy Analysis Open to: Automotive policy makers
Description: This award recognizes indi-
viduals who have made outstanding con-
tributions to the development of improved
federal automotive policy. Government
policy is an increasingly important and com-
plex infl uence on the ability of the mobility
community to serve humanity. Through this
award, SAE recognizes the importance of
sound policy analysis and inspires members
of the mobility community in government,
industry, and elsewhere to strive for excel-
lence.
Nomination deadline: January 15, 2007
Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/
awards/list/mcnutt/
William Littlewood Memorial LectureOpen to: Civil air transportation profession-
als
Description: This award provides for
an annual presentation and recognizes a
distinguished leader in the fi eld of civil air
transportation. The objective of the lecture is
to advance air transport engineering and to
recognize those who make personal contri-
butions to the fi eld.
Nomination deadline: February 1, 2007
Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/
awards/list/littlewood/
Henry O. Fuchs Student AwardOpen to: College students working in the
fi eld of fatigue research and applications
Description: This award promotes the edu-
cation of engineering students in the area of
fatigue technology. The winning student will
be required to discuss his/her work related
to the fi eld of fatigue research and applica-
tions in the form of a half-hour presentation,
with time for questions and answers, at the
SAE Fatigue Design and Evaluation Com-
mittee meeting in spring 2007.
Nomination deadline: February 28, 2007
Submission: Visit students.sae.org/awd-
scholar/awards/fuchs/
SAE Foundation Young Manufacturing Leadership AwardOpen to: Promising manufacturing leaders
Description: Awarded to promote careers
in manufacturing by recognizing men and
women ages 35 and under who have sig-
nifi cant accomplishments as manufacturing
leaders and who show potential for signifi -
cant leadership growth in industry. These
individuals must have proven accomplish-
ments in their manufacturing career, shown
promise and possess leadership ability,
received recognition from their employer
or organization, and demonstrated commit-
ment to the community.
Nomination deadline: March 7, 2007
Submission: www.sae.org/news/awards/
list/youngmfg/
Cliff Garrett Turbomachinery Engineering AwardOpen to: Turbomachinery paper authors
Description: This award promotes engineer-
ing developments and the presentation of
SAE papers on turbomachinery engineer-
ing. SAE administers an annual lecture by a
distinguished authority in the engineering
of turbomachinery for on-highway, off-high-
way, and/or spacecraft and aircraft uses.
Nomination deadline: March 31, 2007
Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/
awards/list/garret/
Ableson Award for Visionary LeadershipOpen to: Leaders in support of SAE Founda-
tion activities
Description: This award is the highest
recognition that the SAE Foundation Board
of Trustees bestows upon an individual who
has exhibited exemplary leadership that
benefi ted SAE International, the SAE Foun-
dation, and/or SAE Foundation Canada.
The recipient will have been responsible
for one or more major initiatives that have
resulted in notable and/or highly innovative
achievements or expansions of the Founda-
tion mission, and will have served in one
or more responsible positions within SAE
and/or its Foundations.
Nomination deadline: April 15, 2007
Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/
awards/list/ableson/
Opportunities available for college and high school studentsMoney is available for both undergraduate
and graduate engineering students through
contributions from various corporations and
universities. Funded through the SAE Foun-
dation, these scholarships help students
around the world to pursue their passion for
engineering, encourage academic excellence,
and further develop the future engineering
workforce. Listed below are several scholar-
ships and opportunities available to high
school and college students.
• Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE)—SAE International
is one of the participating societies in the
WISE program and sponsors up to three
interns each summer. Third- and fourth-year
engineering students are eligible for this pro-
gram where they get a fi rsthand look at the
interaction between technology and public
policy by participating in a 10-week summer
program in Washington, DC. Applications,
which can be found at www.wise-intern.org,
must be completed and returned to SAE by
December 2006.
• Ralph K. Hillquist Honorary SAE Scholarship—A $1000 non-renewable
scholarship is being awarded every other
year at the SAE Noise & Vibration Con-
ference. Eligible applicants must be U.S.
citizens enrolled full time as a junior in a
U.S. university as of October 1, 2006, and
pursuing an engineering or automotive-
related discipline. A minimum 3.0 grade-
point average with signifi cant academic and
leadership achievements is required. This
scholarship was established to honor Ralph
K. Hillquist, a retiree from General Motors
Proving Grounds, and is funded by the SAE
Noise & Vibration Conference and related
activities. Application deadline is February
1, 2007. Forms can be found at students.sae.
org/awdscholar/scholarships/hillquist/.
• SAE Engineering Scholarships—SAE
International offers scholarships for high
school seniors that can be used at any
university that has an engineering program
accredited by the Accreditation Board for
Engineering & Technology and also offers
more than 60 scholarships that are specifi c to
sponsoring universities in the United States.
Scholarship amounts range from $400 to full
tuition, and many are renewable if certain
criteria are met. Eligible students must be
U.S. citizens, intend to earn a degree in
engineering or a related science, be a high
school senior at the date of application, and
meet minimum GPA, SAT, and/or ACT
requirements as explained in the individual
scholarship descriptions. Application dead-
line is December 1, 2006. Apply at www.sae.
org/students/engschlr.htm.
Information on other scholarship oppor-
tunities can be found at www.sae.org/stu-
dents/scholarships.
