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JULY 2005VOL. 22, NO. 7

Leading Our World In Motion 1905-2005

See 2005 SAE MEDAL OF HONOR p. 3

SAE International and SAE China hold joint symposium in ShanghaiMore than 220 engineers and technicians

from China’s automotive industry attended

the 2005 International Symposium on Auto-

motive Electronics and Advanced Technolo-

gy for Meeting Emission Requirements. The

symposium, held April 20-22 at the Galaxy

Hotel in Shanghai, was jointly organized by

SAE International and SAE China.

SAE China President Zhang Xiaoyu and

2005 SAE President J. E. “Ted” Robertson

offered the offi cial welcome to this inaugural

joint symposium.

SAE China organized the symposium’s

first day and provided an overview of

China’s automotive electronics industry.

Presentations were held on sensors and

actuators, as well as electronic control ap-

plications for engines, drivetrain, safety,

stability, navigation, and communication.

Presenters included Thomas Dobes, AVL;

Boergardts Hannes, Bosch Automotive

Products (Suzhou); Herve Gilles, PSA Peu-

geot Citroën; Wang Ziyan, General Motors;

Ji Yingcun, Hirain Technologies; Koike

Shin, Toyota; and Kang Xiaodun, Freescale

Semiconductor.

SAE International organized Day 2 of the

symposium and explored in-depth techni-

cal solutions for meeting global vehicle

emissions requirements. Technical presenta-

tions covered electronic engine control ap-

plications and onboard diagnostic systems.

Representatives of vehicle manufacturers,

control system hardware manufacturers, and

software tools developers outlined the cur-

rent and future technologies and approaches

to emissions reduction and control.

Presenters included Patrick Leteinturier,

Senior Principal Automotive Systems, In-

fi neon Technologies; Bernard J. Challen,

CEO, Shoreham Services Engineering Con-

sultancy; Wu Zhixin, Director of the Electric

Vehicle R&D Center, China Automotive

Technology and Research Center; John Van

Gilder, Lead Engineer, OBD II Develop-

ment, General Motors; Tu Vi-Minh, Director,

ECU Development & Applications, Techni-

cal Center, United Automotive Electronic

Systems Company; Herbert Hanselmann,

President & CEO, dSPACE; Steve Toeppe,

Development Manager, MathWorks; Bruce

Emaus, President, Vector-CANtech; and

Claus Preuschoff, Director, Application

Engineering, Powertrain Safety and Elec-

tronics, Infi neon Technologies.

Serving as co-organizers for the SAE In-

ternational program were Bernard Challen,

Fu Yu-Wu, Executive Vice President of SAE China, welcomes guests and participants to the International Symposium on Automotive Electronics and Advanced Technology for Meeting Emission Requirements, held April 20-22 in Shanghai.

In addition to attending the joint symposium, 2005 SAE President J. E. “Ted” Robertson (right) attended the Shanghai Auto Show where he and SAE Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Offi cer Raymond A. Morris (left) presented professor Chen Ting Yue with an “SAE 100” commemorative coin. Yue served as the group’s consultant while in Shanghai.

John Van Gilder, and Patrick Leteinturier.

SAE Shanghai assisted in organizing the

SAE China portion of the program.

The symposium, supported by the China

Association for Science & Technology and

the China Machinery Industry Federation,

featured presentations in both English and

Chinese, simultaneous translation, and

printed proceedings of all presentations.

Ableson receives 2005 SAE Medal of HonorDon Ableson, Ex-

ecutive Director,

North American

Specialty Vehicle

Activity, General

Motors, retired,

was selected to

receive the 2005

SAE Medal of

Honor. He was

presented with

the award during

the Honors Con-

vocation Luncheon on April 12 at the SAE

2005 World Congress in Detroit, MI.

Established in 1986, the SAE Medal of

Honor recognizes and honors a living SAE

member for unique and significant con-

tributions to the society. Unlike other SAE

awards that honor technical achievements or

outstanding accomplishments in the various

fi elds of mobility, this award recognizes an

individual’s contributions to the overall SAE

organization.

Ableson retired from General Motors

in 2002. He spent his entire career at GM,

beginning as a student in 1955 with the

Fisher Body Division, while attending

General Motors Institute (now Kettering

University). After graduation, he joined the

Works Engineering Activity of Fisher Body

Division and held several positions there

over the next 20 years. One such position

was Engineer in Charge, where he directed

the construction of new vehicle-assembly

plants in North America, South America,

and Europe, as well as the modernization

and expansion of nearly every General

Motors vehicle-assembly plant and several

parts fabricating plants.

In 1979, Ableson was named General Su-

perintendent of the Livonia Trim Fabrication

Plant in metropolitan Detroit, heading a

team of more than 3000 people. A year later,

he was appointed General Superintendent

of Manufacturing Engineering at Pontiac

Motor Division, responsible for the devel-

opment of all plant facilities and equipment

to produce the 1984 Fiero. In 1985, he was

named Plant Manager of the Pontiac “G”

Assembly Plant, responsible for restoring

a “mothballed” plant to full-speed capacity

of more than 1300 vehicles per day. He later

took on additional responsibilities as Plant

Manager for the Pontiac Metal Fabrication

and Axle facilities.

In 1987, Ableson became Plant Manager

of the Tarrytown Assembly Plant in New

York, responsible for converting the plant to

production of the new 1989 plastic-bodied

minivan. In 1990, he returned to Michi-

gan as Program Manager of the Minivan

Don Ableson

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EDITORIAL

Peer recognition …perhaps the most satisfying recognition that an individual can achieve!SAE administers more than 50 awards and recognition programs that recognize individuals for outstanding achievements in engineering. Information and nomi-nation forms for SAE awards can be found at www.sae.org/awards.

One last look at the 2005 World CongressWith the SAE 2005 World Congress behind

us, it is diffi cult to look back and character-

ize the event as anything but a success. This

year’s event, spurred on by the celebration

of our society’s 100th anniversary, attracted

close to 36,000 visitors, up more than 500

from the previous year.

Visitors came from 47 countries from

around the world, and all but two of the U.S.

states were represented—Hawaii and South

Dakota. A record-high 1500 peer-reviewed

technical papers were presented, and there

were more than 800 supplier exhibits, in-

cluding 300 from outside the United States.

The many historical panels and special

anniversary activities also helped to shed

light on the many accomplishments in

SAE’s 100 years.

The keynote presentation list reads like a

veritable who’s who of automotive indus-

try leaders—General Chairperson James E.

Queen, Robert A. Lutz, and Bo I. Andersson

of General Motors; Dr. Burkhard Göschel

of BMW; William H. Mattingly of Daim-

lerChrysler; Phillip R. Martens of Ford; and

Charles Ernst and Michiyoshi Hagino of

Honda. Hyundai, Nissan, and Toyota also

were represented at the event, marking the

fi rst time that these eight automakers had a

presence together at World Congress.

Government offi cials also had a strong

presence on the floor at Cobo Center in

Detroit, including Michigan Gov. Jennifer

M. Granholm, U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, and Ar-

kansas Gov. Mike Hukabee. Gen. Benjamin

S. Griffi n, Commanding General, U.S. Army

Materiel Command, gave a Keynote Address

on the topic of military mobility.

A special emphasis was placed on net-

working at the 2005 event. Industry net-

working receptions bookended the grand

finale of Congress, the Annual Banquet.

The banquet itself, once again a sold-out

event, featured presentations by SAE lead-

ers J. E. “Ted” Robertson, Duane Tiede, and

Ray Morris as well as remarks from Detroit

Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick. In a special

moment of the banquet, Keynote Speaker G.

Richard Wagoner, GM’s Chairman and CEO,

announced a $5-million pledge to the SAE

Foundation to benefi t the Collegiate Design

Series and A World in Motion programs.

As our focus shifts to the 2006 event, to be

hosted by BMW and Chaired by Dr. Göschel,

a special thanks should go out to General

Motors for its generous donation and all of

its work to help make the SAE 2005 World

Congress an unquestionable success.

A tragic lossOn May 17, a team of talented engineering

students was on its way to the 2005 Formula

SAE competition. It—like 139 other regis-

tered teams from across the world—was

traveling to Pontiac, MI, with the car that

it designed and crafted in hopes of being

named the 2005 Formula SAE champions.

It deeply saddens me to write that the

Minnesota State University–Mankato team

never arrived in Pontiac that day, never had

the opportunity to compete for a chance at

claiming that coveted title.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., a vehicular

accident occurred on Interstate 94 in Chika-

ming Township, MI. According to the police

report, the team’s van and trailer crossed a

median strip, rolled over, and was struck

by two semi tractors. Two of the eight oc-

cupants died at the scene, and another died a

short time later at the hospital. The fi ve other

occupants suffered injuries from the crash,

with some still recuperating in the hospital

as this goes to press.

To all of the surviving team members, I

offer my wishes for the speediest of recover-

ies—both physically and emotionally.

To the families, friends, and loved ones of

those who did not survive, I extend my most

sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers. I

can only imagine the grief that you all must

feel, as I have two university-aged children

myself.

Following a motorsports tradition of re-

membrance, SAE International distributed

MSU–Mankato decals for each car in the

competition, and, from the team side, the

University of Michigan at Dearborn gave

each team a No. 28 decal. Additionally, a

Formula SAE banner was signed by all

of the teams and

shipped to MSU–

Mankato for a

memorial service

that will be held

in autumn.

The SAE or-

ganization and

t h e F o r m u l a

SAE communi-

ty—along with

MSU–Mankato—

mourn the loss of

these promising young engineers. Messages

of sympathy and sorrow have been pour-

ing into all of these organizations’ Web site

message boards and e-mail addresses from

across the world, with many asking “What

can we do to help?”

