January 2007 News for the Members of SAE

Update January 2007 News for the Members of SAE

2007 World Congress brings global industry together SAE member dues “Engineering for Global Sustainable Mobil- to remain same for 2007 ity—It’s Up to Us” is the theme for the SAE There is good news for all SAE International 2007 World Congress, to be held April 16-19, members. The Membership Services Board 2007, at Cobo Center in Detroit, MI. (MSB) voted to not increase membership dues The event’s technical program will feature for calendar year 2007. The current SAE dues more than 1500 presentations in these schedule was established in 2002 with full pro- technology tracks: electronics, emissions/en- fessional member dues set at $90.00 annually. vironment, management and marketplace, One of the criteria for SAE dues rates materials, propulsion/powertrain, and includes that it be competitive with profes- safety/testing. sional dues of like societies. In evaluating six other societies, SAE dues are more expensive than only one other group, and less expensive than fi ve of the six evaluated in the study. The organizations evaluated were American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Society for Quality, Society of Katsuaki Watanabe, Manufacturing Engineers, American Society President of Toyota, Of Mechanical Engineers, Institute of Electri- will be the keynote cal and Electronics Engineers, and American speaker at the World Society of Civil Engineers. It was also found Congress Annual The show ﬂ oor at Congress 2007 will again feature the OEM/Supplier Park, which helped Banquet on April 19. in this comparison that SAE provides one of attract more than 35,000 attendees to Congress 2006 (shown). the highest values for the membership dues that it charges. Additionally, the AVL Theater on the show Offi cer of Toyota and President of Toyota companies representing the entire global According to the bylaws, dues can be fl oor will host an Executive Management Technical Center, will offi cially open the supply chain, and the OEM/Supplier Park adjusted for infl ation, and raised a minimum Conference featuring top-level executives Congress with the fi rst keynote address of will provide attendees with the opportunity of every three years. “Although all criteria and offi cials from industry, government, the Executive Management Conference at to meet management and engineering staff justify a dues increase at this time, due to research, and academia delivering keynote the AVL Theater. from OEM and Tier 1 supplier companies. the economic state of SAE’s industries, the addresses and participating in panel discus- Networking opportunities abound For more information on the SAE 2007 MSB does not recommend to increase dues in sions. Also located on the show fl oor, the throughout the event, most notably at the World Congress, visit sae.org/congress. SAE 2007,” said Joe Mack, Membership Services FEV Powertrain Innovation Forum will fea- Detroit Section Social Hour and Section members can attend one of SAE’s three main Board Chair. ture presentations on the latest innovations Meeting (April 16), the SAE Awards Cer- industry events (the World Congress, the Other dues rates including student, retired, in powertrain technology as well as a look at emony (April 17), the International Recep- Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress, and the student transfer dues schedule will the powertrain of tomorrow. tion (April 18), and the Annual Banquet or the Aerotech Congress) for free. To take also remain the same for 2007. Next year, The host company for the 2007 Congress (April 19). advantage of this member benefi t, pre-regis- the MSB will revisit the criteria for a dues is Toyota. Yasuhiko Ichihashi, Managing The exhibit will feature more than 800 ter online by March 30. increase for possible implementation in 2008.

Advances in hybrid technology highlighted at symposium The latest developments in hybrid technology will be dis- reception aboard the USS Midway on February 7 at 6:30 p.m. cussed by experts from OEMs, suppliers, government, and The Midway, the longest-serving aircraft carrier in U.S. Navy academia at the Hybrid Vehicle Technologies 2007 Sympo- history, now serves as a permanent museum and is located sium, to be held February 7-8, 2007, at the Holiday Inn on just a short walk from the conference hotel. the Bay in San Diego, CA. Attendees registering by January 19 will save $100 off Hybrid programs will be discussed by representatives the registration fee. For more information on the Hybrid from General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, Ford, Honda, Toyota Vehicle Technologies 2007 Symposium, or to register, visit Technical Center, Eaton, and other organizations. There will www.sae.org/hybrid; call 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and also be presentations by experts from National Renewable Canada) or 724-776-4970; or e-mail customerservice@sae. Energy Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, and the org. New York City Transit Authority.

Hybrid Vehicle Technologies 2007 Symposium topics The 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid is one of 12 hybrids Customer and worldwide acceptance of hybrids GM plans to launch. Powertrain and vehicle design Futuristic controls and energy management strategies Lee Slezak of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Offi ce of FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies will discuss the pri- Field experience orities and recent results of the department’s HEV research Fuel economy and environmental aspects program. Regulatory issues will be discussed by Craig Childers of the California Air Resources Board. Government regulations and incentives. All symposium registrants are invited to attend an evening

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Editorial Message from the President Auto industry loses hybrid visionary Progress in motorsports In November, the automotive world was stunned by the As my term in offi ce comes to a close in late January, I ment Market Association) show, we passing of Dave Hermance, Toyota’s top U.S. engineer for thought it would be a good time to provide an update on met with senior SEMA representa- hybrid-electric autos (see page 5). A long-time supporter of our motorsports initiative. Since my last article on this topic, tives and discussed opportunities SAE International, Hermance was an organizer of the popu- a few key members and staff have been working to build re- for cooperation. As part of our lar Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium and a panelist lationships and learn more about potential opportunities for planned schedule for the week, at the SAE 2006 World Congress. SAE International involvement as a prerequisite to launching we also held a meeting of the SAE Referred to as “Mr. Hybrid” by some in the automotive in- any initiatives. Air & Space Group (ASG) that dustry, Hermance was Toyota’s primary spokesperson for hy- Recently at the Le Mans series at Laguna Seca in Monterey, includes members of SAE, SEMA, brids, frequently representing the company at environmental CA, we provided an informal discussion forum to some of OEMs, and suppliers. In the area conferences and government hearings on fuel effi ciency. the race team managers and promoters. There was good of engineering standards, ASG is On one occasion, I was fortunate enough to hear Hermance agreement on behalf of the audience that SAE is an impor- authorized under the SAE Motor Vehicle Council and Tech take part in a panel discussion, and his passion for hybrid tant resource for the racing and high-performance vehicle Standards Board. vehicles was clearly evident. He had the unique ability to community. We had discussions with Sports Car Club of Recently in Warrendale, PA, near SAE’s international explain complex engineering systems in an easy-to-under- America, marketing companies, racing promoters, and even headquarters, our small team met to brainstorm and develop stand manner. SAE Collegiate Design Series graduates who are now begin- our SAE Motorsports vision and strategies based on what “There is, with the hybrid, an opportunity to both improve ning to emerge as the racing team engineers and manag- we have learned over the past several months. We concluded performance, an attribute [customers] will pay for, and fuel ef- ers of the future. There was a very positive response and that our vision must be related to automotive technology, fi ciency, an attribute they ought to value and may value in the encouragement to get SAE more involved. inclusive of the various participants of the motorsports com- future,” Hermance said at an August 2005 panel discussion. Later, concurrent with the National Hot Rod Association munity, and be inspirational to SAE’s members. Thus, there Toyota, the world’s largest maker of hybrid vehicles, will (NHRA) AC Delco Nationals in Las Vegas, NV, we had the will be the need for involvement of engineers, technicians, undoubtedly be hit hard by the loss of Hermance and will pleasure of meeting with Graham Light, Vice President of marketing, communications, and other personnel. We are have a hard time fi nding a capable replacement. Bruce Operations, and Don Taylor, National Tech Director. We trying to address the needs of the professional racing frater- Brownlee, a spokesman for Toyota’s U.S. Technical Center in discussed the various aspects of the drag-racing community and the performance-minded automotive enthusiast, Ann Arbor, MI, told Bloomberg News Service, “There’s re- nity including relevant trends, challenges, and the rapidly who in many cases is a consumer. We also began to develop ally no one with Dave’s unique combination of engineering changing technologies associated with OEM vehicles that our motorsports strategies that were involved enough to be background and ability to explain complex powertrains to ultimately have an impact on drag racing and other motors- beyond the scope of this article. general audiences.” ports. Also, as a special treat, I had an opportunity to spend I look forward to next year when I can dedicate my full Hermance’s presence will be sorely missed at February’s some quality time with someone whom I consider to be a commitment to this area of SAE. Until then, our modest Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium in San Diego, CA. giant in NHRA—Bill Jenkins. For one-and-a-half hours we team will be enlisting the support of other SAE members Under his guidance, the symposium grew into one of the talked about some of his cars of the ‘60s and ‘70s, the current in the implementation of our strategies and business plan. most popular industry events of the year. First held in 2004, state of Pro Stock racing, and racing engine technology. And If you have ideas of where you think SAE should focus its the event’s attendance has jumped steadily each year, fol- the “Grump” was in great spirits, inserting humorous quips resources in motorsports, and the strategies it should deploy, lowing the trend of increased interest in the hybrid-electric all through our conversation. please send me a note at [email protected]. Thanks and I vehicle segment. During the following week at the SEMA (Specialty Equip- will see you at the races! Last year’s event sold out weeks in advance, and attendees later rated the two-day symposium as “outstanding.” Due to the overwhelming response in 2006, SAE was forced to double the space for the event in 2007. SAE International extends its condolences to Hermance’s family and friends. Henderson visits South Africa • Editor’s note: On page 5 of the December issue of SAE During a November trip to South Africa, 2006 SAE Update, former SAE President Phillip S. Myers was incor- President Greg Henderson (left) signed a letter of rectly referred to as Phillip J. Myers. My apologies go out to intent of cooperation behalf of SAE International the Myers family for this oversight. with the Automotive Industry Development Center, a South African development center dedicated to global competitiveness improvement in the South African automotive industry. Signing the letter on behalf of the AIDC was Johannes Schüler, Manager, Marketing & Business Development. Update January 2007 Vol. 24, No. 1 Published by SAE International to enhance communications with and among members on nontechnical issues. Members living outside North America have access to the issue via the SAE Web site. Greg W. Henderson, President Raymond A. Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Offi cer Antenor R. Willems, Executive Director Matthew R. Monaghan, Editor SAE Update (ISSN 0742-972X) is edited and published monthly under the auspices of the SAE Publications Also during the trip, Henderson visited the University of Board at the offi ces of SAE International, 400 Common- Pretoria and met with Baja SAE team leader Cor-Jacques Kat wealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, USA, phone: and received an overview of the school’s car. 724-776-4841, fax: 724-776-9765, Web site: www.sae.org. Periodical rate postage paid at Warrendale, PA, and additional entrypoint. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to above address. Subscription rate is $5, included in the SAE International in the news annual membership dues. Which publications came to Chicago to cover the SAE 2006 • Diesel & Gas Turbine Publications SAE International is not responsible for the accuracy of Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition? • Diesel Progress information contained in the advertising sections of this In addition to SAE’s own Automotive Engineering Inter- • Fleet Maintenance publication. Readers should independently evaluate the national and SAE Off-Highway Engineering, following are • Fleet Owner accuracy of the material and rely on that evaluation. some of the well-known titles with reporters at the event (in • Hydraulics & Pneumatics Copyright © 2006 SAE International alphabetical order): • Land Line Magazine • OEM Off-Highway Printed on • Assembly Magazine • Transportation Topics. Recycled Paper • Construction Equipment