Calls for Nominations
Bosch gala a night for celebration
Dan Hancock, Chairman, SAE Foundation Board of Trustees (center) receives a $100,000 check from Bosch’s Peter Marks (left) and John Moulton (right) toward the company’s $250,000 pledge to the SAE Foundation’s Centennial Campaign.
SAE Foundation
Bosch celebrated its 100th year of opera-
tion in the U.S. with a gala August 31 at
the Detroit Opera House. To commemorate
the milestone, Daniel M. Hancock, Vice
President of Engineering Operations at GM
Powertrain and Chairman of the SAE Foun-
dation Board of Trustees, presented Bosch
with a framed congratulatory letter on be-
half of SAE International. Hancock was later
presented with a $100,000 check by Bosch’s
Peter Marks, CEO, and John Moulton, Presi-
dent for Gasoline and Diesel Systems at the
Powertrain Division, toward the company’s
$250,000 pledge to the SAE Foundation’s
Centennial Campaign.
“The SAE Foundation is truly grateful
to Bosch for its support of our educational
outreach initiatives, A World In Motion and
the Collegiate Design Series,” said Hancock.
“I was pleased to attend the Bosch Gala on
behalf of SAE to extend our warm congratu-
lations on their success.”
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New Orleans hosts Power Systems Conference Focusing on the critical role of power system technologies in
every air, land, sea, and space vehicle, the SAE 2006 Power
Systems Conference, November 7-9 at the Chateau Sonesta
Hotel in New Orleans, LA, will highlight past successes,
ongoing efforts, and future challenges. In addition to cover-
ing the most recent technical achievements, the conference
will enable the technology and user communities to work
together to ease the process of bringing new technologies to
fruition.
The conference opens with a plenary session—Integrated
Power Systems for Air, Land, Sea, and Space Platforms—on
November 7 at 8:30 a.m. Speakers include Richard S. Chris-
tiansen, Deputy Director, NASA John H. Glenn Research
Center; Lester Faleiro, Research and Technology Coordi-
nator, Liebherr-Aerospace; John Pazik, Director, Physical
Sciences S&T, Offi ce of Naval Research; Francis E. Rush, PM
FCS BCT Technologies Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton; and
Mike Sinnett, Chief Project Engineer, 787 Systems, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes.
The conference’s Awards Presentation and Luncheon will
take place November 7 at 11:30 a.m. This event will include
the presentation of the 2004 Power Systems Conference Oral
Awards, the 2004 Power Systems Conference Best Paper
Award, the 2006 Aerospace Chair Award, and the Cliff Gar-
rett Turbomachinery Engineering Award Lecture.
The luncheon November 8 will feature speaker Bonnie
J. Dunbar, President and CEO of the Museum of Flight in
Seattle, WA. Dunbar, a retired astronaut, is a veteran of fi ve
space fl ights, during which she has logged more than 1208
hours in space.
Attendees are also encouraged to experience the SAE
standardization process in action by attending the SAE AE-7
Aerospace Electrical Power and Equipment Technical Com-
mittee meetings, which will be held November 9 at noon,
and November 10 at 8 a.m.
The Power Systems Conference will be preceded by a Prog-
nostics Health/Trend Monitoring Tutorial on November 6.
The tutorial is presented by F.L. Lewis, co-author of the new
book “Intelligent Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis for Engi-
neering Systems.” Registration for the tutorial is separate
from the conference registration fee.
Attendees registering by October 20 will save $100 off
the registration fee. For more information on the SAE 2006
Power Systems Conference, or to register, visit www.sae.
org/power; call 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and Canada) or
724-776-4970; or e-mail customerservice@sae.org.
Meetings
“The premier society dedicated to advancing mobility engineering worldwide”
Peer recognition … perhaps the most satisfying honor that an individual can achieve!SAE administers more than 50 awards and recognition programs that recognize individuals for outstanding achievements in engineering. Information and nomination forms for SAE awards can be found at www.sae.org/awards.
(*) Co-sponsored by SAE
# in Association with SAE INDIA
SAE Ground Vehicle Design and Manufacturing Events
SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition
October 31-November 2, 2006
Rosemont, IL
Cost Effective Low Carbon Powertrains for Future Vehicles*
November 6-7, 2006 London, UK
Small Engine Technology ConferenceNovember 13-16, 2006
San Antonio, TX
4th Styrian Noise, Vibration, & Harshness CongressNovember 15-17, 2006
Graz, Austria
2006 SAE Brasil CongressNovember 21-23, 2006
São Paulo, Brazil
Motorsports Engineering Conference & Exhibition December 5-7, 2006 Dearborn, MI
Hydrogen Storage Challenges for Mobility Symposium: Overcoming the Barriers
December 6-7, 2006 Aiken, SC
Symposium on International Automotive Technology#
January 17-20, 2007 Pune, India
Fuels & Emissions Conference January 23-25, 2007Cape Town, South Africa
Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium February 7-8, 2007 San Diego, CA
2007 DOD Standardization Conference March 13-15, 2007 Arlington, VA
SAE 2007 World Congress April 16-19, 2007 Detroit, MI
SAE Aerospace Events
Power Systems Conference November 7-9, 2006 New Orleans, LA
2007 DOD Standardization Conference March 13-15, 2007 Arlington, VA
PAMA Aviation Maintenance Symposium March 20-22, 2007 Orlando, FL
For more information about meetings and symposia, call SAE Customer Service toll-free
at 877-606-7323 (or 724-776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada). Additional meeting de-
tails can be found on SAE’s Web site at www.sae.org/calendar/meetings.htm; symposia
details at www.sae.org/calendar/toptecs.htm.