In response to these requests, the SAE

community is invited to make contributions

directly to MSU–Mankato. Details are still

being confi rmed as of press time, so those

who wish to participate are being asked to

send an e-mail message to [email protected] with

the subject line of “MSU–Mankato,” which

will allow SAE to forward the donation ad-

dress and details as soon as this information

can be confi rmed.

Again, I offer my most sincere sympathy

and condolences to all of those affected by

this tragedy. My thoughts and prayers—

along with those from across the world—go

out to you all during this diffi cult time.

A decal in remembrance of the Minnesota State University-Mankato students who died en route to the competition was placed on all cars at last month’s Formula SAE competition.



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Engineering pioneer John Wilkinson, early SAE offi cerElected Second Vice President in 1905,

John Wilkinson became one of the first

four offi cers of the newly formed Society

of Automobile Engineers. Wilkinson, engi-

neer and designer of the air-cooled engine

used in Franklin motor cars, joined Andrew

Riker (President), Henry Ford (First Vice

President), and Edward Birdsall (Secretary-

treasurer) as the society’s fi rst leaders.

Along with Herbert H. Franklin, Wilkin-

son (born in 1868 in Syracuse, NY) was

partner in the H.H. Franklin Manufacturing

Company, which made signifi cant contri-

butions to the American automobile scene

during the fi rst third of the 20th century.

Franklin produced high-quality luxury cars,

including America’s only truly successful

gasoline-powered motor car incorporating

an air-cooled engine. The company was

successful in the 1910s and 1920s, building

more than 150,000 air-cooled vehicles.

“John Wilkinson had few peers in the

automotive fi eld as an engineering leader,”

writes automotive historian Sinclair Powell

in his book The Franklin Automobile Company: The History of the Innovative Firm, Its Found-ers, The Vehicles It Produced (1902-1934), and

The People Who Built Them, published by

SAE in 1999.

“Wilkinson can fairly be ranked with such

important automobile industry engineers

of the earlier era as Howard Coffi n, Jesse

G. Vincent, the Lelands, Rollin H. White,

Charles B. King, and Howard Marmon,”

Powell writes. “In the view of many observ-

ers, he has not been given the recognition

for his engineering accomplishments that

he deserves.”

In the industry’s early years, technical

research at Franklin was considered to be

superior to any in the industry. In a cer-

emony held in Syracuse on November 27,

1939, Wilkinson’s noteworthy engineering

achievements earned him a life membership

in SAE. Throughout his life, he remained

active in SAE, presenting papers at the an-

nual Congress and serving on a number of

committees. Early 20th-century editions of

SAE Transactions feature Wilkinson’s writ-

ings on engines, steering, transmissions,

and other subjects.

Wilkinson, the engineer and design-

er of first-class vehicles noted for their

outstanding reliability and performance,

and a founding offi cer of SAE, died June

25, 1951.

SAE sections celebrate centennial

SAE’s local sections are putting their own

unique spin on the celebration of SAE’s

100th anniversary this year.

Each section has designated one meeting

to commemorate the society’s centennial.

2005 SAE President J. E. “Ted” Robertson

has appeared at a number of these section

meetings, and the video “Leading Our

World In Motion: SAE’s First 100 Years” has

been provided for viewing at the events. The

history and accomplishments of the local

section are also discussed.

The following is a sampling of some select

section events that are tied to the celebration

of SAE’s 100th anniversary:

The Detroit Section will celebrate SAE’s

100 years at the Pontiac Silverdome and

Woodward Dream Cruise on August 20.

Detroit Section members and their families

can enjoy a midway offering interactive

video games, rides, product displays, and

a 100th anniversary birthday cake.

The Arizona-Nevada Section meeting

January 20 commemorated the milestone

with a presentation by 1995 SAE President

John Leinonen on SAE’s history. John Lester,

past chair and one of the founding members

of the section, also spoke about the section’s

history.

The Cleveland Section celebrated not only

SAE’s centennial, but its own 90th anniver-

sary with an event at the Crawford Auto

Museum on December 6. The Fort Wayne

Section held a 100th anniversary event at the

National Automotive and Truck Museum

on January 19. The Pittsburgh Section will

commemorate the anniversary during its

participation in the Pittsburgh Vintage

Grand Prix in July.

The Indiana Section’s April 7 meeting fea-

tured author and long-time SAE Historical

Committee member Lyle Cummins (son of

Clessie Cummins, founder of Cummins) as

guest speaker.

The Mississippi Valley Section marked

the anniversary at its spring meeting,

highlighted by a tour of the John Deere

Tractor Assembly Plant in Waterloo, IA. The

Twin Cities Section meeting February 16

celebrated the centennial with a tour of the

Ellingson Car Museum in Rogers, MN.

The Oregon Section’s 2004 Winter Social

commemorated the anniversary by recog-

nizing 17 past chairmen, with each receiving

an “SAE 100” coffee mug. The Milwaukee

Section’s meeting February 22 featured

a presentation by a successful team that

reproduced and fl ew a full-size replica of

the Wright Flyer.

The British Columbia Section meeting last

September commemorated the 100th anni-

versaries of both SAE and Ford Canada with

a guest speaker from Ford Canada. The Ot-

tawa Section will hold its 100th anniversary

celebration later this year at the Stafford

Road complex of Transport Canada.

For more information about SAE sections,

visit www.sae.org/globalsections. For more

information about SAE’s 100th anniversary,

visit www.sae.org/sae100.

(From left to right) Former SAE President John Leinonen, Arizona-Nevada Section Vice Chair Allan Watts, and section founding members Howard Daudet and John Lester were present as the section celebrated SAE’s centennial at its January meeting.

John Wilkinson directed engineering at H.H. Franklin Manufacturing Company from 1901 to the mid-1920s.

AWARDS

Timken engineer honored with McFarland AwardMircea Gradu,

Chief Engineer

for Axle Centers,

Timken, was hon-

ored with the SAE

Forest R. McFar-

land Award for

his leadership and

contributions to

developing and

enhancing the in-

terchange of tech-

nical information

for the transmission and driveline technology

sessions. The ceremony was held April 12,

2005, during the SAE World Congress Honors

Convocation at Cobo Hall in Detroit, MI.

Timken is devoted to developing innova-

tions that bring value to customers. “Mircea

Gradu embodies that with his contribution

to the automotive industry,” said Jacqui

Dedo, President—Automotive, Timken.

“We are pleased that SAE is honoring him

and hope that his dedication to advancing

the automotive industry is a model for

others to continue to help the Society of

Automotive Engineers achieve its goals.”

The annual Forest R. McFarland Award

recognizes outstanding contributions

toward the work of the SAE Engineering

Meetings Board in the planning, devel-

opment, and dissemination of technical

information through technical meetings,

conferences, and professional development

programs or outstanding contributions to

the Engineering Meetings Board operations

in facilitating or enhancing the interchanges

of technical information.

Mircea Gradu

Program; and subsequently, in 1993, he

became Program Manager of International

Vehicle Programs; in 1996, Program Man-

ager of the Cadillac Commercial Vehicle

Programs; and then Director of Specialty

Vehicles in 1997. Prior to his retirement, he

was responsible for development of Z-71

Chevrolet trucks, Cadillac limousines, gov-

ernment parade limousines, entertainment

vans, and many others.

An active member of SAE for more than

40 years, he is currently President of the

SAE Canada Foundation Board of Direc-

tors, Chairman of the annual SAE Founda-

tion Banquet, Co-Chair of the SAE 100th

Anniversary Committee, Chairman of the

Foundation Centennial Campaign Com-

mittee, member of the Ed Cole and Heinz

Prechter Awards Boards, and member of the

Detroit Section Finance Committee. Ableson

was President of SAE International in 1999

and has served as Chairman of the SAE

Foundation, Finance Committee, Strategic

Planning Committee, Blue Ribbon Panel,

Facilities Committee, Detroit Section, and

Sections Board. He has also served as a

member of the SAE Board of Directors. Able-

son was elected to the Yellowstone National

Park Association Board of Trustees in 2002

and has been involved in many community

activities over the years.

2005 SAE MEDAL OF HONOR continued from p. 1



CALL FOR AWARD NOMINATIONSVolunteers of A World In Motion (AWIM)The Bill Agnew Award for Outstanding AWIM Volunteers recognizes volunteers

who further develop students’ understand-

ing and experience in math and science by

helping teachers use the AWIM materials

in the classroom. The nominee must be a

volunteer that has assisted a teacher with

integrating the AWIM program in the

classroom and must have participated in

classroom activities during the current

academic year. Nominees do not have to

be professional engineers. College and/or

high school students who have served as

volunteers and non-engineers are eligible

for the award as well as professional en-

gineers.

Nomination deadline: June 30, 2005

Submission: For further information and

a nomination form, go to www.sae.org/

news/awards/list/agnew.

Educators from elementary schools (individuals or teams)The Lloyd Reuss Award for Teaching Excel-lence recognizes an outstanding elementary

school teacher or a team of teachers who

have made creative and exemplary use of

A World In Motion (AWIM) Challenge 1 to

further develop students’ understanding

and experience in math and science.

Application deadline: June 30, 2005



news/awards/list/reuss.

Educators from middle schools (individuals or teams)The Gary Dickinson Award for Teaching Excellence, established by the SAE Detroit

Section, recognizes an outstanding middle

school teacher and his or her school for the

best use of the SAE Foundation’s A World In Motion: Challenges 2, 3, or 4 curriculum to

further develop students’ interest in math

and science. It commemorates the life of

Gary Dickinson, an automotive industry

leader and long-time supporter of both SAE

and its AWIM program.

Application deadline: June 30, 2005



news/awards/list/dickinson.

Engine technology professionals (land, air, space)The Max Bentele Award for Engine Tech-nology Innovation recognizes an SAE mem-

ber whose work has furthered innovation in

the manufacture, design, and improvement

of engine technology for ground, air, or

space vehicles. It is designated for engi-

neers under age 35 who have made a major

contribution through a new idea, concept,

innovation, or application that provides a

recognized improvement in engine tech-

nology and that has been verifi ed through

proof-of-concept demonstrations.