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From the PAMA President Classiﬁ cation for skilled aircraft mechanics lacking PAMA members and other aviation mainte- respect that should be accorded to highly ments. In addition, personal and commercial nance professionals frequently ask how the skilled aviation maintenance professionals. jet aviation is expanding and technology U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) classifi es While true, enhancing safety is the driving is advancing at a pace that requires we FAA-certifi cated mechanics. Some wonder if reason DOL needs to identify FAA-certifi - accurately anticipate the future size of our the DOL actually classifi es us as semi-skilled cated mechanics with their own labor code. workforce over the upcoming decades. As or (worse) unskilled. Unfortunately, this Each time an aircraft is inspected or maintenance providers plan for this growth confusion stems from the reality that the repaired, its readiness for safe fl ight is by investing heavily in their local communi- skill classifi cation. We have met with Senior DOL does not have a specifi c classifi cation guaranteed by federally licensed profession- ties, reliable data on the size and location Administration and civil service offi cials to for mechanics certifi cated by the FAA at all. als. These experts, certifi cated as mechanics of the certifi cated aviation maintenance express our views, and we are now launch- The DOL’s Standard Occupational Clas- with airframe and powerplant ratings, are workforce is crucial. With more than 300,000 ing a campaign to achieve that goal. Soon, sifi cation (SOC) of aircraft mechanics is the authorized to perform their responsibilities people working in U.S. aviation mainte- we will need your support and that of all same for both FAA-certifi cated professionals through an extensive training and testing nance today, it is estimated that only half are that use our aviation transportation system. and non-certifi cated maintenance workers program regulated by the FAA. To guarantee FAA certifi cated. The DOL must differenti- We will continue to provide regular updates and helpers. we have enough technicians to maintain ate in their labor classifi cation so industry on our progress. This lack of certifi cation distinction in the continued airworthiness, we must under- and government has reliable technician data SOC renders the DOL’s database meaning- stand the actual size of our professional with which to plan. less as a tool for government and industry workforce, forecast normal attrition and PAMA strongly encourages the DOL to in their struggle to understand the size and future demand, and implement programs to establish a distinct Standard Occupational geographic location of our critical FAA-cer- assure we meet our goals. Classifi cation for FAA-certifi cated mechan- tifi cated aviation maintenance workforce. Now, our aviation maintenance brain trust ics. PAMA is working to educate our govern- Brian Finnegan, A&P Many technicians ask about our classifi ca- faces increasing instability through cor- ment, the aviation industry, and the fl ying President, Professional Aviation tion because they feel we do not get the porate restructuring and technician retire- public on the importance of achieving this Maintenance Association

PAMA Direct FAA publishes maintenance human factors guidance The subject of maintenance human factors has been steadily increasing in visibility and importance over the past decade. Repair station training programs in Europe are already required to include maintenance human factors training programs, and the FAA has been trying to increase understanding of the importance of human factors in supporting maintenance safety. Now, the FAA has published a handbook bulletin for its aviation safety inspectors that guides them in how to review and accept maintenance human factors training programs. Entitled “HBAW 06-04 Guidance for Evaluation and Acceptance of Mainte- nance Human Factors Training Programs,” The FAA has published a handbook bulletin that guides this training manual guidance suggests that aviation safety inspectors in how to review and accept maintenance human factors training programs. It all maintenance training programs ought to suggests that all maintenance training programs ought cover human factors, and it provides an out- to cover human factors, and it provides an outline of line of what that program ought to include what that program should include. (Image courtesy of by giving inspectors guidance on what they Airbus.) should be looking for when asked to review such programs. EASA-FAA bilateral aviation safety agree- burdensome provisions required under the New provisions that may affect mainte- Another related useful reference is the ment. Such an agreement would provide airworthiness directive. nance include prohibitions on alterations FAA’s “Operator’s Manual for Human guidance on how products and parts can be This draft order may be useful to main- to Parts Manufacturer Approval parts, new Factors in Aviation Maintenance.” The imported/exported between Europe and the tenance providers who anticipate future defi nitions of commercial parts that could operator’s manual is designed to assist the United States. needs for AMOCs, as it would assist them in impede repair stations’ ability to obtain industry in producing maintenance human Once complete, the new bilateral agree- developing and demonstrating to the FAA needed parts at a reasonable price, and an factors programs. ment would take the place of the existing that the AMOC provides an equivalent level expanded defi nition of standard parts that bilateral agreements between the FAA and of safety to the provisions of an Airworthi- is designed to better harmonize with the Outsourced maintenance the airworthiness authorities of the Euro- ness Directive. European approach to standard parts. Com- Another new guidance document published pean Community (those that have signed ments are currently due on or before January for FAA inspectors is “HBAW 06-05: Air bilaterals with the U.S.). The agreement New rules 3, 2007. Carrier’s Outsource Maintenance Provider would be controlled by annexes that would The FAA has published a proposed manu- Oversight Responsibilities.” This handbook dictate the extent to which certain provisions facturing rule for public comment, but the Location change bulletin is a working tool to assist FAA would apply (or would not apply) to various rule may have hidden effects on the mainte- This column has previously reported on the inspectors in their oversight of air carriers’ members of the European Community. The nance community. Offi cially, the FAA is pro- FAA’s efforts to lay a foundation that would outsourced maintenance. FAA has warned that some countries that posing changes to its certifi cation procedures allow electronic 337s, which in turn would Any repair station or other maintenance currently enjoy bilateral arrangements with and identifi cation requirements for aeronau- permit centralized fi ling of such 337s. The provider doing work for a Part 135 or Part the United States may not be fully covered tical products and parts. These proposed FAA is now formally amending Part 43 to 121 operator should know this guidance. under the new agreement. procedures are meant to be standardizing change the location to which to submit FAA Maintenance providers in this position are requirements for production approval hold- Form 337s. They are changing the location affected by the guidance, because it indi- Creative compliance ers. They will require production approval from your local Flight Standards District Of- rectly dictates the scope and nature of some Have you ever wondered how the FAA holders to issue airworthiness approvals fi ce to the FAA’s Mike Monroney Aeronauti- of the contractual relationships between air processes requests to approve an alternative (8130-3 tags) for practically all new aircraft cal Center in Oklahoma City. carriers and their maintenance provider. method of compliance? Now, you can see parts. Manufacturers would also be required The purpose of this change is to centralize Maintenance providers should review this how the FAA intends to process such re- to mark all parts and components. the processing of the Form 337 documents document and make sure their customers quests and have an opportunity to infl uence The FAA’s intent in these proposed and facilitate FAA acceptance of electronic have a system in place to provide adequate that process, as well. changes is to promote safety by ensuring submissions of Form 337 documents, which oversight. This handbook bulletin was pub- The FAA has published a draft order for that aircraft, and parts designed specifi cally the FAA intends to permit. This is yet an- lished October 20, 2006. comment titled “Alternative Methods of for use in aircraft, wherever manufactured, other formal step necessary to provide the Compliance.” Known as AMOCs, these are meet certain standards. The changes also infrastructure that permits electronic 337 Agreement in the works approved alternative methods of comply- update U.S. regulations to refl ect the current submissions. This change became effective The FAA and the European Aviation Safety ing with an airworthiness directive. Often global aircraft and aircraft parts manufactur- on November 3, 2006. Agency (EASA) continue to work on an they represent a maintenance alternative to ing environment. JANUARY 2007 3