Meetings and symposia schedule
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Technical sessions at the SAE 2006 Power Systems
Conference will cover the following topics:
Advanced batteries
Advanced power systems technologies
Aircraft batteries
Commercial power systems
Fuel cells
Ground batteries
High-temperature electronics
Interagency advanced power group overview
Military aircraft power management and distribution
Modeling, simulation, analysis, and control
Power generation for aerospace applications
Space power systems
Thermal management for aerospace power systems and
applications
Bonnie J. Dunbar,
President of the Museum
of Flight and a former NASA
astronaut, will be the featured
speaker at the luncheon
November 8 at the SAE 2006
Power Systems Conference.
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AWIM program fi nalist for national technology awardBoeing engineer receives SAE Aerospace Chair AwardIshaque S. Mehdi, Chief Engineer
at Boeing Phantom Works, has been
selected to receive SAE Interna-
tional’s Aerospace Chair Award.
The award will be presented at the
Power Systems Conference in New
Orleans, LA, November 7-9.
This award, established in 1997,
recognizes outstanding leadership
demonstrated by SAE International
committee chairs. Mehdi is be-
ing recognized for his work in the
Aerospace Electrical Power & Equipment Committee of the
Aerospace Council.
Mehdi has 43 years of experience with Boeing. He current-
ly manages research and development programs for military
and commercial aircraft and spacecraft. He also oversees
the application of advanced systems technologies to Boeing
products. As an electrical engineer, Mehdi has published a
number of technical papers on aerospace electrical systems.
He received an award from Boeing’s Airplane Group for
the successful development and operation of a program for
the publication of wiring diagram manuals for commercial
airplanes. He is a member of SAE International.
Mehdi earned a bachelor’s in physics from Andhra Uni-
versity, India, and a bachelor’s in electrical engineering from
the University of Florida. He earned two master’s degrees
in electrical engineering and business administration from
Seattle University. He resides in Bellevue, WA.
Ishaque S. Mehdi
Engineering Manager Award recipient announced
James Wienkes
James Wienkes has been selected
to receive SAE International’s Sid
Olsen Engineering Manager Award.
The award will be presented at the
SAE 2006 Commercial Vehicle Engi-
neering Conference and Exhibition,
October 31-November 2.
The award, established in 1995,
recognizes an outstanding engineer-
ing manager in the off-highway in-
dustry. It honors SAE International
Fellow Sid Olsen for his management values and contribu-
tions to the industry.
Wienkes works at the John Deere Product Engineering
Center in Waterloo, IA. He is manager of worldwide high
horsepower tractor engineering, tractor product planning,
tractor standards, and hydraulic engineering. He has held a
number of management positions since he joined John Deere
in 1979 and was named to his current position in 1998.
Wienkes earned a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering
and a bachelor’s in agricultural engineering from the Uni-
versity of Wisconsin, Platteville. He resides in Dike, IA.
SAE International’s A World In Motion (AWIM) program has
been selected as a fi nalist for the 2006 InnoVision Award in
the category of Innovation in Education.
The AWIM curriculum joins together teachers, students,
and volunteer practicing engineers and scientists in an
exploration of physical science. The program comprises a
series of four curricula for students in grades 4-10. AWIM
brings math and science principles to life through highly
interactive learning experiences that incorporate the laws of
physics as they relate to motion, fl ight, and electronics.
The InnoVision Technology Awards program, founded in
1999 by Deloitte & Touche, recognizes and honors Upstate
businesses, individuals, and organizations that have demon-
strated signifi cant advancements in the areas of innovation
and technological progress. Awards are presented in fi ve cat-
egories: Technology Development, Technology Application,
Small Enterprise, Innovation in Education, and Community
Service.
Winners will be named at the 2006 InnoVision Technology
Awards dinner, November 15 in Greenville, SC.
SAE International’s AWIM program, in its 16th year of distribution, is comprised of a series of four curricula referred to as Challenges for students in grades 4-10.
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New book reports on latest in near-zero-emission vehiclesIn response to increasingly stringent emissions legislation,
“Technologies for Near-Zero-Emission Gasoline-Powered Ve-
hicles,” a new book published by SAE International, addresses
the key research and development issues related to this fi eld.
Edited by Fuquan Zhao and featuring contributions by
numerous experts in the industry, the book provides a concise
introduction to technology developments in near-zero-emission
gasoline-powered vehicles, and examines the results of the lat-
est global technical initiatives that are currently being incorpo-
rated or investigated.
The book includes coverage of the engine startup and shut-
down processes, mixture formation, cold-start hydrocarbon
emissions, improving catalyst light-off performance, the hydro-
carbon trap, three-way catalytic converter system modeling,
evaporative emissions reduction, and onboard diagnostics.
Including nearly 200 illustrations, the book also features the
editor’s look at near-zero-emission gasoline-powered vehicle systems development at BMW,
Ford, Honda, Nissan, and Toyota.
“Technologies for Near-Zero-Emission Gasoline-Powered Vehicles” (Product Code: R-359)
is available for $119.95 ($95.96 for SAE members). To order, or for more information, visit
store.sae.org, phone 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and Canada) or 724-776-4970, or e-mail custom-
erservice@sae.org.