Nomination deadline: July 1, 2005

Submission: Complete and submit a nomi-

nation form online at www.sae.org/news/

awards/list/bentele/.

SAE technical committee membersThe Arch T. Colwell Cooperative Engi-neering Medal recognizes a unique and

outstanding contribution over a period of

time to the work of the technical committees

under the SAE Technical Standards Board

in developing standards, specifications,

technical reports, and data through coopera-

tive research.


Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/

awards/list/colwell/ for a nomination

form.

Student authors of SAE technical papers The Myers Award for Outstanding Student Paper is given annually for the best SAE

technical paper presented by a student. The

paper must be based on work done by the

lead author(s) while they are a student and

must be presented by the student at an SAE

meeting between June 1, 2004, and May 31,

2005. Papers can be on any topic and from

students worldwide.

Application deadline: July 15, 2005

Submission: For more information and an

application form, go to http://students.sae.

org/awdscholar/awards/myers/.

College students working in the fi eld of fatigue research and applicationsThe Henry O. Fuchs Student Award pro-

motes the education of engineering students

in the area of fatigue technology. This award

is presented to a college student that is

working in the fi eld of fatigue research and

applications. The winning student will be

required to discuss his/her work related to

the fi eld of fatigue research and applications

in the form of a half-hour presentation with

time for questions and answers, at the SAE

Fatigue Design and Evaluation Committee

meeting in Fall 2005.


Submission: Nominations are to be made by

submitting a one-page summary explaining

the students’ work. Please submit your nomi-

nation by e-mail to [email protected], fax

313-390-0514, or contact 313-594-4626.

Women leaders in the mobility industryThe J. Cordell Breed Award for Women Leaders annually recognizes a woman ac-

tive in the mobility industry who exhibits

the best balance of life through outstanding

performance or signifi cant contributions

both professionally and personally. The in-

tent of the award is to recognize the role of

women in the mobility industry, and selec-

tion is based primarily on how the nominee

creatively deals with the challenges that face

professional women today.


Submission: For further information and a

nomination form, visit www.sae.org/news/

awards/list/wec.

Safety engineers (land, air, space, sea)The Arnold W. Siegel International Trans-portation Safety Award recognizes indi-

viduals whose accomplishments include

outstanding international research, inno-

vation, and contributions to crash-injury

protection, crash-injury biomechanics, and

crash-injury design for all mobility vehicles:

land, air, sea, and space. Nominees should

be those persons in leadership positions

who have made a signifi cant transportation

safety impact on their organizations or on

society worldwide.

Nomination deadline: August 1, 2005


awards/list/siegel/ for a nomination

form.

Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) engineersThe Delco Electronics Intelligent Trans-portation Systems Award distinguishes

an individual or team whose outstanding

technical accomplishment is judged to have

signifi cantly advanced state-of-the-art ITS.

It may also recognize the author or authors

of the best paper relating to the invention,

design, construction, or operation of vehicle-

related equipment or systems operating

within an ITS context.



awards/list/delcoits/ for details and a

nomination form.

Standards & regulatory engineersThe SAE/InterRegs Standards & Regula-tions Award for Young Engineers an-

nually recognizes a practicing engineer

younger than 40 years old who is involved

in standards, regulations, or conformity-

assessment systems that improved safety

or reduced emissions in a ground vehicle

mobility product.

Application deadline: August 1, 2005


an application, visit www.sae.org/news/

awards/list/interregs/.

Innovative design engineersThe Edward N. Cole Award for Automo-tive Engineering Innovation annually

recognizes an SAE member whose innova-

tive design is described in an SAE paper

or whose lifetime of accomplishment is

judged to be a signifi cant achievement in

automotive engineering. Judgment is based

upon the value of the work as an original

innovative contribution, not upon the ap-

plication of some development or invention

already known.


Submission: Retrieve the nomination

form at www.sae.org/news/awards/list/

cole/.

Passenger car, truck, or bus engineersThe Henry Ford II Distinguished Award for Excellence in Automotive Engineer-ing recognizes SAE members who use

their engineering skills to achieve product

or manufacturing process contributions

that are assessed to have had the greatest

positive effect on the passenger car, truck,

or bus industries.



awards/list/fordii/ for a nomination

form.

Environmental awardThe John Connor Environmental Award

recognizes the accomplishments of an indi-

vidual to promote the environmental vision

of SAE within and outside the society. It was

established to meet the demands of the ever-

changing environmental challenges that face

manufacturers, suppliers, and professionals

in the global transportation industry.




news/awards/list/connor.

Standards development awardThe Henry Souther Standards Award

recognizes the accomplishments of an in-

dividual for standards development in the

disciplines of environment, safety, materi-

als, testing, and emissions. It is designed

to meet the demands of the ever-changing

challenges that face manufacturers, suppli-

ers, and professionals in the transportation

industry around the world with respect to

standardization.




news/awards/list/souther.

Advocates of engineering educationThe Excellence in Engineering Educa-tion—Triple “E” Award annually recog-

nizes outstanding contributions made by

an individual toward activities related to

the SAE Engineering Education Board. The

award is given for any of the following

types of service: promotion of SAE student

activities at the international or local levels,

contributions that advance engineering

education, contributions in support of the

SAE Collegiate Design competitions, and

promotion of educational-related activities

at any level.

Nomination deadline: September 15, 2005



news/awards/list/eee.

Environmental awardThe Environmental Excellence in Transpor-tation (E2T) Award recognizes an individual

or groups of individuals who through their

ingenuity and dedication make signifi cant

innovations in reducing the environmental

impact caused by the transportation indus-

try. These innovative achievements may

occur in motorized vehicles for land, sea, air,

and space in the areas of fuels, alternative

propulsion methods, fuel usage, materials,

energy usage, manufacturing methods,

logistics support, as well as in education,

training, and improving public awareness.

The key criteria for recognition are innova-

tion, originality, demonstrated signifi cant

favorable impact on the environment, and

improvement over any existing technolo-

gies, methods, and public acceptance.

Nomination deadline: September 30, 2005



news/awards/list/e2t.

Engineering educatorsThe Ralph R. Teetor Award for Engineering Educators recognizes young engineering

professors in their fi rst career with more

than three but fewer than 10 years of full-

time faculty experience who are affi liated

with an engineering school from which

SAE accepts student members. Recipients

receive a gratis trip to either the SAE World

Congress or the AeroTech Congress, meet

one-on-one with practicing engineers to

exchange information and views on sub-

jects of mutual interest, and participate in

specialized tours of industrial and research

facilities. These activities enable the educa-

tor to bring valuable information back to the

classroom to enhance the student experience

and knowledge of real-world practices and

theories.

Nomination deadline: October 16, 2005

Submission: Complete the online applica-

tion at www.sae.org/news/awards/list/

teetor/.



OFFICER PROFILES

A look at SAE’s 2006 class of offi cers, Board members In April, SAE announced its nominees for

2006-07 offi cers and the 2006-08 Board of

Directors. This month and next, SAE UPdate

will profi le the nominees that will take offi ce

in January 2006.

• Terence J . Rhoades, 2006-07

Treasurer nomi-

nee, President,

Mechanical Sim-

ulation, has been

selected to fill

the position left

vacant by 2006

SAE President

nominee Greg W.

Henderson.

Prior to joining Mechanical Simulation,

Rhoades served as Project Engineer in

Advanced Engine and Emissions Engineer-

ing at Ford, Vice President and Director of

Michigan Automotive Research, and Vice

President for Powertrain Validation Op-

erations at AVL Powertrain Engineering. At

AVL, he led the design team that developed

powertrain test facilities and capabilities for

AVL in North America.

Rhoades joined Mechanical Simulation in

early 2004 and was appointed President in

August of that year. Mechanical Simulation

develops and distributes vehicle dynamics

simulation tools under the trademarks Car-

Sim, TruckSim, and BikeSim. These products

are used by more than half of the global

OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to simulate and

evaluate the dynamic behavior of vehicles.

Rhoades received a bachelor’s degree in

mechanical engineering from the University

of Detroit in 1973 and a Master’s in Busi-

ness Administration from the University

of Michigan in 1976. Rhoades has been a

registered professional engineer in Michigan

since 1978.

Rhoades began his SAE involvement as

a student member while at the University

of Detroit. He became active in the SAE

Detroit Section as Assistant Vice Chairman

for the Ann Arbor activity in 1979 and later

served as Chairman for the 1992-93 section

year. Rhoades continues to be involved with

the Detroit Section and currently serves on

the Finance and Executive committees and

as a delegate to the Annual Nominating

Committee.

From 2001-04, Rhoades served on the

Board of Directors of SAE International. He

was a member of the Quality Improvement

Committee and the International Sections

Board from 1993-99 and served two years as

the Chairman of the Sections Board Finance

Committee.

• Carol A. Story,

2006-07 Assistant

Treasurer nomi-

nee, Manager, Best

In Class Qual-

ity, International

Truck and Engine,

was selected to

fill the Assistant

Treasurer position

left vacant by 2005

SAE President J.

E. “Ted” Robertson in January 2005.

After receiving a bachelor’s degree at

Purdue University in 1982, Story worked

for Owens-Illinois, Kimble Glass Division,

designing and installing glass forming ma-

chine lines. Later, she joined International

Harvester/Navistar as a Structural Ana-

lyst in Truck Engineering. She was named

Program Manager for the Truck Division’s

Next Generation Diesel program in 1991. In

this role, Story led the team accountable for

introducing all of the new Navistar HEUI

engines into the truck and bus models. In

1995, she transferred to Navistar’s Engine

Division and is currently the engineering

interface with the customer for Navistar’s

new V6 engine program.