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SAE News SAE International COO joins Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Board Raymond Morris, Executive Vice President the PVGP for the past two years, and Morris AEI concept car and Chief Operating Offi cer of SAE Inter- sees his board appointment as a way to con- calendar available national, has been named to the Pittsburgh tinue the involvement with such a worth- Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP) Board of Direc- while cause. “Although SAE International Automotive Engineering International’s tors. reaches across the globe, we are rooted right 2007 concept car calendar is now avail- “Ray Morris’ selection to the PVGP board here in the Pittsburgh area. I’ve always able. For every month of 2007, the cal- is signifi cant in several ways. As executive believed that it is important for businesses to endar features striking visual images of vice president of SAE International, Ray rep- support local charities, and this is an excel- the most exciting new concept cars from resents the leadership of one of the world’s lent way for us to help the PVGP continue the world’s major automakers. The price most infl uential and important automo- its excellent work.” of the calendar is $24.95 ($19.96 for SAE tive organizations,” said Dan DelBianco, The PVGP Board of Directors meets three members), and quantities are limited. Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Vintage times a year to guide the direction of the To order, visit www.sae.org/techni- Grand Prix. “He also brings a wealth of ex- grand prix, oversee the fi nancial account- cal/books/AEICALENDAR2007, or call perience and infl uence as a corporate leader ability of the event, and oversee how money 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and Canada) or that will strengthen our fundraising efforts. is distributed to the identifi ed charities. 724-776-4970. Most importantly, his integrity and charac- The PVGP annually produces a vintage ter will serve the PVGP well as the board racing event designed to raise funds to help guides the event and oversees our fi nancial provide residential care, treatment and sup- responsibilities.” port for developmentally disabled individu- SAE International has been a sponsor of Raymond Morris als in the Pittsburgh region.

SAE International and Ningbo Qiaoshi Rubber & Plastics sign cooperative agreement Through a newly signed cooperative agreement, SAE Inter- national and Chinese supplier Qiaoshi Rubber & Plastics are working together to enhance technical and organizational areas for the Ningo-based company. The agreement, signed at the Commercial Vehicle Congress & Exhibition, provides a demonstration of the global expertise of SAE International being used to assist companies in (From left to right) Yu reaching their corporate goals through a Targeted Technical Hongtao, SAE International Assistance Program (TTAP). TTAP is one of several custom- Chief Representative in China; designed programs that address technical and organiza- Zhu Xian Qiao, General tional enhancement areas using the resources of Automotive Manager of Qiaoshi Rubber Resources Institute (ARi), which is part of SAE International. and Plastics; and Gary Schkade, SAE International consultants, engineering instructors, Director of Asia-Paciﬁ c and technical researchers are selected for leadership and Business Development for SAE International, signed a participation in these programs based on matching their cooperative agreement to professional experience and background with the specifi c en- enhance Qiaoshi’s technical gineering and technical needs, organizational maturity, and and organizational areas. industry sector of the client companies. On hand to sign the agreement were Zhu Xian Qiao, Gen- Schkade, Director of Asia-Pacifi c Business Development for global automotive engineering experts continue to help com- eral Manager of Qiaoshi Rubber and Plastics; Yu Hongtao, SAE International. panies around the world meet their objectives for growth, SAE International Chief Representative in China; and Gary SAE International’s knowledge products and network of productivity, and product quality.

ARI Connection

ARi can help with business resolutions Continuing Education on It is time for the annual ritual of New Year’s • “I will seek the necessary expertise to help resolutions. Each year, people choose things with product introduction.” they need to do better to improve their • “I will fi nd new markets to help expand Materials & Chemicals lives—drink more water, visit the gym regu- our business.” Attend SAE Seminars to learn about leading-edge technology and larly, eat less red meat. However, as busi- • “I will ask for help with dispute resolu- receive the most relevant training and development opportunities ness executive and industry players, you tion.” in the mobility industry. probably worry more about improving your • “I will hire industry experts to help with business performance and profi tability. ARi quality improvements.” The following materials and chemicals seminars are offered is here to help you and would like to recom- • “I will explore supply chain management throughout the year at the SAE Automotive Headquarters in mend some business resolutions for your and logistics and how these might help our Troy, Michigan, USA. consideration as you leap into 2007: bottom line.” • “I will work on process optimization to So do not start the New Year off with- • Adhesive Bonding Technology reap the benefi t of being lean.” out your business resolutions in place. • “I will explore new business development Fortunately, you do not have to face these • Automotive Coatings: Materials & Applications to broaden my customer base.” challenges and resolutions alone. SAE-ARi’s • Automotive Glazing Materials • “I will review our product launch process seasoned practitioners provide customized • Designing with Glass and look for ways to improve it.” solutions to enable your resolutions. • “I will seek cost reductions and implement • Fundamentals of Metal Fatigue Analysis the request for quote process.” • Metal Corrosion and Its Prevention • “I will improve product quality through advance product quality planning/produc- • Metal Forming tion part approval process.” • Selection, Evaluation and Measurements of • “I will utilize technology and innovation Acoustical Materials for Vehicle Interior Noise to improve our end product.” • Steel Heat Treatment • “I will get an objective third-party assessment of our technologies to make sure they Neil A. Schilke, Managing Director SAE Seminars are taught by professionals with academic and industry experience. hold water.” SAE Automotive Resources Institute • “I will encourage and support new prod- 755 West Big Beaver Rd., Suite 1750 For upcoming dates and to register visit www.sae.org uct development.” Troy, MI 48084-4903 or call 1-877-606-7323. 060008 • “I will investigate our validation and test- Phone: 248-273-4024; Fax: 248-273-4028

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Sections Detroit Section meeting attendees wowed by larger, more versatile Sentra Developed to serve customers as a “mobile their contributions to the new model in- backpack,” with ample interior room and cluded Lear, JATCO, Meridian Automotive, cargo fl exibility, Nissan’s 2007 Sentra sedan Unipres NA, and Valeo. was the star of November’s SAE Detroit Sec- According to Kcomt, who kicked off the tion dinner meeting. hour-long presentation, the new Sentra is the sixth-generation iteration of the name- plate that fi rst appeared in 1982. It is also the fi rst vehicle to emerge on Renault-Nis- san’s all-new C-segment (global compact) fl exible front-wheel-drive architecture that has so far spawned fi ve Nissan vehicle models—Sentra, Lafesta, X-Trail (compact crossover utility vehicle), Qashqai, and the Rogue, which will be introduced at the 2007 North American International Auto Show—and two Renault models, the multi- use Megane and Megane Scenic/Grand Scenic. Ken Kcomt, Director of Product Planning at Nissan’s Farmington Hills, MI, technical With a 105.7-in (2685-mm) wheelbase that center, explains how the new Sentra was is 6 in (152 mm) longer than the previous- developed. (Image courtesy of John White.) generation 2006 Sentra’s, and 70.5-in (1790- mm) overall width, the new car is larger in Presenting the new Sentra to the audience every key measurement and rivals some of more than 250 Detroit Section members midsize sedans in size. The youngish 20- to and guests at the Burton Manor events 29-year-old target buyer will appreciate center in Livonia, MI, were key members of the passenger cabin, which is 9.0 ft3 (255 L) SAE Detroit Section members examine a 2007 Sentra body-in-white on display by Unipres, a supplier of body structural stampings for the vehicle. (Image courtesy of Paul Anton.) the Nissan North America (NNA) vehicle larger than the outgoing model’s. development team: Ken Kcomt, Director of With electric power steering, optional JAT- Product Planning; Keisuke Otsuki, Direc- CO-supplied Xtronic continuously variable But the “mobile backpack” design theme divider panel, in high-tensile sheet molding tor of Design; and Steve Mark, Director of transmission—a six-speed manual gearbox executed by the vehicle’s design team is compound (SMC) thermoset plastic, which Vehicle Engineering and the Sentra’s Chief is standard—and ripple-control suspension really what the new Sentra is all about. swings from horizontal (fl at with the fl oor) Engineer of Upper Body Development. dampers similar to those used on Nissan’s Before and after dinner, the dinner attend- to vertical, to create a bulkhead and storage The team is based at Nissan’s expansive Skyline GTR sports coupe, Sentra adds chas- ees were seen mobbing the rear of the two compartment in the trunk. technical center in nearby Farmington Hills. sis and driveline technologies. Sentras on display. They were checking out The large divider panel is backed with a During the pre-dinner cocktail hour, which The car also features a comprehensive stan- the innovative new “Divide n’ Hide” trunk carpet-covered FlexForm/polypropylene was typically abuzz with networking and dard passive safety-system array, including divider/cargo system located in the trunk substrate that is bonded to the SMC, which socializing, attendees reviewed technology front- and rear side-curtain airbags. And it is area behind the rear seat. creates textural harmony with the trunk displays arranged around two Sentras in wired for infotainment with optional Blue- Collaboratively developed by NNA and fl oor when folded fl at. the Burton Manor lobby. Suppliers showing tooth hands-free phone system. Meridian, the system features a pivoting