Adaptive cruise control examined in new SAE book “Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol,” a new book pub-
lished by SAE Internation-
al, presents an overview
of adaptive cruise control
(ACC) systems and a look
at the latest developments
in ACC sensors. Edited
by Ronald K. Jurgen, the
book contains 63 papers
covering the past 11 years
(1996-2006) of research on
the progress and challenges in the design of ACC systems and
components.
Subjects covered include ACC sensors overview, hybrid ACC
systems, interactive cruise control, predictive safety systems,
brake actuation, ACC radar sensors, vision sensors, and
miscellaneous ACC sensors. The book also includes Jurgen’s
introduction (“Adaptive Cruise Control: Still Evolving”) and a
concluding chapter on the current state of ACC and what can be
expected in the future.
“Adaptive Cruise Control” (Product Code: PT-132) is available
for $89.95 ($71.96 for SAE members). To order, or for more infor-
mation, visit store.sae.org, phone 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and
Canada) or 724-776-4970, or e-mail customerservice@sae.org.
AWIM in spotlight at Virginia teachers conferenceThe annual Virginia Technology Educa-
tion Association conference, held August
2-4 in Herndon, VA, gave individuals the
opportunity to expand their knowledge
and establish contacts with technology
educators throughout the Commonwealth
of Virginia. This year’s theme, “Technology
education—a capital idea,” focused on new
information.
Participants had the opportunity to learn
how to obtain free materials and take new
ideas back to the classroom by attending A World In Motion (AWIM) workshops. Teach-
ers participated in a hands-on workshop
with experiments that introduced the basic
circuits that are behind most modern elec-
tronics. The Challenge 3 workshop explored
the physics of fl ight.
MontanaEducators attending the Rocky Mountain
Engineering Institute gained fi rsthand
engineering experience while attending
three-day workshops on all of the AWIM
challenges at the Montana Learning Center.
The participants were from small and rural
schools throughout the state of Montana,
During August’s Virginia Technology Education
Association conference, teachers participated
in an AWIM workshop dealing with electricity.
including two who teach at Native American
reservation schools.
Edith Cranor-Buck, a teacher from Helena,
MT, discussed how each of the participants
could use the AWIM materials effectively in
their individual classrooms. She explained
the interdisciplinary advantages of all the
AWIM materials and how the schools’ teach-
ing teams can use communication arts, social
studies, science, and art classes in working
on Challenge 2.
Participants were divided into small
groups to experience each of the challenges
just as a student would. Georgia Cobbs,
a professor at the University of Montana,
presented AWIM Challenge 3 in the format
she uses with her pre-service teachers at the
university.
WisconsinDiscovery World, The James Lovell Museum
of Science in Milwaukee, has expanded
AWIM’s reach through educators, school
administrators, and community lead-
ers. Teacher training sessions and student
involvement at the museum are into the
seventh year.
Adaptive cruise control systems employ a radar or laser unit to determine the speed and distance of the vehicle in front and automatically slows the car if it is moving too close to the vehicle in front. (Image courtesy of Ford.)
SAE Collegiate Design Series schedule
Collegiate Design Series
Dates Competition Location
March 19-24Clean Snowmobile
ChallengeHoughton,MI
March 23-25 Aero Design West West Palmdale, CA
April 12-15 Baja SAE Ocala, FL
May 4-6 Aero Design East Fort Worth, TX
May 16-20 Formula SAE TBD, MI
May 24-27 Baja SAE Rapid City, SD
June 7-8 Supermileage Marshall, MI
June 7-10 Baja SAE Rochester, NY
June 13-16 Formula SAE West Fontana, CA
Teams are now able to register online for
SAE International’s Collegiate Design Series
events. The deadline to register for the Clean
Snowmobile Challenge is January 15, 2007.
Teams must be registered for all other events
by December 29, 2006.
For Formula SAE events, teams will be
limited to register for only one event in Oc-
tober. On November 2, 2006, if positions are
still available for the events, registration will
open to all teams.
The following competition dates and
locations are tentative and may be moved
slightly if required by event location hosts:
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Professional Development
November 2006
Troy, MI, USA—SAE Automotive HeadquartersNovember 1-2 Designing for Safety and Developing Accurate Safety Specifi cations November 1-3 Motor Fuel: Technology, Performance, Testing, and Specifi cations November 1-3 Injuries, Anatomy, Biomechanics, & Federal Regulation November 1-3 Advanced Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks November 6 A Familiarization of Drivetrain Components November 6-8 Advanced Electric Motor/Generator/ Actuator Design and Analysis for Automotive Applications November 6-8 Hydraulic Brake Systems for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
NEW! Hydraulic brake systems, one of the
most important safety features on many
road vehicles today, must meet manufacturer
and customer requirements in addition to
federal motor vehicle safety standards. This
course will analyze automotive braking
from a systems perspective, emphasizing
legal requirements as well as performance
expectations such as pedal feel, stopping
distance, fade, and thermal management.
Calculations necessary to predict brake
balance and key system sizing variables
that contribute to performance will be
discussed. Major components of a brake
system, including calipers, boosters, master
cylinders, drum brakes, and park brakes, will
be presented in detail highlighting the many
design variations. An overview of the chassis
control components and operating principles
will be presented with an emphasis on ABS,
traction control, and stability control.