Story, a member of the Chicago Section,

has been an active leader in SAE at both

the section level and the international level

since she joined in 1985. Story joined the

Fort Wayne Section’s Governing Board in

1988, where she held various offi ces, includ-

ing Chair, Treasurer, Membership, and Vice

Chair—Math and Science.

She served on the SAE International

Board of Directors from 1998-2001 and

was Chair of the Quality Improvement

Committee from 1998-2001. Story served

on Sections Board from 1995-99, Chairing

the committee in 1997, and has also been

active in the Finance Committee (2001-04),

Financial Audit Committee (2005), and

Compensation Committee (2005).

• David An-d r e a , 2 0 0 6 - 0 8

Board of Directors

nominee, Vice

President, Busi-

ness Develop-

ment of the Origi-

nal Equipment

Suppliers Asso-

ciation (OESA),

is responsible for

several of the as-

sociation’s business councils, coordinating

research with outside consulting fi rms and

other special projects, and assisting with

media relations.

Andrea has 20 years of experience analyz-

ing the automotive industry from a variety

of perspectives. Prior to joining OESA,

Andrea was Chief Financial Offi cer and

Director of the Forecasting Group at the

Center for Automotive Research (CAR),

where his research focused on industry

structure and product technology issues.

Prior to his position at CAR, Andrea served

as Chief Economist for CSM Worldwide,

Equity Investment Analyst at Roney & Co.

(now Raymond James), and Director of

Forecasting for AutoPacifi c.

Coming out of his graduate work at the

University of Michigan, Andrea worked

for eight years with the University of

Michigan’s Offi ce for the Study of Automo-

tive Transportation, leaving as an Assistant

Research Scientist.

Andrea is active in SAE’s Detroit Sec-

tion, serving as Assistant Treasurer and a

member of the Finance Committee. He is

also President of the Detroit Association

for Business Economics and serves on the

Board of Directors of the Society of Automo-

tive Analysts.

• Andy Jeffers,

2006-08 Board of

Directors nomi-

nee, is a 17-year

member of SAE,

whose SAE ac-

tivities include

Section, student,

and SAE Interna-

tional responsi-

bilities. He began

his SAE partici-

pation with the Indiana Section, where

he became involved with Student Ac-

tivities, implementing the Jr. Solar Sprint

competition for elementary school students

in 1990. He then became the Vice Chair of

Student Activities, where he worked with

fi ve university student sections.

Jeffers has served the Indiana Section as

Secretary, Treasurer, Vice Chair, and Section

Chair. While the Indiana Section Chair, he

was a member of the general committees

for the 1998 Truck and Bus Meeting, and the

1999 Off-Highway and Powerplant Meet-

ing. The Indiana Section selected Jeffers as

its Outstanding Younger Member in 1997

and 1999, and the Sections Board selected

him as a SAE Distinguished Younger Mem-

ber in 1999.

After his term as the Indiana Section Chair,

Jeffers served as a member of the Sections

Board from 2000-05. During his term on

Sections Board, he Chaired the Finance,

and Operations & Evaluations committees

and served as the Sections Board Vice Chair

and Chair. Jeffers is now active in Detroit

Section activities.

Jeffers earned bachelor ’s degrees in

mining engineering and mechanical engi-

neering from the University of Missouri-Rol-

la and a Master’s in Business Administration

from the New York Institute of Technology.

Jeffers began his career with General Mo-

tors in 1987 at the Delco Products Machine

Controls Division. He then transferred to

Allison Transmission in 1988, in its Military

Products department. There he had assign-

ments in production engineering, R&D,

product development, transmission design,

and electronic control systems engineering.

In 2003, Jeffers transferred to GM Power-

train at the Milford Proving Grounds where

he is a Lead Transmission Calibrator for

GM’s fi ve-speed automatic transmission

for Cadillac and Pontiac products.

Carol A. Story

David Andrea

Terence J. Rhoades

Andy Jeffers

MEMBERS UPDATE

Members on the moveAkihiko Saito

(Mbr’92), Execu-

tive Vice President

at Toyota, has

been named to the

Board of Directors

at Denso.

Harold Krivan

(Aff’84) has been

elected to the

Board of Direc-

tors of the Auto-

motive Aftermar-

ket Industry As-

sociation. Krivan

is Senior Partner

and Executive

Vice President at

J.D. Power and

Associates.

Jeffrey R. Cole-man (Aff’00) has

been named Di-

rector of Original

Equipment Sales,

Automotive Bat-

teries, at East

Penn Manufac-

turing in Lyon

Station, PA. Cole-

man will be asked

to develop and

implement business growth strategies for

East Penn’s Original Equipment Division.

Alan K. Steffe

( M b r ’ 8 7 ) h a s

been nominated

to serve on the

Board of Directors

of the American

Foundry Society

for 2005-06. Steffe

is Manufacturing

Engineering Di-

rector—Castings

at General Mo-

tors Powertrain in Pontiac, MI.

Special acknowledgmentsJohn R. Keough

( M b r ’ 8 7 ) h a s

been recognized

by the American

F o u n d r y S o -

ciety as one of

three recipients

of the Award of

Scientific Merit.

Keough, CEO

of Applied Pro-

cess in Livonia,

MI, received the

award for, “pioneering efforts in the com-

mercialization of austempered cast irons

and the development of the databases to

market these materials.”

David A. Yeager

(Mbr’89) was rec-

ognized by the

Metal Powder In-

dustries Federa-

tion (MPIF) with

the MPIF Auto-

motive Achieve-

m e n t a w a r d

during the SAE

World Congress.

The award rec-

ognizes people

in the automotive industry who have con-

tributed to the expansion of powder metal-

lurgy in vehicles. Yeager, Senior Technical

Specialist in the Component Engineering

Department at Ford, is responsible for the

design, development, and implementation

of powder-forged connecting rods, and

he pioneered the concept of fracture-split

rods in 1991.

In memoriamRalph Porter, a member of SAE’s Michiana

Division (Chicago Section) recently passed

away. Porter was a mechanical engineer

for Bosch Braking Systems and previ-

ously served as Membership Chair of SAE’s

Cleveland and Chicago sections.

Akihiko Saito

Jeffrey R. Coleman

Alan K. Steffe

John R. Keough

David A. Yeager

Harold Krivan



MEETINGS UPDATE

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 details

can be found on SAE’s Web site at www.sae.org/calendar/meetings.htm; symposia details

at www.sae.org/calendar/toptecs.htm.

SAE Ground Vehicle Design and Manufacturing Events

Engineering Propulsion Controls September 6-9, 2005 Sterling Heights, MISymposium

SAE Future Transportation September 6-9, 2005 Chicago, ILTechnology Conference

North American International September 7-9, 2005 Toronto, CanadaPowertrain Conference

Heavy Duty Diesel Emissions Control September 20-22, 2005 Gothenberg, SwedenSymposium

23rd Annual Brake Colloquium & October 9-12, 2005 Orlando, FLExhibition

Small Engine Technology October 12-14, 2005 Bangkok, ThailandConference & Exhibition*

SAE India International Mobility October 23-26, 2005 Chennai, IndiaEngineering Congress & Exposition

DOD Maintenance Symposium & October 24-27, 2005 Birmingham, ALExhibition

Powertrain & Fluid Systems October 24-27, 2005 San Antonio, TXConference & Exhibition

SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering November 1-3, 2005 Rosemont (Chicago), ILCongress & Exhibition

SAE Brazil 2005 Congress November 22-24, 2005 São Paulo, Brazil

SAE Motorsports Engineering November 29-30, 2005 Orlando, FLSymposium

Aerospace Design and Manufacturing Events

International Conference on Environmental July 11-14, 2005 Rome, ItalySystems and European Symposium on Space Environmental Control Systems

SAE 2005 AeroTech Congress & Exhibition October 3-6, 2005 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport area, TX

DOD Maintenance Symposium & October 24-27, 2005 Birmingham, ALExhibition

Meetings and symposia schedule

* Co-sponsored by SAE and Administered by JSAE and TSAE

AeroTech aims to be premier aerospace event

The AeroTech Congress & Exhibition,

SAE’s largest event serving the aerospace

industry, will be held at the Gaylord Texan

Hotel in Grapevine, TX, on October 3-6,

2005. The Congress will offer high-quality

technical content and an exhibition show-

casing the best the aerospace industry has

to offer.

AeroTech comprises four conferences ad-

dressing issues relevant to industry:

• Advances in Aviation Safety Conference

• Aerospace Manufacturing & Automated

Fastening Conference

• International Powered Lift Conference

• World Aerospace Conference.

Each day’s program will feature an indus-

try forum—a plenary session of executive

speakers—held in a technology theater on

the exhibition fl oor. The October 4 forum

will focus on “Industry Future and Market

Trends,” October 5, “Military & Defense

Developments,” and October 6, “Innova-

tions/Future Technologies & Engineering

Solutions.”

The nearly 100 technical sessions include

manufacturing technologies, composite

materials, automated fastening, environ-

mentally friendly engineering, Joint Strike

Fighter, rotorcraft technologies and pro-

grams, military and civil ESTOL (Extreme

Short Take-Off and Landing), aerodynamics,

robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles, and

modeling and simulation. Registered at-

tendees may sign up for technical tours of

Lockheed Martin and Bell Helicopter, sched-

uled for October 3. For a complete schedule

of all technical sessions and other conference

details, visit www.sae.org/aerotech.

The AeroTech Exhibition will provide

attendees with the opportunity to see

and touch the technologies and products

described in the technical sessions. Nearly

60 companies have already reserved space.

For information on exhibiting, contact Jim

Browne at [email protected].

The SAE AeroTech Congress & Exhibition will offer attendees a technical program and special events on the grand scale of Texas at the Gaylord Texan resort in October.

E-32 Spring Meeting spans two venues

Members of Committee E-32, Aircraft En-

gine and Rotorcraft Health Management,

enjoyed two Florida venues for their Spring

Meeting (#64).