Member News Members on the move Robert Harbin (Aff’06) was named David F. Merrion (Fel’60) was elected as a non-executive In memoriam President of Freightliner Custom Director to Clean Diesel Technologies’ Board of Directors. Robert Anderson, Chairman Chassis. He will be responsible for Merrion is Chairman of Clean Diesel’s technical Advisory Emeritus of Rockwell International, all facets of the business, including Board. He is a former Executive Vice President of Engineer- passed away at the age of 85. Ander- engineering, manufacturing, and ing for Detroit Diesel. son retired from Rockwell in 1988 sales. Harbin was previously Direc- after serving 18 years as President tor of Tritec Motors, a joint venture Neal Shawaluk (Mbr’96) has and later Chairman and CEO. He of DaimlerChrysler and BMW in been named Director of Sales–Off- was named Chairman Emeritus in Brazil. highway, Industrial, and Specialty 1990 and had served on the Board Markets at Horton. Shawaluk, who of Directors from 1968 to 1990. Prior Pete Dishart (Mbr’03), a Global has been with Horton for 10 years, to joining Rockwell Collins, Ander- Product Manager for PPG Indus- Robert Harbin was previously Manager of Sales son spent 22 years with Chrysler. In tries, has been appointed President and Application Engineering. that time, he was an active member Robert Anderson of the Enhanced Protective Glass of SAE International, serving as Automotive Association (EPGAA). Brad A. McGoran (Mbr’96) has Chairman of the Detroit Section in 1963 and 1964 and Chair- The EPGAA aims to educate con- been appointed General Manager of man of the Engineering Activity Board in 1967. sumers and the automotive industry Exponent Science and Technology about the benefi ts of using enhanced Consulting in Hangzhou, China. Neal Shawaluk Richard L. Forbes, a 23-year member of SAE International, protective glass in side and rear Exponent China is a wholly owned passed away at age 67. Forbes, who is a retiree of STI, was windows and roof applications. subsidiary of Exponent, an engineering consulting fi rm also a member of the Association of Powder Metal Interna- headquartered in Menlo Park, CA, with more than 20 offi ces tional and the Metal Powder Industries Federation. Joe Spielman (Mbr’95), General throughout the United States and worldwide. Motors’ Vice President of North Dave Hermance, widely consid- America Assembly and Stamping Pete Dishart Gary E. Corbin (Aff’01), Director of Global Automotive ered to be the top U.S. engineer Operations, will retire February Business Development at Accenture in Southfi eld, MI, has for hybrid-electric vehicles, passed 1, 2007, after 43 years of service. been named President of the Marketing & Sales Executives away in an airplane accident at age Spielman has operational responsi- of Detroit. 59. An Executive Engineer at Toyota bility for GM’s assembly and metal Technical Center in Gardena, CA, stamping plants in North America. Lee Grubb (Mbr’04), Chairman of TierConnect in Bloom- and a 16-year member of SAE Inter- Prior to being appointed to that post fi eld Hills, MI, has been named Treasurer of the Marketing & national, Hermance was responsible in January 2005, he had been GM Sales Executives of Detroit. for advanced technology vehicle Vice President and General Man- communications for the North ager of Vehicle Manufacturing with Len Damico (Mbr’96), Bill Foy (Mbr’97), Timothy J. Glock American market and advanced responsibility for North American (Aff’91), and Brian Hurley (Mbr’90) have been named to the technology vehicle emission regula- Dave Hermance assembly plants since 2003. 2006-07 Board of Directors of the Marketing & Sales Execu- tory activities in California. He was tives of Detroit. Joe Spielman a frequent speaker at advanced powertrain conferences and automotive seminars. JANUARY 2007 5

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Calls for Nominations Meetings

Barry D. McNutt Award for Excellence in Description: This award is the highest Automotive Policy Analysis recognition that the SAE Foundation Board Conference in South Africa covers global fuels Open to: Automotive policy makers of Trustees bestows upon an individual who and emissions issues Description: This award recognizes indi- has exhibited exemplary leadership that viduals who have made outstanding con- benefi ted SAE International, the SAE Foun- The 2007 Fuels and Emissions Conference, Technical sessions at the 2007 Fuels and tributions to the development of improved dation, and/or SAE Foundation Canada. to be held January 23-25, 2007, at the BMW Emissions Conference will cover the federal automotive policy. Government The recipient will have been responsible Pavilion Conference Centre in Cape Town, following topics policy is an increasingly important and com- for one or more major initiatives that have South Africa, will bring together engineers, plex infl uence on the ability of the mobility resulted in notable and/or highly innovative scientists, and suppliers from around the Alternative and synthetic fuels community to serve humanity. Through this achievements or expansions of the Founda- world to discuss the latest evolving tech- Biodiesels award, SAE recognizes the importance of tion mission, and will have served in one nologies in fuels as well as future emission Catalyst and converter technologies sound policy analysis and inspires members or more responsible positions within SAE controls. Diesel and gasoline performance of the mobility community in government, and/or its Foundations. This will be the fi rst SAE conference held industry, and elsewhere to strive for excel- Nomination deadline: April 15, 2007 in South Africa, and it addresses the global Future fuels for future engines lence. Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ nature of the challenges and solutions in the Homogeneous charge compression Nomination deadline: January 15, 2007 awards/list/ableson/ fuels and emissions fi eld. The conference ignition Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ will feature presentations from some of the Hydrogen and hydrogen blends awards/list/mcnutt/ Clarence L. (Kelly) Johnson Aerospace world’s foremost experts, including repre- Vehicle Design and Development Award sentatives from Ford, Volkswagen, Volvo Oxygenated and reformulated fuels William Littlewood Memorial Lecture Open to: Aerospace design and develop- Powertrain, Corning, Shell Global Solutions, Sensors, actuators, controls, and Open to: Civil air transportation profession- ment engineers Argonne National Laboratory, and Massa- calibration techniques als Description: This award recognizes an chusetts Institute of Technology. Systems design, testing, and Description: This award provides for individual who has had a distinguished The January 23 keynote will be delivered measurements an annual presentation and recognizes a career involving signifi cant contributions in by Hannes Botha, Director and Member distinguished leader in the fi eld of civil air the innovative design and development of of Group Management, Sasol Limited. transportation. The objective of the lecture is advanced aircraft and/or spacecraft. Nomi- Hans-Otto Herrmann, Director, Research & Attendees registering by January 5 will to advance air transport engineering and to nations will be judged primarily for the Technology/Combustion Engines & Power- save $100 off the registration fee. For more recognize those who make personal contri- technical value and originality of the contri- train, DaimlerChrysler, will be the keynote information on the 2007 Fuels and Emissions butions to the fi eld. butions that have expanded the knowledge speaker January 24. The keynote speaker for Conference, or to register, visit www.sae. Nomination deadline: February 1, 2007 of aerospace engineering. January 25 will be M.K. Chaudhari, Senior org/sfl ; call 877-606-7323 (in the U.S. and Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ Nomination deadline: May 1, 2007 Deputy Director, Automotive Research As- Canada) or 724-776-4970; or e-mail custom- awards/list/littlewood/ Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ sociation of India. [email protected]. awards/list/johnson/ Henry O. Fuchs Student Award Open to: College students working in the Franklin W. Kolk Air Transportation fi eld of fatigue research and applications Progress Award Meetings and symposia schedule Description: This award promotes the edu- Open to: Air transportation professionals cation of engineering students in the area of Description: This award recognizes an indi- For more information about meetings and symposia, call SAE Customer Service toll-free fatigue technology. The winning student will vidual or team for unique and outstanding at 877-606-7323 (or 724-776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada). Additional meeting de- be required to discuss his/her work related contributions to air transportation and/or tails can be found on SAE’s Web site at www.sae.org/calendar/meetings.htm; symposia to the fi eld of fatigue research and applica- contributions to the work of the aerospace details at www.sae.org/calendar/toptecs.htm. tions in the form of a half-hour presentation, technical committees in developing aero- with time for questions and answers, at the space standards, specifi cations, technical SAE Ground Vehicle Design and Manufacturing Events SAE Fatigue Design and Evaluation Com- reports, and data through cooperative re- mittee meeting in spring 2007. search. Selection is based on originality and Symposium on International Automotive January 17-20, 2007 Pune, India Nomination deadline: February 28, 2007 value of the contribution, the impact and Technology* Submission: Visit students.sae.org/awd- infl uence on the progress and development Cape Town, South Fuels & Emissions Conference January 23-25, 2007 scholar/awards/fuchs/ of air transportation, and peer recognition. Africa Nomination deadline: May 1, 2007 SAE Foundation Young Manufacturing Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium February 7-8, 2007 San Diego, CA Leadership Award awards/list/kolk/ Open to: Promising manufacturing leaders Description: Awarded to promote careers Marvin Whitlock Award 2007 DOD Standardization Conference March 13-15, 2007 Arlington, VA in manufacturing by recognizing men and Open to: Aerospace professionals women ages 35 and under who have sig- Description: This award recognizes an SAE 2007 World Congress April 16-19, 2007 Detroit, MI nifi cant accomplishments as manufacturing individual or team for signifi cant technical leaders and who show potential for signifi - contributions and/or innovation related to Government/Industry Meeting May 14-16, 2007 Washington, D.C. cant leadership growth in industry. These operational availability of aircraft. Opera- individuals must have proven accomplish- tional availability includes areas such as ments in their manufacturing career, shown repair design, tooling, maintenance prac- Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition May 15-17, 2007 St. Charles, IL promise and possess leadership ability, tices, logistics, inspection, modifi cation, and received recognition from their employer safety. Vehicle Thermal Management Systems (VTMS 8) May 20-23, 2007 Nottingham, UK or organization, and demonstrated commit- Nomination deadline: May 1, 2007 ment to the community. Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ Digital Human Modeling for Design and June 12-14, 2007 Seattle, WA Nomination deadline: March 7, 2007 awards/list/whitlock/ Engineering Conference and Exhibition Submission: www.sae.org/news/awards/ Optimizing Powertrains—Future Improvements Bruce R. Aubin Aerospace Customer June 12-14, 2007 Turin, Italy list/youngmfg/ Through Controls Symposium Support Award for Excellence Cliff Garrett Turbomachinery Engineering Open to: Air transport individuals Alternative Refrigerant Systems Symposium June 12-14, 2007 Seattle, WA Award Description: This award recognizes an indi- Open to: Turbomachinery paper authors vidual in the air transport industry working Description: This award promotes engineer- for an aerospace supplier (Tier 2 or 3) whose JSAE/SAE International Fuels & Lubricants Meeting July 23-26, 2007 Kyoto, Japan ing developments and the presentation of efforts contribute to the excellence of the SAE papers on turbomachinery engineer- prime manufacturers and the viability of air- SAE Aerospace Events ing. SAE administers an annual lecture by a line operations. In the assessment of his/her distinguished authority in the engineering peers, the individual should have contrib- of turbomachinery for on-highway, off-high- uted to the advancement in safety, reliability, 2007 DOD Standardization Conference March 13-15, 2007 Arlington, VA way, and/or spacecraft and aircraft uses. and product worthiness in the air transport Nomination deadline: March 31, 2007 industry through initiative, dedication, and PAMA Aviation Maintenance Symposium March 20-22, 2007 Orlando, FL Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ excellence in personal interfaces in work- Digital Human Modeling for Design and awards/list/garret/ ing with customers to achieve operational June 12-14, 2007 Seattle, WA effi ciency for customers and users. Engineering Conference and Exhibition Ableson Award for Visionary Leadership Nomination deadline: May 1, 2007 Open to: Leaders in support of SAE Founda- Submission: Visit www.sae.org/news/ International Conference on Environmental Systems July 9-12, 2007 Chicago, IL tion activities awards/list/customersupport/ * in Association with SAE INDIA