November 7 Fundamentals of Automotive All-Wheel- Drive Systems November 7-8 Controller Area Network for Vehicle Applications November 9-10 Introduction to Brake Control Systems: ABS, TCS, and ESC November 9-10 Acquiring and Analyzing Data from Sensors and In-Vehicle Networks
NEW! The evolution of personal computers,
data acquisition hardware, and analysis
software has provided engineers with the
ability to measure and interpret data quickly,
make design enhancements, and ultimately
move a product to market faster. As in-
vehicle networks become increasingly more
sophisticated, both in terms of the number
of controllers and the speed at which they
communicate, they are becoming a virtual
gold mine for the test engineer. If the data is
already available on the vehicle and can be
accessed from the standard OBD connector
under the dashboard, the user only needs to
add any missing sensors. This course will
provide you with information on current
trends and applications in PC-based data
acquisition and analysis. Hardware and
software possibilities, as well as relevant
technical standards to determine what can
practically be acquired from the in-vehicle
network and how to combine this with
sensor data, will be covered. In addition, a
practical guide for analysis and presentation
techniques will be covered along with
practical, hands-on examples.
November 13 Exhaust Flow Performance and Pressure Drop of Exhaust Components and Systems November 13-14 Compact Heat Exchangers for Automotive Applications November 13-14 Simplifi ed Taguchi/DOE Methods November 13-15 Chassis & Suspension Component Design for Passenger Cars & Light Trucks November 13-15 Combustion and Emissions for Engineers November 13-15 Internal Combustion Systems: HCCI, DoD, VCT/VVT, DI, and VCR NEW! Societal and regulatory demands
to lower emissions and increase engine-
operating efficiencies have forced engine
designers to adopt new technologies and
control strategies. This has resulted in
dramatic evolutions of the technology of
internal-combustion engines and their
support systems in recent years. This
seminar will expose you to the emerging
technologies in engine design and operation
that can signifi cantly improve operational
effi ciencies. The fundamental science and
implementation technology of the various
internal-combustion engine systems will
be presented. Attendees will learn how
Courses from SAEDetailed course descriptions are available online at www.
sae.org/contedu. To register, complete the online registra-
tion form, e-mail profdev@sae.org, or call SAE Customer
Service toll-free at 877-606-7323 (or 724-776-4970 outside the
U.S. and Canada).
SAE seminar focuses on internal-combustion engine technologiesA new SAE International seminar will pro-
vide information on emerging technologies
in engine design and operations that can sig-
nifi cantly improve operational effi ciencies.
The Internal Combustion Systems: HCCI,
DOD, VCT/VVT, DI, and VCR seminar will
be held for the fi rst time from November
13-15 at SAE Automotive Headquarters in
Troy, MI.
This seminar will also be offered April 16-
18, 2007, August 20-22, 2007, and December
3-5, 2007.
The seminar covers the fundamental sci-
ence and implementation technology of vari-
ous internal-combustion engines. Attendees
will learn how the engine control module
(ECM) uses information related to the opera-
tional status to implement real-time running
effi ciency of the engine, and how the ECM
affects changes in the operation of the engine
through the control systems that manage its
operation.
Subjects covered will include direct injec-
tion (DI) of both gasoline and diesel fuels,
homogeneous charge compression ignition
(HCCI) technologies, displacement on de-
mand (DOD) systems, variable cam timing
(VCT), variable valve timing (VVT), and
variable compression ratio (VCR) engine
designs.
Seminar instructor W. Mark McVea is
founder and Chief Technical Offi cer of
KBE+, where he designs and develops
complete powertrains for automotive and
off-highway vehicles. He is also a professor
of vehicle dynamics and a professor of infor-
mation technology at the Rochester Institute
of Technology.
For more information on the Internal
Combustion Systems: HCCI, DoD, VCT/
VVT, DI, and VCR seminar (I.D.# C0613), or
to register, visit www.sae.org/seminarinfo;
phone 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and Canada)
or 724-776-4970; or e-mail customerservice@
sae.org.
New leadership seminar targeted to executivesA new SAE seminar designed for executives
and senior-level managers, Strategic Leader-
ship, will be held for the fi rst time December
11-13 at SAE Automotive Headquarters in
Troy, MI. This seminar will also be offered
May 9-11, 2007, and September 10-12, 2007.
The seminar relates simple yet powerful
lessons that will equip attendees to more
fully engage in strategic discussions, ask
pertinent questions, facilitate critical deci-
sions, and shape high-performing organiza-
tions. Attendees will also be provided with
a personal leadership profi le that illustrates
their strengths and potential limitations.
The seminar will also help organizational
leaders anticipate the impact of leadership
initiatives on complex organizations, think
strategically and systematically, avoid com-
mon errors made by leaders as they transi-
tion into higher levels of responsibility, and
identify the most effective approaches when
framing strategic decisions.
Seminar instructor Joseph Doyle is the
Principal of Strategic Management Associ-
ates, a Michigan-based consulting fi rm
specializing in applied leadership. His career
includes 30 years of experience with General
Motors in positions that included Senior
Research Manager, Manager of Corporate
Executive Development, and Lead Consul-
tant.
For more information on the Strategic
Leadership seminar (I.D.# C0620), or to
register, visit www.sae.org/seminarinfo;
phone 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and Canada)
or 724-776-4970; or e-mail customerservice@
sae.org.
New corporate learning option availableWhile all of SAE’s corporate learning pro-
grams to date have been seminars or work-
shops held at the companies’ facilities with
face-to-face training by one or two expert
instructors, an alternative or complementary
training solution is now being offered. SAE
Corporate Learning is actively taking orders
for quantity or site licenses for e-Seminars.