Having spent the fi rst two days in Clear-

water Beach, the group moved 35 miles

north to the Pall Airmotive facilities in

New Port Richey for the third and fi nal day

and enjoyed a comprehensive tour of the

company’s facilities. Pall manufactures oil-

fi ltration systems for aerospace and other

Members of SAE Committee E-32 pause for a photo during their Spring Meeting at Pall Airmotive in New Port Richey, FL.

markets as well as fi ltration devices for other

media, such as aircraft cabin conditioning.

With the growing interest and need in

Engine Health Management capabilities

(prognostics and diagnostics of engine

performance and condition) the committee

is experiencing increased attendance at each

of its meetings. For more information on

E-32, contact Donna Lutz at 724-772-7517 or

[email protected].

Engineering propulsion design, development explored at symposiumThe latest research and technologies that

will shape the industry’s future will be

covered at the Engineering Propulsion Con-

trols Symposium, September 6-9, at the GM

Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, MI.

With the theme of “Building Real Systems

with Cost-Effective Design, Development,

and Production,” the symposium will

feature technical sessions, a workshop and

robot lab, tabletop exhibits, and numerous

networking opportunities.

Sessions will run September 7-9 and will

focus on Foundation of Systems and Con-

trols, Design and Modeling Approaches,

Vehicle and Silicon Engineering, Embed-

ded Design, and Implementations and

Challenges.

Presenters will include representatives

from General Motors, Ford, Robert Bosch,

Visteon, the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency, Shoreham Services, Infi neon Tech-

nologies, and The MathWorks.

Two symposium events will have a special

emphasis on embedded design. A pre-sym-

posium workshop September 6 will focus

on automotive control system design prin-

ciples, model-based software engineering,

and the design and development process.

For the “Calibration Process Lab Using

Robots” activity September 8, participants

will use robots to practice calibration of

algorithms and software. Small teams will

calibrate, program, and test robots before

competing in a tournament.

Tabletop exhibits will enable attendees to

examine the latest products and technolo-

gies. Other valuable networking functions

will include a lunch and evening reception

in the exhibit area September 7, a recep-

tion/gala dinner and robot tournament

September 8 at Andiamo Italian Bistro, and

the lunch and keynote speech September

9 at noon.

Attendees registering by August 19 will

save $100 on the registration fee. To register,

or for more information, visit www.sae.

org/epc, phone 877-606-7323 (in the U.S.

and Canada) or 724-776-4970, or e-mail

[email protected].



AWIM thrives on partnership betweenvolunteers, teachers, and students

The success of SAE’s A World In Motion

(AWIM) program is dependent upon

dedicated industry volunteers and a strong

partnership with teachers and students.

The purpose of the program is to promote

interest in math, science, and technology

in grades 4-10.

In the past 16 years, AWIM has touched

the lives of more than 2 million students

and impacted thousands of teachers and

volunteers throughout the United States

and Canada. Daniel Hancock, Chairman,

SAE Foundation, recently wrote in the 2005

SAE Annual Report: “Volunteers are excited

about the program’s hands-on, interactive

structure and how students respond with

enthusiasm when working on the various

A World In Motion challenges.”

The AWIM program is an opportunity for

volunteers to make learning fun while stu-

dents discover the wonder of physical sci-

ence experiments that incorporate the laws

of physics, motion, fl ight, and electronics.

Volunteers guide students through hands-

on applications in grade-level appropriate

“Challenges.”

SAE provides kits to classroom teachers

that partner with an industry volunteer.

Each kit contains a detailed curriculum

guide based on national standards for

teaching and learning and a complete set of

classroom materials for students to work in

groups of three or four. Also included is a

journal to help student teams through the

process of designing, building, and testing

their model vehicles. As student design

teams work together to get their vehicles

to meet specifi c performance criteria, they

are engaged in the problem-solving process

frequently used by engineers. Volunteers

typically commit 10-15 hours per chal-

lenge serving as a resource to the teacher

and as mentors, role-models, engineering

consultants, and motivational coaches to the

students during classroom visits.

General Motors has stepped up its efforts

to recruit and train volunteers. Since Sep-

tember 2004, more than 700 volunteers have

completed training sessions and have begun

working with students and teachers in 130

schools in Michigan and other states, includ-

ing 47 schools in Detroit. Many companies

from across the U.S. and Canada support

AWIM with volunteers and donations.

As one of the students in a classroom

supported by Eaton said, “Thank you for

coming to our classroom and teaching us

about engineering. I really enjoy how much

teamwork engineering requires. It really

inspires me that engineers never give up

and keep going when things are tough. It

is really great that you take time from your

job to help us learn.”

For more information about AWIM chal-

lenges and on how you can participate in A World In Motion, visit www.sae.org/founda-

tion/awim or contact Kathleen O’Connor,

Manager K-12 Education Programs, SAE

International, at 724-772-8514.

Scott Wilson, a teacher at Hillside Middle School in Northville, MI, works with students as part of the A World In Motion program.

A WORLD IN MOTION

Brake issues basis of annual colloquium

MEETINGS UPDATE

The most pressing issues facing the global

brake/friction industry will be discussed

by vehicle manufacturers, friction-material

and brake system suppliers, and industry

experts at SAE’s 23rd Annual Brake Col-

loquium and Exhibition, October 9-12, at

Omni ChampionsGate in Orlando, FL.

Coming off a record turnout of nearly 800

attendees in 2004, this year’s event focuses

on critical topics such as raw materials and

processing; noise, vibration, and harshness;

judder; modeling and simulation; and vari-

ability.

Executive Management Panels, which de-

buted last year, will be expanded in 2005 to

feature more key brake and friction industry

executives. Two such panels will be held

October 10: “OE” at 8 a.m. and “Aftermar-

ket” at 10 a.m.

Panelists will include Don Burgoon, Presi-

dent, Performance Friction; David Bundred,

President, TMD Holdings; Gilberto Carlos

Crosa, Director of Technology, Quality

and OE Sales, FRAS-LE; William P. Hil-

brandt, Vice President of Research and

Development, Akebono; Kazuhiro Iwata,

President, Nisshinbo Industries; Eric McAl-

exander, Vice President of Global Friction

Manufacturing, Federal Mogul; Eric Rosier,

Vice President and General Manager, Hon-

eywell Friction Materials; and Michael

Schorn, Corporate Technical and R&D

Director, Brembo.

Tutorial sessions, which provide both new

and experienced engineers the opportunity

to review fundamental friction issues and

concepts, will be held October 9 at 3 p.m.

The event will also feature a golf outing at

ChampionsGate International Golf Course

on October 9, the Honeywell Bendix/JURID

Guest Lecture on October 10, and the Key-

note and Awards Luncheon on October 11.

The Brake Exhibition (October 10-11 in

the exhibit hall) will showcase brake and

friction products, advanced technology,

and engineering solutions. New features

will put a fresh spin on popular network-

ing activities such as the Monday luncheon

(12:30 – 2:30 p.m.) and Tuesday reception

(4:30 – 5:30 p.m.).

Attendees registering by September 23

will save $100 on the registration fee. To

register, or for more information, visit www.

sae.org/brake, e-mail customerservice@sae.

org, or call 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and

Canada) or 724-776-4970.

ARI CONNECTION

ARi develops team approach to solve industry issuesAs ARi’s stable

of business lead-

ers and technical

experts continues

to grow, we have

identifi ed a need

in the industry

beyond the indi-

vidual capabili-

ties of our experts.

To meet growing

demand, ARi has

taken a team approach and established

entire groups of professionals composed of

registered ARi industry experts. Each team

focuses on a different area, and is ready to

provide companies with quick assistance

when confronted with typical problems

bringing products to production:

• Product Launch Support

• Supplier Quality Assurance

• APQP, PPAP, etc.

• Supplier Development.

As an example of how this works, con-

sider a company that has multiple product

launches scheduled throughout the year,

and two of those launches run into serious

problems that immediately require addi-

tional resources. There are good alternatives

and some not-so-good alternatives; one

thing the company does not want to do is

to steal people internally from other launch

teams to fi x the problems. So, why not get an

ARi team in to help out for whatever time

period is required?

ARi teams can be available for immediate

implementation, and will utilize hands-on

experience and knowledge to quickly solve

the problem and then leave as soon as a

solution is created. This provides the com-

pany with increased fl exibility and seamless

work activity. ARi teams are agile— in and

out when needed and for multiple times if

necessary. By using ARi, no additional time

is needed for hiring, and costs are avoided

by precluding the need for training a full-

time employee. The ARi team will include a

spectrum of expertise matched to the specifi c

business challenge.

And, if international experience is re-

quired, ARi can provide expertise in that

area as well. About one-third of ARi indus-

try experts have international automotive

experience in a variety of disciplines. Our

global expertise includes, but is not lim-

ited to, German-American cross-cultural

training, operational knowledge in China,

international standards, and Canadian sup-

ply chains.

Think about connecting with ARi; we

can help.

Managing Director

Neil Schilke

Volunteers needed for fuel-system committeeThe Fuel System Technical Standards Committee is forming a task force to revise SAE

J285 Fuel Dispenser Nozzle Spouts. The committee is currently looking for volunteers

to participate on this task force. Of particular interest are individuals involved with the

design, manufacture, and testing of refueling systems of automobiles or fuel-dispenser

nozzles. Others who might be interested would be regulators of automotive refueling

systems or fuel-dispensing equipment. Please contact SAE at [email protected], or

Charles Sunderhaus at 513-870-3366 or [email protected].



CAREER CORNER

The importance of career-path planningIn today’s competitive business market, it

is the obligation of a company’s managers

and executives to meet the needs of the com-

pany, not that of the individual employee.

“You are in charge of your own career,”

said Tom VanderLaan, Director of Sales and

Marketing at Remy International, at the 2005

World Congress Career Development Ses-

sion on April 12. “If you don’t pay attention

to ensure you are getting what you really

want and deserve, you have no one else to

blame.” Career-path planning is a valuable

tool that is critical for success in any indus-

try and should be done by everyone, no

matter what your aspirations may be.