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Commercial Vehicle Congress SAE International’s 2006 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress a success Nearly 3000 professionals from 28 countries representing the on- and off-highway sectors attended the 2006 SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition. Both fi gures represent an increase over last year’s event. Those attending included engineers, suppliers, and manufacturers. The agenda for the conference featured technical sessions and presentations, panel discussions, a global CEO panel, and an exhibit showcas- ing 149 companies and their technology and products. Mark Pfl ederer, SAE International’s Vice President–Commercial Vehicle, was pleased Carl Mack, Executive Director of the National with the event. “From my perspective, the Society of Black Engineers, presented the keynote address at the banquet November 1.

The 2006 SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition attracted nearly 3000 professionals and 149 exhibiting companies.

Caterpillar had its Virtual Training System on the show ﬂ oor, which allowed attendees to virtually operate a hydraulic excavator.

2006 Commercial Vehicle Congress was the R. McFarland Award. best yet. More exhibitors and more technical Herb Kaufman, Director of Commercial presentations combined to attract even more Vehicle Business and Chief Technology attendees. I am confi dent 2007 will continue Offi cer for SAE International, feels that the to build on this tradition,” he said. event has grown into an important part of Host company International Truck and Engine allowed attendees to get up close and The annual banquet featured a keynote the commercial vehicle industry. “We are personal with one of its trucks. address by Carl Mack, Executive Director very pleased with this year’s Commercial of the National Society of Black Engineers. Vehicle Engineering Congress. Now in its Several awards were also presented at the third year, this event has really become a comprehensive technology from around the neering Congress & Exhibition will be held banquet, including the AEM Outstanding unique part of the global commercial vehicle world that is currently available to the on- October 30-November 1 at the Donald E. Ste- Young Engineer Award, the SAE Sid Olsen industry—unique because its sessions and road and off-road sectors.” phens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Engineering Manager Award, and the Forest exhibits offer attendees the latest and most The 2007 SAE Commercial Vehicle Engi-

World Congress

World Congress awards ceremony recognizes engineering excellence Cast your vote for AEI’s Best Engineered Vehicle It is that time of the year again when Automotive En- SAE International award recipients will be honored at the gineering International’s editors seek readers’ opinions SAE Awards Ceremony: Honoring Excellence held dur- as to what constitutes the best-engineered passenger ing the 2007 World Congress. The ceremony is scheduled vehicle of the new model year. for April 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Marriott Renaissance Members are asked to select a vehicle from the fi eld of Center in Detroit, MI. 23 candidates that possesses greater performance than Hosted by past SAE Presidents and SAE Fellows, the its competitors through its engineering excellence in the ceremony will honor more than 80 outstanding engineers. following areas: • Chassis systems A sample of awards that will be presented are: SAE Medal • Commonality • Interior accommodation of Honor, SAE Fellows, Arch T. Colwell Merit Award, • Flexibility • Occupant safety Henry Ford II Distinguished Award for Excellence in • Cost • Engineering benchmark Automotive Engineering, Rumbaugh Outstanding Student • Innovation To cast your vote, visit www.aei-online.org. The winning Leader Award, Ralph R. Teetor Education Award, Russell S. • Package effi ciency vehicle will be announced in April at the SAE 2007 World Springer Award, and Technical Standards Board Outstand- • Powertrain performance Congress. ing Contribution Award. For more information and to reserve your tickets, visit www.sae.org/congress.

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Awards ArvinMeritor engineer receives Cummins’ Rumsey named TSB Outstanding Contribution Award Outstanding Young Engineer Vern Caron of ArvinMeritor was presented SAE Internation- Jennifer Rumsey, Director of Off-highway Advanced En- al’s Technical Standards Board (TBS) Outstanding Contribu- gineering at Cummins, was presented SAE International’s tion Award on November 1 at the SAE 2006 Commercial AEM Outstanding Young Engineer Award during the Vehicle Engineering Conference and Exhibition. awards banquet at the SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering This award, established in 1953, recognizes individuals for Congress & Exhibition on November 1. outstanding service to SAE International’s technical committee activities. Caron is being recognized for his work on the Truck and Bus Council. Caron is Director of Commercial Vehicle Electronics at ArvinMeritor. He is responsible for hybrid and electric commercial vehicles, emission electronics, and brake and suspension controls. Previously, he operated his own consulting fi rm, Caron Engineering. He has also worked for Eaton, Navistar, and Chrysler. SAE International honored Caron in 2001 by selecting him to present the L. Ray Buckendale Lecture. He is a member of SAE International, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the Aircraft Owners and Pilot’s Association. Vern Caron (left) of ArvinMeritor was presented the TSB Caron received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineer- Outstanding Contribution Award on November 1 at the ing from the University of Minnesota, his master’s degree Commercial Vehicle Engineering Conference and Exhibition. in mechanical engineering from Wayne State University, Detroit, and his master’s in business administration from Keller Graduate School, Chicago. SAE International Vice President–Commercial Vehicle Mark Pﬂ ederer presented the AEM Outstanding Young Engineer Award to Jennifer Rumsey on November 1.

This award recognizes an outstanding young engineer in NASA researcher receives the off-highway or powerplant industry. The recipient must demonstrate innovation, teamwork, integrity, community SAE Turbomachinery Engineering Award involvement, and leadership in SAE International activities. John Adamczyk of the NASA Glenn member Cliff Garrett and his contributions as an aerospace At Cummins, Rumsey leads programs that develop tech- Research Center in Cleveland, OH, pioneer. nologies to meet the Tier 4 future off-highway emissions was presented SAE International’s Adamczyk is a Senior Technologist at the NASA Glenn standards for diesel engines. Before she was named to her Cliff Garrett Turbomachinery En- Research Center responsible for numerical simulation of current position, she was an engineer and technical adviser gineering Award at the Power Sys- turbomachinery fl ows. He has received a number of awards in the areas of controls and exhaust aftertreatment technol- tems Conference in New Orleans, for his work in the engineering industry, including his most ogy development. Prior to Cummins, she worked at Nuvera LA, on November 7. Adamczyk recent honor, the NASA Distinguished Service Award. He is Fuel Cells in Cambridge, MA. presented a lecture at the conference a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Rumsey recently completed a Six Sigma project that earned based on his paper, “Turbomachin- and an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aero- the Cummins Chairman’s Award. She also received a Na- ery Aero-Design: Getting It Right nautics and Astronautics. tional Science Foundation fellowship to pursue her master’s the First Time.” Adamcyzk earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in degree and was recognized by Purdue University as an out- This award, established in 1984, John Adamczyk mechanical engineering and his doctorate in applied me- standing senior in mechanical engineering. She is a member recognizes an authority in turboma- chanics, all from the University of Connecticut. He resides in of SAE International and the Society of Women Engineers. chinery engineering for on-highway, off-highway, spacecraft, North Olmsted, OH. Rumsey holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineer- or aircraft vehicle use. The award honors SAE International ing from Purdue University and a master’s in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Attend PAMA’s Technical committee recognizes two members 36th Annual Two individuals have been selected to Hydraulic Brake Components Standards receive technical committee recognition Committee and has been a technical commit- Aviation awards for their years of outstanding techni- tee member since 1989. cal contribution, active involvement, efforts, Jane van Tilborg of BP/Castrol received Maintenance and support of SAE ground vehicle technical the award for her service on the Hydraulic committees. Brake Fluids Standards Committee and has Jim Kubokawa of Advics North America been a technical committee member since Symposium received the award for his service on the 2000. March 20-22, 2007 Orlando, Florida, USA Register by March 2 and SAVE!