SAE e-Seminars offer a new way to receive
the same instruction as live classroom learn-
ing without the expense of travel and time
away from the workplace. e-Seminars deliv-
er classroom seminar content on CD-ROMs,
featuring full-motion video illustrated with
synchronized presentation slides. They are
convenient, portable, and the core content is
not reliant on live Web connectivity.
Content is presented in modular topics
that allow students to progress through the
course at their own pace. Navigation is gran-
ular to a slide, so revisiting a specifi c concept
or using the table of contents to select a
starting point is easy. Handout materials are
included, making the e-Seminar a complete
ready-reference package, available when-
ever and wherever a refresher is needed.
Students complete a self-quiz before taking
the course and follow up by taking an online
post-test to gauge new knowledge. Students
also receive CEUs and an SAE certifi cate of
completion.
Some of the very same seminars that are
taught at SAE Automotive Headquarters in
Troy, MI, or at various locations are available
as e-Seminars. There are currently nine dif-
ferent e-Seminars available:
• A Familiarization of Drivetrain Compo-
nents
• Catalytic Converters: Design and Durabil-
ity
• Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems
• CAN for Vehicle Applications
• Diesel Engine Technology
• Fundamentals of Automotive All-Wheel-
Drive Systems
• Fundamentals of Modern Vehicle Trans-
missions
• Introduction to Brake Control Systems
• The Basics of Internal Combustion En-
gines.
For more information on any of the above
e-Seminars or to view demo clips, visit
www.sae.org/e-seminars. For quantity
discounts for six or more students or a site
license option, contact the SAE Corporate
Learning team by completing the Corporate
Learning Solutions inquiry form located on
each of the e-Seminar Web pages or by call-
ing 724-772-8529.
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the engine control module (ECM) uses
information related to the operational status
to implement real-time running effi ciency of
the engine. You will also learn how the ECM
effects changes in the operation of the engine
through the control systems that manage its
operation.
November 14-15 Sensor & Actuator Technology: Module 1—Powertrain Applications November 15-16 Sensor & Actuator Technology: Module 2—Chassis Applications November 16-17 Control Systems Simplifi ed
NEW! The advent of digital computers
and the availability of cheaper and faster
microprocessors have brought a tremendous
amount of control system applications to
the automotive industry in the last two
decades. This seminar begins by introducing
the highly mathematical field of control
systems focusing on what the classical
control system tools do and how they can
be applied to automotive systems. Dynamic
systems, time/frequency responses, and
stability margins are presented in an easy-
to-understand format. Using Matlab and
Simulink, students will learn how simple
computer models are generated. Other
fundamental techniques in control design
such as PID and lead-lag compensators
will be presented as well as the basics of
embedded control systems. During this
interactive seminar, attendees will use case
studies to develop a simple control design
for a closed-loop system.
November 17 Sensor & Actuator Technology: Module 3—Body Applications November 17 Design Reviews for Effective Product Development November 20-21 Practical NVH Signal Processing Methods November 20-21 Metal Forming November 20-21 Vehicle Frontal Crash Occupant Safety and CAE
NEW! Frontal crashes happen more
frequently compared with other crash
modes such as side and rear crashes. This
seminar covers the mechanics of frontal
crashes and how vehicle structures, vehicle
restraint systems, and vehicle interiors affect
occupant safety. It also describes details of
how CAE tools work in the simulation of
frontal crashes. The goal of the course is to
familiarize participants with engineering
principles behind vehicle and restraint
designs for occupant safety. Accident
crash statistics, biomechanics, government
regulations, and public domain frontal
safety tests will be reviewed briefl y. Students
will also be exposed to Madymo, one of the
major occupant CAE tools. The basic inner
workings of the tool, such as rigid body
dynamics, joints, contact, airbag and seatbelt
modeling, and modeling techniques will be
shared with the class.
November 20-21 Engineering Project Management Nov. 29-Dec. 1 Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems Nov. 29-Dec. 1 Fundamentals of Metal Fatigue Analysis Nov. 29-Dec. 1 Managing Engineering & Technical Professionals
NEW! In the fast-paced and competitive
environment of today’s global economy, the
work of technical professionals is often the
difference between success and failure in
an organization. Providing leadership for
engineers is uniquely challenging, and the
transition from working engineer to fi rst-
line technical supervisor is one of the most
diffi cult career challenges that an engineer
may face. First-time engineering supervisors
and mid-level managers who wish to sharpen
their skills and learn new techniques for
guiding, coaching, and motivating working
engineers, technicians, and designers will
fi nd this seminar valuable. A mix of lecture
and attention-grabbing exercises are used
to develop intense and lasting learning
results.
Nov. 30-Dec. 1 Occupant and Vehicle Kinematics in Rollovers
December 2006
Troy, MI, USA—SAE Automotive HeadquartersDecember 1 Lead-time Reduction: Concept to Market
NEW! A rapid product development time
is critical to the success of any company
involved in designing, engineering, and
manufacturing products. Reduced lead
time results in lower development costs
and fresher products in the marketplace.
Tools such as Lean Manufacturing and Six
Sigma can improve the utilization effi ciency
and quality of a given product development
process, but by themselves are insuffi cient to
totally transform a current system to one with
a competitive lead time. This seminar will
provide techniques to improve information
fl ow between upstream and downstream
processes within the product development
process. The importance of restructuring the
fl ow of math data for lead-time reduction
will be demonstrated through case study
examples and simulations. The parallel fl ow
of data will be extended to other areas.