Starting a career plan is simple: You just

need a beginning and an end. Easier said

than done. This is the point where you need

to make a serious reality check of where you

are now and what can feasibly be achieved

in the time you have to work until you retire.

VanderLaan recommended that you ask

yourself the following questions:

• What are my interests?

• What are my unique talents?

• What are my limitations? (Be honest.)

• What is my risk tolerance?

• What do I enjoy?

One way you can help yourself to create

a better career plan is through professional

journaling. The term might sound new, but

the concept is simple. Take the time each

quarter to write down what you have ac-

complished in your career. List what you

have done and what the results were. Just

one hour per quarter will make it much

easier when it comes time for your annual

performance review or when you write a

resume. “You need to know what you’ve

been doing to know what you can do for

a company,” said Tammi Ramsey, Senior

Technical Consultant with Management

Recruiters of Indianapolis, also speaking at

the Career Development Session.

Professional journaling helps to get you

organized and keeps your accomplishments

fresh in your mind. It develops your resume

and cover letters and helps you get the

recognition you deserve to move up in an

organization. If you share this information

with your supervisor, it not only helps them

know what you have done, but gives them

the information to tell their boss what you

have done. “Only about 10% of people

keep up with some sort of professional

journaling, and they are the top 10% in their

industry,” said Ramsey.

Like a business plan, your career plan

should be fl exible and adapt to the chang-

ing environment. A good career-path plan

has three phases.

The short-term plan is for 1-2 years and is

primarily focused on skill development in

your current position. The mid-range plan

is for 3-5 years and targets the next position

you would like to achieve. This could be

a lateral move, promotion, relocation, or

focus on another area of the company. At

each step of the plan, you need to assess the

position, what skills are needed to achieve

it, what skill development it may generate

for you, and what actions you need to take

to get there. The last phase of your career-

path plan is the long term or 5-10-year

goal. What position would I ideally like to

have? What position would I like to leave

when I retire?

Setting a plan longer than 10 years is re-

ally not realistic because you need to take

a look at this often and change it as your

current situation professionally and per-

sonally changes. “The plan is not a straight

line. You need to be looking for both the big

and small steps along the way. Both will

help you get to where you’re heading,”

said VanderLaan.

The most important part of the plan is not

setting your goals, it is defi ning the actions

you need to take to achieve those goals and

accomplish them. Most employees have the

chance in their jobs to improve their skills

in some way. The real chances come with

opportunities outside the normal scope

of your position, such as participating on

teams, in start-up projects, research, and

more. Professional societies such as SAE of-

fer many opportunities for technical training

as well as gaining leadership, teamwork,

and communication skills through commit-

tees, sections, and meetings. “Skills have a

shelf life”, said VanderLaan, “You’d better

keep updating them throughout your career

or you will become obsolete.”

While we are often our harshest critics,

it does help to seek input from others who

know your work. Do not just ask for feed-

back. It gives someone the opportunity to

say, “You’re doing fi ne.” Ask them what you

could do better or what you could do to im-

prove a certain skill set. One of the best ways

to evaluate yourself is to write your resume.

Even if you are not looking for another job,

it will help you identify your most recent

achievements. “It’s not about the respon-

sibilities that you have, but what you can

deliver for a company”, said VanderLaan.

Add deliverables to your resume and your

conversations in interviews and when net-

working. It will go a long way.

Successful career-path planning involves

ongoing self assessment. Writing it down

makes it more concrete and revisiting at least

once per year is recommended. Continue

your professional journaling quarterly and

update your plan as your life changes. The

skills of career-path planning and profes-

sional journaling can be learned with just

a little time, discipline, and thoughtful in-

sight and can help you achieve your goals.

In closing, VanderLaan left a few words of

wisdom, “Not everybody is going to be the

CEO, but everyone can have a successful

career.”

Career Corner is written by Tracy Fedkoe, Product Manager for SAE Career and Member Services. If you have a topic you would like to see covered in Career Corner, please e-mail [email protected].

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Professional Development honors instructors with 10-plus years of serviceContinuing Professional Development

Group (CPDG) member Louis J. Donato

of General Motors was recognized for 10

years of service to the group at the CPDG

meeting held at April’s SAE 2005 World

Congress.

The CPDG, under the auspices of the

Engineering Meetings Board, guides and

monitors professional development learn-

ing experiences including seminar approval

after successful technical reviews. Donato

served on the group for 10 years as Member

at Large from 1995-98 then proceeded to

leadership positions as Vice Chairperson

(1998-2000), Chairperson (2000-02) and Past

Chairperson (2002-04). He was recognized

with a plaque and gift for his many contri-

butions by SAE staff and his group peers.

In March and April, fi ve seminar instruc-

tors in the Continuing Professional Devel-

opment program were honored with 10

Years + Instructor Awards. Each instructor

was presented with a plaque and gift by

SAE Professional Development staff before

an appreciative class of engineers.

Receiving the 10 Years + Instructor

Awards were:

• Kelley Fling has instructed for SAE since

1992, teaching the seminar Hydraulic & Pneumatic Fluid Power Seal

• Les Horve of Sealdoc has taught Static and Dynamic Sealing since 1993

• Paul Kurowski of Design Generators has

taught Finite Element Analysis for Design Engineers since 1993

• Pranab Saha of Kolano and Saha Engineers

has instructed the Selection, Evaluation and Measurement of Acoustical Materials for Ve-hicles seminar since 1993 and serves as the

Lead Instructor for the Vehicle Interior Noise

Track of the Noise Engineering Academy

• Magdi Khair of Southwest Research

Institute has offered the seminar Diesel

Continuing Professional Development Group Chairperson Debi Cohoon (right) presents Louis J. Donato with a plaque commemorating his 10 years of service to the CPDG.

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Become a Company Representative

Three seminars address vehicle dynamicsComprehensive coverage of vehicle dy-

namics—both theory and practical applica-

tions—is the focus of three SAE seminars

that are being offered throughout 2005.

The Applied Vehicle Dynamics seminar,

October 10-12, is presented in partnership

with the BeaveRun MotorSports Complex in

Big Beaver Borough, PA. The course devotes

classroom time to the understanding of the

fundamental principles associated with

longitudinal and lateral vehicle dynamics,

augmented by behind-the-wheel driving

sessions that illustrate and reinforce those

principles in the real world.

Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks, offered July 18-20 and Novem-

ber 14-16 at SAE Automotive Headquarters

in Troy, MI, presents an introduction to

vehicle dynamics from a vehicle systems

perspective. The role that vehicle dynamics

plays in automotive chassis development,

and the information and technology fl ow

from vehicle system to subsystem to piece-

part is integrated into the presentation.

Advanced Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks, offered August 22-

24 and December 5-7 at SAE Automotive

Headquarters goes beyond the basics to

advanced theory and practical applications

associated with dynamic performance bal-

ance between the powertrain, brakes, steer-

ing, suspensions, and wheel and tire vehicle

subsystems.

Attendees completing any of these semi-

nars will earn Continuing Education Units

approved by the Accreditation Commission

for Traffi c Accident Reconstruction.

Richard Lundstrom, an engineer spe-

cializing in the areas of dynamic systems

engineering and automotive chassis de-

velopment, is an instructor for all three

seminars. He teaches chassis design and

dynamic systems at Kettering University.

James Walker Jr., co-instructor of the Ap-plied Vehicle Dynamics seminar, is the Vehicle

Performance Development Manager for

brake control systems at Delphi Energy

and Chassis Systems. Timothy Drotar, co-

instructor of the Advanced Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks seminar,

is a Product Development Engineer at Ford,

specializing in chassis design and vehicle

dynamics CAE.

To register for Applied Vehicle Dynamics

(I.D.# C0414), Vehicle Dynamics for Passen-ger Cars and Light Trucks (I.D.# 99020), or

Advanced Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (I.D.# C0415), visit www.

sae.org/seminarinfo, call 877-606-7323 (in

the U.S. and Canada) or 724-776-4970, or

e-mail [email protected].

Richard Lundstrom and Timothy Drotar are using Mechanical Simulation’s CarSim software to teach the Advanced Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks seminar.

SAE Professional Development Manager Kevin Perry (left) and Seminar Operations Manager Mary Samsa (right) present Magdi Khair with a 10 Years + Instructor Award.

Engine Technology since 1994 and is the Lead

Instructor for the Diesel Engine Technology

Academy.

CPDG Chairperson Debi Cohoon stated,

“Only quality instructors with valuable

learning outcomes can maintain a class

over a 10-year period of time.” Instructors

must maintain high attendee evaluation

ratings and a viable number of enrollments

to be able to continue to offer the seminar.

Instructors are challenged to study attendee

feedback after each offering and update their

content on a continual basis.

Instructor were thanked for their years

of service and recognized for their com-

mitment to providing quality continuing

education and advancing SAE’s lifelong

learning mission.



Courses from SAEDetailed course descriptions are available online at www.sae.org/contedu. To register,

complete the online registration form, e-mail [email protected], or call SAE Customer Service

toll-free at 877-606-7323 (or 724-776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada).