Strengthening the Aviation Total Product Life Cycle Topics of discussion: • Business & Corporate Aviation • Maintenance Management • Light General & Sport Aviation • Maintenance Safety & Security • Air Carrier Maintenance • Technical Training & Development

Prior to and after the Symposium… Peer recognition … perhaps the most satisfying PAMA’s Professional Development Workshops honor that an individual can achieve! March 18-19 & 23, 2007 SAE administers more than 50 awards and recognition programs that recognize An SAE Aerospace Alliance individuals for outstanding achievements in engineering. Information and nomination forms for SAE awards can be found at www.pama.org PAMA 2007 is held in conjunction Administered by 061633 with Aviation Industry Expo www.sae.org/awards.

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A World in Motion AWIM part of Educational Outreach Day Argonne National Laboratory’s Latino Club recently held its second Educational Outreach Day, and SAE International’s A World In Motion (AWIM) program kicked off the day. Middle school students worked with scientists and engineers from Argonne National Laboratory to create a presentation, and each was required to participate and speak. Forty-three Chicago area students from various schools were selected by their teachers to participate in the AWIM program and tour Argonne facilities. An additional benefi t was the relationship established between Argonne staff and teachers at nearby schools, which is expected to lead to more opportunities for outreach to the Latino community.

Educating about AWIM Educators from the eastern U.S. and Canada attended the National Science Teachers Association Baltimore Area Con- The AWIM program at ference on Science Education in November. Educational Outreach Day The theme of the conference was “Planting the Seeds of was led by teacher Sharon Success.” Workshops on both the Skimmer and JetToy were Stevenson and Chicago SAE presented by Ken Francis and Chris Ciuca, program devel- Section Chairperson Mary Jacque. opers for the AWIM program. Educators also had the opportunity to sign up to receive free materials for their classroom. Professor James Lovelace from Humboldt State University from volunteers from General Motors this year. Authentic Taking fl ight volunteered his time, helping students analyze the data and engineering design experiences were brought into the class- AWIM Challenge 3 received high marks from the seventh- sharing ideas about airplanes and gliders. room through students participating in AWIM. and eighth-graders at Big Lagoon School in Trinidad, CA. Students worked on balloon-powered JetToy cars, taking The students spent many hours collecting data, ultimately GM shows support turns overseeing each phase of their projects. After designing designing a prototype glider and testing for the longest Fifth-grade students at several Grand Blanc, MI, schools their cars, each group demonstrated how far their cars could fl ight. have learned basic engineering concepts with some help travel. Collegiate Design Series South Carolina community honors AWIM On Wednesday, November 15, 2006, SAE SAE’s K-12 Education staff. NASA partners with Aero Design International’s A World In Motion (AWIM) Previous Community Service Award win- program was honored with the 2006 InnoVi- ners have included IBM, EnTech Robotics, for Systems Engineering Award sion Technology Community Service Award Furman University, and Michelin. NASA, a supporter of hands-on engineer- (PRR/PDR), will be limited to three pages. at a banquet held at the Palmetto Expo The InnoVision Technology Awards, ing challenges for students, has partnered The PRR/PDR will be submitted during the Center in Greenville, SC. The Community sponsored by the Greenville, SC, offi ce of with the SAE Aero Design competition to design phase of the Aero Design competition Service Award recognizes organizations that Deloitte & Touche, have been helpful in the introduce the new NASA Systems Engineer- and will be evaluated by NASA systems en- establish and support innovative, tech- Upstate region’s drive to become a leader ing Award. gineering experts. Each team that submits a nology-based projects and programs that in the state’s new economy by promoting The NASA Systems Engineering Award PRR/PDR will receive feedback and will be improve the quality of life for an Upstate technology-based solutions and businesses, will give students participating in the SAE expected to address this feedback during the community in South Carolina. The Upstate highlighting and encouraging innovation Aero Design competition an additional remainder of the design and development of region is defi ned as the 10-county area of and recognizing those who excel at it. The opportunity to compete in applying best their aircraft. Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, annual award program was established engineering practices to the design and The second document, the Systems Engi- Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spar- to build the future of the Upstate through development of their aircraft. Participation neering Report, will consist of four pages tanburg, and Union. technology and innovation. InnoVision is the in the NASA competition is optional. containing a “lessons learned” summary, a SAE International was presented the mark of distinction for outstanding leader- The best practices are a subset of NASA confi guration management list, a risk matrix, Community Service Award for the expand- ship, innovation, and technological excel- systems engineering principles. The NASA and an interface list. Teams will have the ing presence of AWIM in classrooms. At the lence in the Upstate community. competition will include key decision points opportunity to consult with NASA experts time of the nomination, AWIM was present A video of the AWIM program presented as outlined in two written documents. Both via an online forum. Participating teams will in 33 schools in the region. The award was during the awards ceremony in Greenville documents will detail the systematic track- be evaluated by NASA personnel. One $750 accepted on behalf of SAE International can be seen at www.innovisionaward.org/ ing, control, and integration of the project’s award will be given to the winning team at by Ken Francis, a program developer with winners.php?year=2006 design, construction, and implementation. Aero Design East, and another $750 award The fi rst document, the Project Readi- will be given to the winning team at Aero ness Review/Preliminary Design Review Design West. Students show off AWIM The purpose of this award is to engage students in the systems engineering process. Although not always taught in traditional FSAE ﬁ eld engineering programs, systems engineer- ﬁ lls quickly ing is integral to industry and research in the real world. Because many students lack Registration for the 2007 Formula the level of systems engineering experience SAE Michigan event closed in just 19 necessary, engineering fi rms and research minutes. Last year, it took 34 minutes to institutions invest vast resources in systems reach the limit of 130 teams. engineering training and courses to bring In comparison to 2006, 33 teams did early-career employees up to speed. NASA not register for Michigan, and 11 of those wants to expose more of today’s engineering teams have registered for Formula SAE students to systems engineering concepts West. More than 20 of the teams that are and practices; this new award is one ap- registered for the 2007 Michigan event proach to reaching that goal. have not competed at that venue before. PRR/PDR submissions for Aero Design Registration is continuing for the other West and Aero Design East are due January Collegiate Design Series events until the 12 and February 23, respectively. For more deadline of December 29, 2006, or the information and complete entry details, visit team limits are reached. www.sae.org/students/cdsnewsletter1106. pdf. Students from several Chicago-area schools demonstrated A World In Motion projects at the pre-banquet reception at November’s Commercial Vehicle Congress and Exhibition. Carl Mack, Executive Director of the National Society of Black Engineers, got a chance to see a solar-powered vehicle built as part of AWIM Challenge 4. JANUARY 2007 9

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Professional Development New seminar examines nearﬁ eld acoustical holography The use of nearfi eld acoustical holography noise sources of complex structures using (NAH), a new methodology for performing this new technology. noninvasive vibration and acoustic analysis, Seminar instructor Sean Wu is a Distin- is presented in the new SAE seminar “Noise guished Professor in the Department of Diagnostics Using Nearfi eld Acoustical Ho- Mechanical Engineering at Wayne State Uni- lography.” The seminar will be held Febru- versity, where his primary areas of interest ary 5-6, 2007, at SAE Automotive Headquar- are acoustics, vibration, and noise control. ters in Troy, MI. He is credited with developing the HELS Unlike traditional noise diagnostics, NAH (Heimholtz equation least squares) method allows one to see where sound is gener- Nearﬁ eld acoustical for visualizing acoustic radiation from an ated and how sound is propagated from a holography allows arbitrary vibrating structure. engineers to vibrating structure into 3-D space, providing The “Noise Diagnostics Using Nearfi eld visualize where a signifi cant amount of insight into how to sound is generated Acoustical Holography” seminar (I.D. suppress sound radiation in a cost-effective in a component #C0607) will also be offered July 16-17, 2007. manner. such as a disk For more information, or to register, visit Throughout the seminar, actual hardware brake assembly. www.sae.org/seminarinfo; phone 877-606- and software demonstrations will be given (Image courtesy of 7323 (in the U.S. and Canada) or 724-776- to illustrate the effectiveness of diagnosing SenSound.) 4970; or e-mail [email protected].