December 4-5 Threaded Fasteners and the Bolted Joint December 4-5 Diesel Engine Technology December 4-5 Fundamentals of Statistical Process Control December 4-5 Static and Dynamic Sealing December 6-8 Hybrid-Electric Vehicles: Control, Design, and Applications
NEW! One of the fastest -growing
automotive fi elds, hybrid-electric vehicles
(HEVs), presents both opportunities and
challenges. HEVs are more fuel-efficient
and environmentally friendly compared
to conventional vehicles. Optimizing the
power intake in HEVs allows the engine
operation to be kept within the range
designed for best fuel economy and lowest
emissions, while the motor/generator
system either provides additional power
input or generates electricity using the
excessive power from the engine. The
challenges presented in HEVs include power
electronics, electric motors and generators,
batteries, power management, thermal
management, and system integration. This
seminar will cover the fundamentals, design,
and special topics of HEVs. The course will
explain the engineering of HEVs, including
the components, design, modeling, and
control of HEVs.
December 6-8 Statistical Methods for Quality Engineering December 7-8 Benchmarking for Competitive Advantage
NEW! Benchmarking, a key strategic initiative,
is responsible for helping many companies
enhance quality, improve operations,
increase performance, stimulate innovation,
and achieve best-in-class status. This seminar
provides an organizational framework
for benchmarking and demonstrates how
it can be a tool for change and continual
improvement. Four kinds of benchmarking
are presented: internal, supplier, competitive,
and functional. This hands-on workshop
will give attendees the tools and methods
used to benchmark business and operational
processes, products, and services. Using
automotive examples, attendees will practice
concepts learned that may be implemented
to achieve tangible improvements in their
own companies.
December 7-8 Accelerated Test Methods for Ground and Aerospace Vehicle Development December 7-8 Advanced Diesel Particulate Filtration Systems December 11-13 Weibull-Log Normal Analysis Workshop December 11-13 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing —Level I
December 11-13 Strategic Leadership NEW! It is the strategic leader’s responsibility
to ensure that an organization is moving in
the right direction. Executives and high-level
managers must have the practical insight
necessary to address competitive business
challenges. Each segment of this course is
designed to impart simple but powerful
lessons that will equip participants to
more fully engage in strategic discussions,
ask pertinent questions, facilitate critical
decisions, and shape high-performing
organizations. In addition, the course
provides students with a personal leadership
profi le that illustrates their strengths and
potential limitations. Participative exercises
assist emerging executives with practical and
effective methods of gaining organizational
credibility and avoiding common errors in
strategic leadership.
December 11-13 Fundamentals of Modern Vehicle Transmissions December 11-13 Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks December 14-15 Vehicle Accident Reconstruction Methods December 14-15 The Basics of Internal-Combustion Engines December 14-15 Selection, Evaluation, and Measurements of Acoustical Materials for Vehicle Interior Noise December 18 The Tire as a Vehicle Component December 18-19 Fundamentals of Automotive Fuel Delivery Systems December 18-19 Cost Planning & Improvement December 18-20 Engineering Effective Team Management and Practice December 19 Tire and Wheel Safety Issues
Orlando, FL, USA—Orange County Convention CenterCo-located with the Performance Racing Industry ShowDecember 12-13 Hands-on Racecar Suspension Setup December 12-13 Race Engine Calibration for Optimal Performance
NEW! The engine control module (ECM)
is the tool used to control the fuel-injection
rate, fuel-injection timing, ignition timing,
rate of exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR), and
other functions. The task of programming
the ECM is much easier for a race engine
than for a production engine because the
calibration engineer does not need to be
concerned about emissions. This course
provides a practical introduction to ECMs,
including the uses for the various sensors.
It also covers the specifi c methods used to
incorporate the various sensor signals into
the ECM’s control systems for the fuel-
injection rate, fuel-injection timing, and
ignition timing. Background information
will include an understanding of the
desired air/fuel ratio and optimum ignition
timing. While examples are tailored around
the application of the ECM to Formula
SAE race engines, this course is useful for
improving any engineer’s understanding of
the functions of the ECM for other types of
race engines as well as production engines.
December 12-13 Vehicle Dynamics Applied to RacingDecember 13 Tires and Handling for Racing and High- Performance Vehicles
January 2007
Troy, MI, USA—SAE Automotive HeadquartersJanuary 8-9 Reverse Engineering: Technology of Reinvention
NEW! During the past decade, reverse
engineering has become a common and
acceptable practice used by many OEMs
and suppliers. This course focuses on the
application of modern technologies used to
decode the design details and manufacturing
processes of an existing part in the absence
of the original design data.
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Career Opportunities
FULL OR PART TIME RETIREES AUTO ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION
Peter R.Thom & Assoc.Fax 925/254-1650
www.prtassoc.com
Engrg Liaison, Auburn Hills, MI. Lead engrg, dvlpt, & verifi cation of vehicle steering systems & torque converter assemblies for pssgr cars including low pivot upper & lower mounting brackets, release capsules, impellers, stators & casings to support homologation/localization of KD (knock down) production in China. Investigate vehicle or engine products, high speed process/tooling systems, using Shainin Red X & Kepner Tregoe root cause analysis techniques for risk reduction & accelerated product & process validation. Analyze & improve automotive product design intent to assure compliance w/in intl occupant safety & vehicle comfort & durability targets & homologation standards (U.S., EC, & Pacifi c Rim). Master, Mech. Engrg. 6 mos. exp. in job or in Alternate Occupation of Engr or Engrg Intern. 6 mos. Alt. Occ. exp. must include investigation of vehicle or engine products, high speed process/tooling systems, using Shainin Red X & Kepner Tregoe root cause analysis techniques for risk reduction & accelerated product & process validation, which may be concurrent with Alt. Occ. exp. Mail resume to V. Richter, DaimlerChrysler Corp., CIMS: 485-08-44, 1000 Chrysler Dr, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Ref. code 1944.