July 2005 Troy, MI, USA - SAE Automotive Headquarters

July 11-12 Diesel Engine Technology

July 14-15 Engineering Project Management

July 14-15 Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/DFA)

July 18-19 Obtaining the European CE Marking for Your Product

July 18-19 Controller Area Network (CAN) for Vehicle Applications

July 18-19 Practical Reliability Engineering, Testing & Growth Management

July 18-20 Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks

July 21-22 Managing Integrated Product Development

July 25 Introduction to Failure Modes & Effects Analysis for Product Design

(Design FMEA)

July 25-26 Designing for Safety and Developing Accurate Safety Specifi cations

July 25-26 Role of the Seat in Rear Crash Safety

July 25-27 Cost, Finance, and Economics for Engineers

August 2005 Troy, MI, USA - SAE Automotive Headquarters

August 4-5 Vehicle Accident Reconstruction Methods

Automotive accident reconstruction is a process carried out with the

specifi c purpose of estimating in both a qualitative and quantitative

manner how an accident occurred. Reconstructions are based on physical

data and physical evidence gathered during an accident investigation. To

some extent, testimonial evidence is also used. Whether a crash is between

two vehicles, a vehicle and a pedestrian, or a vehicle and a barrier, specifi c

accident components—classifi ed as pre-impact, impact, and post-impact

motion—often are studied separately. Each of the components is analyzed

using established engineering, scientifi c, and mathematical principles

and based on the physical evidence. Not only must each method be

well established, but it must be selected so its coverage corresponds to

the conditions of the physical problem. Three main factors—human,

vehicle, and environment—must also be taken into account during

a reconstruction. This seminar is devoted to the exposition, use, and

limitations of the engineering, scientifi c, and mathematical principles and

methods used to reconstruct vehicular accidents. The primary objectives

are to help the attendees achieve a high level of understanding of these

methods and to immediately begin reconstruction of accidents. The course

covers a wide range of topics including uncertainty, impact mechanics,

tire mechanics, vehicle-pedestrian impacts, and vehicle dynamics. Most of

the calculations can be carried out using commonly available spreadsheet

technology suitable for personal computer use. While some computers

will be available, attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop computer

with Microsoft Excel installed and a calculator to the seminar to provide

additional hands-on time. Attendees will receive a copy of the instructor’s

book, Vehicle Accident Analysis and Reconstruction Methods, published

by SAE International.

August 8 The Tire as a Vehicle Component

August 8-10 Automotive Fuel-Cell Systems

August 8-10 Advanced Electric Motor/Generator/Actuator Design and Analysis for

Automotive Applications

August 9 Tire and Wheel Safety Issues

August 10-12 Chassis & Suspension Component Design for Passenger Cars & Light

Trucks

August 11 A Familiarization of Drivetrain Components

August 11-12 Distributed Automotive Embedded Systems

August 11-12 Occupant and Vehicle Kinematics in Rollovers

The increasing popularity of SUVs, vans, and light trucks over the

past decade has contributed to a steady increase of studies addressing

rollover crashes and associated injuries. While not the most frequent

crash type, rollovers are a signifi cant cause of serious injuries and a

major factor fatalities. This course on occupant and vehicle responses

examines relevancy of rollover fi eld conditions and vehicle responses

in currently available studies, and under new test conditions.

Additionally, the course provides a review of occupant kinematics

and offers a discussion on sensing technologies prior to and during

a rollover event. The book “Occupant and Vehicle Responses in

Rollovers,” editors David C. Viano and Chantal Parenteau, is included

in the course materials.

August 12 Fundamentals of Automotive All-Wheel Drive Systems

August 15-17 Weibull-Log Normal Analysis Workshop

August 15-17 Engineering Effective Team Management and Practice

August 15-17 Liquid Atomization, Sprays, and Fuel Injection

August 18-19 Collaborative Supply Chain Integration

This course is one in a fi ve-course series that leads to a Professional

Certifi cate in Automotive Product Development Management, jointly

conferred by SAE and Oakland University’s renowned School of Business.

This course focuses on the product development aspects of supply-chain

management and post-launch operational supply-chain management.

Today, when it is not unusual for companies to outsource as much as

60-70% of various components of their fi nal product, the capability

to design, manage, and control supply chains has never been more

important. This is especially true for companies that are becoming more

dependent on suppliers for product design and development support.

August 18-19 Threaded Fasteners and the Bolted Joint

August 18-19 Introduction to Brake Control Systems

August 18-19 Selection, Evaluation and Measurements of Acoustical Materials for

Vehicle Interior Noise Study

August 22-23 Sensor & Actuator Technology: Module 1—Powertrain (Engine,

Transmission, and Onboard Diagnostics)

August 22-24 Fundamentals of Modern Vehicle Transmissions

August 22-24 Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems

August 22-24 Advanced Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars and Light

Trucks

This interactive seminar will take attendees beyond the basics of passenger

car and light-truck vehicle dynamics. Advanced theory and practical

applications associated with the dynamic performance balance between

the powertrain, brakes, steering, suspensions, and wheel and tire vehicle

subsystems will be discussed with an emphasis on ride, braking, and

handling. Governing state space equations with transfer functions, CAE

solutions, and analysis for both steady and transient conditions will

also be covered. Substantial time will be dedicated to the DOE approach

to vehicle dynamics including Pareto of main effects (screening DOE)

and multi-response optimization (response surface method). Practical

workshops using CAE will reinforce the material and provide attendees

with hands-on experience. Participants should bring a scientifi c calculator

to participate in the classroom workshops.

August 23-24 Sensor & Actuator Technology: Module 2—Chassis (Steering, Suspension,

Braking, Stability, Vehicle Dynamics)

August 25 Sensor & Actuator Technology: Module 3—Body (Occupant Safety,

Intelligent Vehicles, Navigation, Comfort, Convenience, Security)

August 25-26 The Basics of Internal-Combustion Engines

August 25-26 Forensic Analysis of Medical Records in Injury Biomechanics

and Accident Reconstruction

The study of automotive crashes has become an ever-expanding

interdisciplinary field. This course is designed to help the various

disciplines speak a common language, participate in team reviews, and

to make vehicle safety professionals more aware of information that may

be available in medical records and the issues that this information may

be used to address. Those who attend will be able to help improve the

utility and societal benefi t of biomechanical/reconstruction fi eld studies.

This course focuses on medical records, how to read them, the types of

information they contain, and the insights they can provide regarding

restraint usage and deployment, injury mechanism, severity and outcome,

and the effects of pre-existing conditions. Annotated case studies reveal

real-world usage of terminology and abbreviations and illustrate how

medical records may be used to understand: impact severity and direction;

the effect of intoxication and other pre-existing conditions on crash

avoidance, injury severity, and injury outcome; restraint usage; injury

mechanisms that involve occupant impacts with the vehicle interior (the

so-called second collision) and those that do not; and airbag deployment

versus non-deployment. Realistic exercises are used that enable groups of

students to work together as a forensics team. Handout materials include

a glossary of the more common medical record abbreviations.

August 29-30 Accelerated Test Methods for Ground and Aerospace Vehicle

Development

Engineers and managers involved with product development are constantly

challenged to reduce time-to-market, minimize warranty costs, and increase

product quality. With less and less time for testing, the need for effective

accelerated test procedures has never been greater. This course covers

the benefi ts, limitations, processes, and applications of several proven

accelerated test methods including accelerated reliability, step stress, FSLT

(Full System Life Test), FMVT (Failure Mode Verifi cation Testing), HALT

(Highly Accelerated Life Testing), and HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress

Screening). A combination of hands-on exercises, team activities, discussion,

and lectures are used throughout the course. Participants will also receive a

copy of the instructor’s “Accelerated Testing and Validation Management,”

which includes numerous hands-on exercises and a CD with analytical

spreadsheets. Attendees are asked to bring a calculator to the seminar.

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August 29-30 Fundamentals of Automotive Fuel Delivery Systems

Key to a vehicle’s overall operation is the quality of design of

its major moving subsystems. Automotive gasoline and diesel fuel-

delivery systems in particular must be virtually malfunction-free for all

components for the entire vehicle prescribed service life. Fuel systems

must be robust and precise enough to store and deliver the appropriate

amount of fuel to power the engine. These stringent requirements

necessitate a basic understanding of the subsystem working principles,

functionalities and interrelated components. This course provides

a basic yet thorough examination of technical issues involved in

automotive gasoline and diesel fuel delivery. Participants will acquire

a fundamental understanding of the current technology and

requirement guidelines and apply some of the principles through an

in-class project and exercises. Examples of frequently encountered

technical issues of fuel-delivery systems will also be discussed.

The course is designed to encourage discussion, insights, and possible

solutions into the engineering problems encountered in gasoline

and diesel fuel-delivery systems and components.

September 2005 Troy, MI, USA - SAE Automotive Headquarters

September 1 Design Reviews for Effective Product Development

September 8-9 Automotive Electronics—An Applications Primer

September 9 Exhaust Flow Performance and Pressure Drop of Exhaust Components

and Systems

September 12-13 Static and Dynamic Sealing

September 12-14 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing—Level I

September 12-14 Injuries, Anatomy, Biomechanics, & Federal Regulation

September 14-15 Catalytic Converters: Design and Durability

September 15-16 Program and Risk Management


Certifi cate in Automotive Product Development Management, jointly

conferred by SAE and Oakland University’s renowned School of

Business. This course presents a proven eight-step method for program

planning and control, including: defi nition of customers’ requirements,

roles of the program team, determination and fl owcharting of program

tasks, scheduling and costing, quality aspects of critical tasks, and

risk management. Easy to grasp, each of the eight steps evolve from

common-sense questions that should be answered for any program,

regardless of size or complexity. With shortened development

cycles and greater reliance on information in programs, this course

emphasizes the value of communication within a program team,

between the team and functional areas, and between the team and

the program customer. Since the appropriateness of communication

vehicles vary depending on purpose and audience, alternative modes

of communication and change control are discussed.