Courses from SAE Detailed course descriptions are available online at www. January 8-9 Diesel Engine Technology and ultimate compromises that must be sae.org/contedu. To register, complete the online registra- January 11-12 Managing Integrated Product made when designing and implementing tion form, e-mail [email protected], or call SAE Customer Development modern brake control systems. In order to Service toll-free at 877-606-7323 (or 724-776-4970 outside the January 11-12 Design of Experiments (DOE) for provide a solid foundation for the in-vehicle U.S. and Canada). Engineers learning experiences, each driving session January 18-19 Piston Ring Design/Materials is preceded by a 60-minute classroom January 19 Introduction to Failure Modes & Effects presentation focusing on one key element January 2007 Analysis for Product Design (Design of ABS, TCS, or ESC. Six of these class/ FMEA) track modules are then linked together Troy, MI, USA—SAE Automotive Headquarters January 22-23 Finite Element Analysis for Design in continuous fashion to provide the January 8-9 Reverse Engineering: Technology of Engineers - Hands-on FEA Workshop fundamental knowledge required to specify, Reinvention January 25-26 Design for Manufacturing & Assembly design, and evaluate these technologies. NEW! During the past decade, reverse (DFM/DFA) engineering has become a common and

acceptable practice utilized by many OEMs February 2007 and suppliers. This course focuses on Brimley, MI, USA—Continental Teves Troy, MI, USA—SAE Automotive Headquarters the application of modern technologies January 16-17 Applied Brake Controls: ABS, TCS, and February 5-6 Noise Diagnostics Using Nearﬁ eld used to decode the design details and ESC Acoustical Holography manufacturing processes of an existing part NEW! Experience the vehicle dynamic NEW! The demand for better and quieter in the absence of the original design data. It enhancements afforded by antilock brakes vehicles in terms of NVH performance is emphasizes the real-life practice of reverse (ABS), traction control (TCS), and electronic increasing every year. This seminar presents engineering in industries from both scientifi c stability control (ESC) with this highly a new methodology for performing non- and legal points of view. Attendees will learn interactive two-day seminar. Designed to invasive vibration and acoustic analyses the applicability and limitations of reverse get you out of the classroom and on to the of a complex vibrating structure using engineering through case studies and hands- test track, a total of six 60-minute structured nearfield acoustical holography (NAH). on exercises. The majority of examples are learning experiences behind the wheel will This new approach allows for identifi cation representative of the aerospace industry. vividly illustrate the benefi ts, limitations, of noise sources and transmission paths, and analyses of both structure-borne and airborne sound radiation from a complex structure vibrating under its natural operating condition. This course will Our industry is changing. begin with an introduction to various NAH techniques such as Fourier acoustics, inverse boundary element method (IBEM), and Are you? Helmholtz equation least squares (HELS) method. The advantages and disadvantages Broaden Your Perspective. of these different NAH techniques will be discussed and many practical application examples including vehicle interior noise, sound transmission into a passenger compartment, engine, transaxle, and brake squeals, will be provided. Actual hardware and software demonstrations will be given to illustrate the effectiveness of diagnosing noise sources of complex structures using this new technology. World Congress February 8-9 Leading High Performance Teams February 8-9 Hydraulic & Pneumatic Fluid Power April 16-19, 2007 • Cobo Center • Detroit, Michigan, USA Seals February 12-13 The Role of the Expert Witness in For more information, contact: Product Liability Litigation SAE Customer Service February 16 Exhaust Flow Performance and Pressure 1-877-606-7323 (Toll free U.S. and Canada) Plan to Attend Drop of Exhaust Components and or 1-724-776-4970 Systems Fax: 1-724-776-0790 February 22-23 Electronics Packaging: Thermal & E-mail: [email protected] Mechanical Design and Analysis For program detail or to register online, Feb. 28-March 2 Fundamentals of Hybrid Electric visit sae.org/congress Host Company: Vehicles

061662 Event Theme: Engineering for Global Sustainable Mobility—It’s Up to Us

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March 2007 NEW! Exterior appearance, vehicle function, April 16-18 Injuries, Anatomy, Biomechanics & Federal and thermal limits all have a direct impact Regulation Troy, MI, USA—SAE Automotive Headquarters on the design of a vehicle cooling airfl ow April 16-18 Weibull-Log Normal Analysis Workshop March 1-2 Wet Brake & Clutch Technology system. The front-end is the face or brand April 16-18 Vehicle Dynamics for Passenger Cars and March 1-2 Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis DNA of the product and, although it is an Light Trucks March 5-6 Sensors & Actuators: Module 1— essential element of an appealing design, April 16-18 Fundamentals of Hybrid Electric Vehicles Powertrain Applications it must not be unduly restrictive to cooling April 16-18 Internal-Combustion Systems: HCCI, March 5-7 Fundamentals of Modern Vehicle airfl ow. The goal of this one-day seminar DOD, VCT/VVT, DI, and VCR Transmissions is to provide engineers and managers NEW! Societal and regulatory demands to March 6-7 Sensors & Actuators: Module 2—Chassis with an overview of vehicle/product lower emissions and increase engine-operating Applications constraints and design issues related to effi ciencies have forced engine designers to March 7-9 Automotive Fuel Cell Systems front-end and underhood cooling airfl ow. adopt new technologies and control strategies. March 7-9 Fundamentals of Metal Fatigue Analysis Students will learn about cooling airfl ow This has resulted in dramatic evolutions of the March 8 Sensors and Actuators: Module 3—Body (fan & ram), grille openings (texture, size, technology of internal-combustion engines Applications and location), front-end airfl ow patterns, and their support systems in recent years. This March 8-9 Practical NVH Signal Processing system resistance, aerodynamic cooling seminar will expose attendees to the emerging Methods drag, estimating radiator heat rejection and technologies in engine design and operation March 8-9 Adhesive Bonding Technology vehicle cooling performance, underhood that can significantly improve operational March 12-14 Advanced Electric Motor/Generator/ restriction, and underhood airfl ow patterns. efficiencies. The fundamental science and Actuator Design and Analysis for Basic concepts will be reinforced with in- implementation technology of the various Automotive Applications class case studies. internal-combustion engine systems will be March 13-14 Turbocharging Internal Combustion March 29-30 Benchmarking for Competitive presented. Attendees will learn how the engine Engines Advantage control module (ECM) uses information related March 14-16 Engineering Effective Team March 29-30 Controller Area Network (CAN) for to the operational status to improve real-time Management and Practice Vehicle Applications running effi ciency of the engine. Students will March 15-16 Automotive Electronics—An March 29-30 Controller Area Network (CAN) for also learn how the ECM effects changes in the Applications Primer Vehicle Applications operation of the engine through the control March 15-16 Vehicle Frontal Crash Occupant Safety systems that manage its operation. and CAE April 16-18 Combustion and Emissions for Engineers NEW! According to the National Highway April 2007 April 16-18 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing— Transportation and Safety Administration Level I (NHTSA), 43,200 people lost their lives Detroit, MI, USA—Cobo Center April 17-18 Selection, Evaluation and Measurements and 2.7 million people were injured in In conjunction with the SAE World Congress & Exhibition of Acoustical Materials for Vehicle Interior motor vehicle crashes in 2005. Frontal April 16 Lead-time Reduction: Concept to Market Noise crashes happen more frequently compared April 16-17 Metal Corrosion and Its Prevention April 17-18 Diesel Emissions and Aftertreatment with other crash modes such as side and April 16-17 Hands-on Racecar Suspension Setup Devices: Design and Durability rear crashes. This seminar covers the April 16-17 Control Systems Simplifi ed April 18 Design Reviews for Effective Product mechanics of frontal crashes and how NEW! The advent of digital computers Development vehicle structures, vehicle restraint systems, and the availability of cheaper and faster April 18-19 Designing for Safety and Developing and vehicle interiors affect occupant safety. It microprocessors have brought a tremendous Accurate Safety Specifi cations also describes details of how CAE tools work amount of control system applications to April 19 A Familiarization of Drivetrain in the simulation of frontal crashes. The goal the automotive industry in the last two Components of the course is to familiarize participants decades. This seminar begins by introducing April 19 The Tire as a Vehicle Component with engineering principles behind vehicle the highly mathematical field of control April 19-20 Accelerated Test Methods for Ground and and restraint designs for occupant safety. systems, focusing on what the classical Aerospace Vehicle Development Accident crash statistics, biomechanics, control system tools do and how they can NEW! Driven by the need for lower emissions, government regulations, and public domain be applied to automotive systems. Dynamic better fuel economy, and higher efficiency, frontal safety tests will be reviewed briefl y. systems, time/frequency responses, and hybrid vehicles are appearing in many Students will also be exposed to Madymo, stability margins are presented in an easy- different confi gurations on today’s roadways. one of the major occupant CAE tools. The to-understand format. Using Matlab and While the powertrain components such basic inner workings of the tool, such as rigid Simulink, students will learn how simple as the drive motor, motor controller, and body dynamics, joints, contact, airbag and computer models are generated. Other cooling system are somewhat familiar to the seatbelt modeling, and modeling techniques fundamental techniques in control design automotive industry, the battery systems are will be shared with the class. such as PID and lead-lag compensators a relatively unfamiliar aspect. This seminar will be presented as well as the basics of March 19-21 Hydraulic Brake Systems for Passenger will introduce participants to the concepts of embedded control systems. During this hybrid vehicles, their missions, and the role Cars and Light Trucks interactive seminar, attendees will use case March 22-23 Acquiring and Analyzing Data from of batteries in fulfi lling those requirements. studies to develop a simple control design Battery topics including limitations, trends Sensors and In-Vehicle Networks for a closed-loop system. NEW! The evolution of personal computers, in hybrid development, customer wants and data acquisition hardware, and analysis April 16-17 Compact Heat Exchangers for needs, battery system development timelines, software has provided engineers with the Automotive Applications comparison of electrochemistries, and safety ability to measure and interpret data quickly, April 16-17 Catalytic Converters: Design and will be examined. Current offerings, cost make design enhancements, and ultimately Durability factors, pack design considerations, and testing move a product to market faster. As in- April 16-18 Managing Engineering & Technical will also be reviewed. Students will have an vehicle networks become increasingly more Professionals opportunity to perform a battery pack analysis sophisticated, both in terms of the number NEW! In the fast-paced and competitive exercise using a real-world application and are of controllers and the speed at which they environment of today’s global economy, the asked to bring a calculator to class. communicate, they are becoming a virtual work of technical professionals is often the April 19-20 Advanced Diesel Particulate Filtration gold mine for the test engineer. This course difference between success and failure in Systems will provide attendees with information on an organization. Providing leadership for April 19-20 Engineering Project Management current trends and applications in PC-based engineers is uniquely challenging, and the April 19-20 Static and Dynamic Sealing data acquisition and analysis. Hardware and transition from working engineer to fi rst- April 19-20 Design of Experiments (DOE) for Engineers software possibilities, as well as relevant line technical supervisor is one of the most April 19-20 Introduction to Brake Control Systems: technical standards to determine what can diffi cult career challenges that an engineer ABS, TCS, and ESC practically be acquired from the in-vehicle may face. First-time engineering supervisors April 19-20 Introduction to Failure Modes & Effects network and how to combine this with and mid-level managers who wish to sharpen Analysis for Product Design & sensor data, will be covered. In addition, a their skills and learn new techniques for Manufacturing Process Design (Product & practical guide for analysis and presentation guiding, coaching, and motivating working Process FMEA) techniques will be covered along with engineers, technicians, and designers will April 19-20 Occupant and Vehicle Kinematics in practical, hands-on examples. Students will fi nd this seminar valuable. A mix of lecture Rollovers have the opportunity to utilize a classroom and attention-grabbing exercises are used April 19-20 Vehicle Accident Reconstruction Methods PC with data-acquisition hardware and to develop intense and lasting learning April 19-20 Threaded Fasteners and the Bolted Joint software to acquire and analyze test data. results. April 19-20 Fundamentals of Automotive Fuel Delivery March 26 Engine Cooling Design: A System April 16-18 Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems Systems Engineering Approach April 16-18 Chassis & Suspension Component Design April 19-20 Fundamentals of Gear Design and March 27 Automotive Cooling Airfl ow Systems: for Passenger Cars & Light Trucks Application A Vehicle Perspective See PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, p. 12 JANUARY 2007 11