Industrial Engr, Auburn Hills, MI. Plan mfg processes to assemble vehicle door modules & window regulator systems on just-in-sequence (JIS) basis. Dvlp/implement mfg processes incl. conveyor systems, riveting machines, screw guns & welding fi xtures from interface with Tier II suppliers to release & high-volume production. Write design specs to corporate norms & US/Canadian federal operator safety rqmts. Bach., Ind. or Production Engrg. 3 mos. exp. in job or in Alternate Occupation of Engr. 3 mos. Alt. Occ. exp. must include planning mfg processes for automotive mfg equip. on JIS basis, & dvlpmt/implementation of mfg processes incl. conveyor systems, riveting machines, & screw guns from interface w/suppliers to production, which may be concurrent with Alt. Occ. exp. E-mail resume to Brose NA, personnel.detroit@brose.net. Ref. code 129.
TThink Big annd Build from There.McNeilus Companies, a wholly owned subsidiary of OshkoshTruck Corporation, is a market leading manufacturer of refusehauling trucks, concrete placement trucks, and concrete batchplants. Due to growth in our organization, we are currentlysearching for the following positions:
CHIEF COMPOSITE ENGINEER - 107844Technical expert responsible for ensuring quality material andprocess from qualification to finished product. Manage lab anddirect reports ensuring that material is qualified for productionuse. Execute physical property and wet chemistry testing of rawmaterials. Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or PolymerEngineering. Master’s degree preferred. 7+ years practical experience in an environment where product is manufacturedfrom polyurethane.
ELECTRICAL DESIGNER - 14900Design new, modified, or improved parts, weldments, andassemblies in accordance with engineering standards. Preparevehicle layouts and component part drawings with supportingcalculations, i.e., weight distribution, etc. Follow projects on theassembly floor or through prototype build when instructed bysupervisor, and render assistance as necessary. Two yearTechnical or Associate's degree, and 2-5 years related experience required. Solidworks experience is preferred.
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER - 110218Responsible for indirect and manufacturing cost reduction andoverall product quality improvement. Bachelor’s degree inIndustrial or Manufacturing Engineering required. 10+ yearsprogressive experience in a heavy industrial manufacturingengineering group with a minimum of 5 years at a managementlevel.
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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER - 110111Review and restructure design engineering BOM through operation coding and parts grouping to produce assembly BOMto support several production areas and facilities. Develop workinstructions and preliminary line balance of new productsthrough assembly documentation. Improve and maintain currentdocumentation to support the assembly plants. Must have aBachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of experiencein a metal fabrication and assembly environment.
TEST ENGINEER - 106024Responsible for creating and reporting proper benchmarks fornew product development and develop criteria for new products.Compare products to criteria through testing, report deficienciesand assist Project Engineers implement corrective action.Develop detailed reports of products for Division with results andrecommendations. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineeringor related degree required. 1-3 years experience in designing,constructing, maintaining or operating refuse products required.
DRAFTER - 109698This position will prepare computer-aided design layouts andBills of Material of component subgroups, resolve engineeringrelated problems in manufacturing and develop detailed drawingsas required. Two year Technical or Associate's degree required.Bachelor’s degree preferred. AutoCAD or CAD certificationrequired.
BILL OF MATERIAL WRITER - 108804Responsible for the development and production of aftermarketMixer, Plant and Refuse Parts Manuals. Support TechnicalPublications Specialist with the creation of aftermarket PartsManuals. Works closely with Engineering, Purchasing,Manufacturing and Sales during the development of new products to create Parts Manuals. Coordinate production of newParts Manuals with vendors by finding and providing neededprints, photos and application information. Two year technical orAssociate’s degree. 2+ years experience working with mixerand/or packer parts in either aftermarket or production environment.
QUALITY ENGINEER - 110684Support and participate in product/process improvementinitiatives. Implement quality control systems for raw materials,work-in-process, and finished goods. Provide technical supportfor and continually review processes, equipment and relatedoperations. Assist in the development of processes and procedures to ensure that safety, quality, and productivity standards are met. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and minimum of 3 years experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably automotive industry.
PROCESS/QUALITY ENGINEER - 108038Conduct assigned projects to maintain or improve productionprocesses and process control for a fiberglass composite manufacturing facility. Prepare manufacturing plans, and process specifications and procedures. Evaluate current and futureprocess control requirements. Bachelor's degree in Engineeringwith a minimum of 3 years experience with structural fiberglasscomposites and manufacturing procedures required.
McNeilus Companies offer a competitive benefits package.Pre-employment drug testing required. To be considered an applicant, you must apply for this specific position and meet the minimum qualifications as determined by McNeilus Companies.Applications will be accepted in the order in which they arereceived.
E-mail resume to: hr@mcneilusco.comSend resume to:Human ResourcesMcNeilus Companies, Inc.PO Box 70Dodge Center, MN 55927or fax resume to: 507-374-8200
McNeilus Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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