September 15-16 Diesel Emissions and Aftertreatment Devices: Design and

Durability

September 15-16 Design of Experiments (DOE) for Engineers

DOE is a methodology that can be effective for general problem

solving, as well as for improving or optimizing product design

and manufacturing processes. Specifi c applications of DOE include

identifying proper design dimensions and tolerances, achieving robust

designs, generating predictive math models that describe physical

system behavior, and determining ideal manufacturing settings. This

“competency-based” seminar utilizes a “Read, Talk, and Do” approach,

with plenty of hands-on activities to help you learn the criteria for

running a DOE, the requirements and pre-work necessary prior to

DOE execution, and how to select the appropriate designed experiment

type to run. You will experience setting up, running, and analyzing

the results of simple to intermediate complexity, Full Factorial, Partial

Factorial, and Response Surface experiments utilizing manual methods

as well as a hands-on computer tool that facilitates experimental design

and data analysis. You will also receive an overview of Robust DOE,

including the Taguchi DOE Method. Each attendee will receive a 30-

day Minitab Product Demo for use in the class. While some computers

will be available, attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop computer

and/or a calculator to the seminar to provide additional hands-on

time.

September 15-16 Automotive Advanced Driveline Systems: Theory and Design

September 19-20 Electronics Packaging: Thermal & Mechanical Design and Analysis

September 19-20 Hydraulic & Pneumatic Fluid Power Seals

September 20-21 Turbocharging Internal Combustion Engines

September 22-23 Finite Element Analysis for Design Engineers—Hands-on FEA

Workshop

September 26 Engine Cooling Design: A System Engineering Approach

September 26-30 Vehicle Noise Control Engineering Academy—Acoustical Materials

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September 26-30 Vehicle Noise Control Engineering Academy—Powertrain Noise

Track

September 27-28 Hands-on Racecar Suspension Setup In Partnership with

Panoz Racing School

One of the most critical yet generally misunderstood aspects of a

consistent, winning racecar is optimum suspension setup. While many

drivers and mechanics understand the basic adjustable parameters and

their functions, few have mastered the ability to optimize those variables

for specifi c vehicles and racing conditions. This course is designed

to provide participants with a sound understanding of suspension

adjustment theory along with supervised hands-on experience

performing proven suspension setup procedures. All necessary tools

and equipment will be provided including demonstration cars for

setup. With further practice, participants should be equipped to master

the physical attributes required to perform correct setup procedures in

a repeatable and consistent fashion. Attendees will receive a copy of

“Hands-On Racecar Engineer” by the instructor, John Glimmerveen.

September 29-30 Electrical System Issues in Automotive Fuel Cell and HEV

Applications

Hybrid-electric and fuel-cell vehicles feature an increase in electric

power levels from those of a typical internal-combustion engine vehicle

of a few kW up to propulsion requirement levels of 100 kW. Over this

range, vehicle maximum voltages increase from 12 V to several hundred

volts. While much of the attention on fuel cells has focused on thermal

and electrochemical matters, electromagnetic effects can occur as

electrical power is generated to propel the traction drives. This course

covers three electrical issues that arise in fuel-cell and hybrid-electric

systems: causes of electrical noise in the system, ways in which that

noise can create problems, and grounding and shielding methods to

address these concerns. In addition, various modeling techniques to

simulate and predict electrical behavior are presented. Attendees also

receive a copy of “Automotive Electrics—Automotive Electronics, 4th

edition, Robert Bosch GmbH, 2004,” which is referenced extensively

throughout the seminar.

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In Conjunction with the Onboard Diagnostics: Focus on Light & Heavy Duty Vehicles

September 12 Basic Principles for the Development of Onboard Diagnostics

October 2005 Troy, MI, USA - SAE Automotive Headquarters

October 6-7 Powertrain Selection for Fuel Economy and Acceleration

Performance

October 10-11 Leading High Performance Teams


Certificate in Automotive Product Development Management,

jointly conferred by SAE and Oakland University’s renowned School

of Business. Product development is organizationally a complex

undertaking that requires effective coordination within a company

and between companies. During product development, teams are

confronted with a number of ongoing organizational challenges,

and there is a high potential for confl ict between participants in the

process. This course addresses teamwork and other “soft-side” factors

that largely determine whether product development programs are

successfully completed on schedule. The content is relevant for both

OEMs and suppliers.

October 17-19 Concurrent Engineering Practices Applied to the Design of Chassis

Systems

October 17-19 Combustion and Emissions for Engineers

October 20-21 Automotive Glazing Materials

October 20-21 Advanced Diesel Particulate Filtration Systems

As diesel emissions regulations have become more and more stringent,

diesel particulate filters (DPFs) have become possibly the most

important and complex diesel aftertreatment device. This seminar

covers many DPF-related topics using fundamentals from various

branches of applied sciences such as porous media, fi ltration, and

materials sciences, and will provide the student with both a theoretical

as well as an applications-oriented approach to enhance the design

and reliability of aftertreatment platforms. Structure, geometry,

composition, performance, applications, and optimizations of DPFs

are some of the main topics covered in this advanced-level seminar.

Computer simulation techniques for analysis and optimization of DPF

performance are also demonstrated.

October 24-25 Diesel Engine Technology

October 25 Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law for Engineers


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Big Beaver Borough, PA, USA – BeaveRun MotorSports Complex

October 10-12 Applied Vehicle Dynamics In Partnership

While a variety of engineering tools are available to assist in creating

optimal vehicle designs, subjective evaluation of vehicle behavior is

still a vital tool to ensure desired ride, handling, and other dynamic

characteristics. This course devotes intense classroom time (nearly eight

hours) to the understanding of the fundamental principles associated

with longitudinal and lateral vehicle dynamics. Classroom exercises

are augmented with focused behind-the-wheel driving sessions

(approximately 15 hours) to illustrate and reinforce these principles in

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Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation, which specializes in automotive elec-tronic and supply manufacture, seeks the following:Software Engineers for design, development, analysis, implementation, test-ing and integration of automotive embedded systems. B.S. to M.S. or foreign equivalent in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, varying levels of experi-ence. Ref. #4200511CAD Designers to provide CAD models in Catia and conduct development analysis and testing for electronic packaging, among other duties. B.S. to M.S. or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, varying levels of experience. Ref. #4200512Design Engineers to design fuel system modules and lead design of newcomponents. B.S. to M.S. or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering,varying levels of experience. Ref. #4200513Please send resumes to: N.V., Human Resources, Siemens VDO, 2400 Executive Hills Dr., Auburn Hills, MI 48326, or reply by fax to: (248) 253-2991.

Siemens VDO Automotive Electronics Corporation, supplier of automotive electronics systems and components, seeks Quality Engineers in our Hunts-ville, AL facility for developing quality concepts, quality resources planning, APQP, PPAP, reliability requirements and prognosis, 8D reports,among other duties. Min. B.S. or foreign equivalent in Quality or Industrial Engineering, varying levels of experience. Ref. #5200513. Please send resumes to: N.V., Human Resources, Siemens VDO, 2400 Executive Hills Dr., Au-burn Hills, MI 48326, or reply by fax to:(248) 253-2991.

Industrial Quality EngineerUtilize engineering skills to analyze statistical data and product specifications from blue prints, design documents and quality control designation documents to develop, approve and revise supplier requirements and processes. Direct and review audit data and technical reports to determine compliance with requirements. Coordinate with suppliers to develop and maintain supplier inspection standards, train suppliers in quality requirements, manage supplier performance, coordinate supplier response to customer and internal issues, and monitor overall program status. Review Supplier Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions to determine technical accuracy and compliance with quality standards and product specifications. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Please forward resume to SB42005, DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc., One Denso Road, Battle Creek, MI 49015

Manager of Quality AssuranceUtilize engineering knowledge and skills to develop and implement quality assurance programs and supervise quality engineers and auditors within our Asian automotive company. Assess and revise methods for inspection, testing and evaluation to monitor performance with quality standards. Analyze audit, manufacturing and quality engineering data to prepare quality reports. Troubleshoot quality and production issues to determine resolution options and direct remedial actions to maximize product reliability and minimize productions costs. Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing and administrative management concerning the quality assurance function and related issues.Candidates must possess a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering and two years experience as a Quality Engineer. Please forward resume to HR, Asama Coldwater Manufacturing, Inc., 180 Asama Parkway, Coldwater, MI 49035

Chemical Engineer, PolymersDesign formulations and compounding technologies for the use of PVC-, TPE-, TPO-, and TPU- based materials in extrusion, injection molding, and foaming operations. Work closely with customers, suppliers, and sales to develop applications and to scale-up from lab to the marketplace. Perform manufacturing trials, reactive extrusion, foaming, and chemorheological modification of polymers, nanocomposites and adhesives. Candidates must possess a MS in Chemical Engineering with a concentration in polymers.Please forward resume to Human Resources, Vi-Chem Corporation, 55 Cottage Grove SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Industrial EngineerUtilize engineering knowledge and skills to facilitate operations and perform process improvements. Conduct SPC and defect analysis and will design, modify, repair and service tooling, jigs and equipment used in our plastic injection manufacturing facility. Complete computer aided design operation, manage ECI control of new parts and develop new technology to assist in our operations. Test new molds, collect data and plan, maintain and implement standard procedures for preventive maintenance of machines and equipment. Utilize technical engineering knowledge to act as a liaison with customer and suppliers.Candidates must possess a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering. Please forward resume to SYSIE, Systex Products Corporation, 300 Buckner Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49015

*USA SHORT COURSE*DIESEL PARTICULATES

AND NOx EMISSIONS17 – 21 OCTOBER 2005

Venue: (USCAR)Southfield, MI.Organised by Prof . Andrews, University of Leeds (UK) and Prof. Kittelson, Center for Diesel Research, Minnesota.To receive a course brochureContact: Louise Stansfield+44 (0)113 343 2494 or [email protected]

the real world. Unlike most driving schools, this course is not designed

to train performance drivers. Rather, it builds the bridge between vehicle

dynamics theory and practical application by giving you a rich academic

underpinning and then reinforcing it with highly focused, relevant

driving experiences. Additional technical skill-building is provided on

Day 3, nearly all of which involves instructor-supervised wheel-time to

further practice the driving skills covered in the fi rst two days. If your job

description requires performance-driving skills, the dynamic exercises

in this course will lay a solid foundation on which you can further build

your skills through independent practice.

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