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continued from p. 11 Performance, Efﬁ ciency and Emission May 10 Basic Noise Control April 20 Fundamentals of Automotive All-Wheel May 9-11 Cost, Finance, and Economics for Engineers May 10-11 Automotive Glazing Materials Drive Systems May 9-11 Strategic Leadership May 11 Noise and Vibration Measurement: April 20 Tire and Wheel Safety Issues NEW! It is the strategic leader’s responsibility Instruments and Facilities April 20 Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Law to ensure that an organization is moving in May 14-15 Metal Forming for Engineers the right direction. Executives and high-level May 14-15 Powertrain Selection for Fuel Economy April 20 Effective Meeting Management & managers must have the practical insight and Acceleration Performance Facilitation in a Technical Environment necessary to address competitive business May 14-16 Automotive Coatings: Materials & challenges. Each segment of this three-day Applications course is designed to impart simple, but May 14-16 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing May 2007 powerful lessons that will equip participants to - Level II more fully engage in strategic discussions, ask May 17-18 Distributed Automotive Embedded Troy, MI, USA—SAE Automotive Headquarters pertinent questions, facilitate critical decisions, Systems May 7 Designing with Glass and shape high-performing organizations. In May 17-18 Simpliﬁ ed Taguchi/DOE Methods May 7-8 Diesel Engine Technology addition, the course provides students with a May 17-18 The Role of the Seat in Rear Crash May 7-8 Accessing and Analyzing Crash and Injury personal leadership profi le that illustrates their Safety Data from Online Databases strengths and potential limitations. Participative May 7-8 Forensic Analysis of Medical Records in exercises assist emerging executives with Big Beaver Borough, PA, USA—BeaveRun Injury Biomechanics and Accident practical and effective methods of gaining May 7-9 Applied Vehicle Dynamics Reconstruction Studies organizational credibility and avoiding May 7-8 Ignition Issues and Their Impact on Engine common errors in strategic leadership.

Career Opportunities

It’s easy toU place an advertisement in SAE UP- Plant Engr, Auburn Hills, MI. Dvlp & implement vehicle continuous date. Simply call with your space reservation variable/automatic transmission & combustion/high performance engine and fax--or e-mail and saveUp the typesetting systems testing equip. for powertrain (P/T) plants. Engineer P/T material fee!--your ad copy to Deb Catalano: handling (load & unload, automatic storage & retrieval, buffer) systems, ate automated processes & fi xtures (heat treat, washers, shot blast, fi nal 724/772-4014 Upd assembly functional test systems, coolant & fi ltration systems) robotics, & ergonomic plant/process layouts to support engine & transmission plant facilities. Engr & dvlp mech., elec., & controls systems of test equip. incl. leak, fl exural & fatigue, & vibration testers for engine/P/T components 724/776-3087 testing & analysis incl. Noise, Vibration, & Harshness (NVH), structural fatigue & fracture analysis, FMEA, component/systems durability & Update continuous conformance. Bach., Elec. Engrg. 1 yr exp in job or in Alternate [email protected] Occupation of Electrical Engr. 1 yr Alt. Occ. exp. must include engrg & dvlpg mech., elec. & controls systems of test equip incl. leak, fl exural & You will be contactedUpdate promptly to discuss your fatigue, & vibration testers for engine/P/T components testing & analysis ad and to receive details about pricing and including NVH, structural fatigue & fracture, FMEA, component/systems deadlines. Updatdurability & continuous conformance. Mail resume to V. Richter, SAE Members can now post their resume UDaimlerChrysler Corp., CIMS: 485-08-44, 1000 Chrysler Dr., Auburn and search job openings at Hills, MI, 48326. Ref. code 1603. datehttp://www.saecareercenter.org/.

SAE assumes no responsibility for the statements set forth in any listing or the availability or existence Product Engr, Auburn Hills, MI. Dvlp, create & release designs & 3-D of such listed positions. SAE does not review or solid models of electro-mechanical components for chassis & powertrain warrant the qualifi cations or statements of those systems & related tooling using CATIA CAD systems, including vehicle Updateresponding to a listing. halfshaft, hydraulic clutch/exhaust systems. Lead design & dvlpmt of halfshafts, engine mounts, continuous variable transmission systems, e UpdateUpdateUpdclutch master cylinder, slave cylinder in Diesel & Gas transmission/ brake vacuum systems. Design assy tooling using laser technologies for implementation in assy line adjustments & calibration to assure precision components. Assist in implementation of CATIA applications ate providing smooth transitions from surface to solid modeling. Master, date Electronics or Electrical Engrg. 1 yr exp in job. Mail resume to V. Richter, DaimlerChrysler Corp., CIMS: 485-08-44, 1000 Chrysler Dr., Auburn FULL OR PART TIME RETIREES Hills, MI 48326. Ref code 2720. AUTO ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION Peter R.Thom & Assoc. Fax 925/254-1650 Quality Engr. Detroit, MI. Work sched 6:30AM-3:00PM 40 hrs/wk. $66,602.00 P/A. Analyze data, review & improve products, participate www.prtassoc.com in launching & qualifying new products, implement new machine runoff & appvl, particularly machining of components such as gears, & to recommend specs changes to facilities, electrical systems, panels, processes, tooling, equip. & products during all phases of high volume axle assy. Investigate & engr tooling systems (incl. robots, fi xtures & special machines) & production processes for automotive machined parts & production assemblies for optimal product qlty, increased mfg line speed & Check out enhanced worker safety during production. Apply GD&T, statistical process our new control (SPC), failure mode effect & root cause analyses to troubleshoot product & process problems & diagnose tooling systems for process online variation reduction. Identify, track & resolve mfg qlty issues relating to Tenneco, Inc. is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of ride product/vehicle warranty, expense per unit, & Quality Tracking System in control and exhaust systems for original equipment and the aftermarket. Career Center! front/rear-drive & trailing axles, sway bars, & differentials & axle setups Headquartered in Illinois, Tenneco is recruiting to fi ll the position of in SUV, trucks & minivan assy plants. Troubleshoot & diagnose source of Senior Engineer, Hot End Development at Tenneco’s Grass Lake, out of control features, in PLC automated ABB lines & Gear & fi nal assy Michigan facility. The position of Senior Engineer, Hot End Development www. depts. Bach., Electrical Engrg. 1 yr exp. in job or in Related Occupation is responsible for leading new product development projects and saecareercenter. of Electrical Engr or Electrical Engrg Supervisor. 1 yr Rel. Occ. exp. must providing technical assistance for prototype and new design development. include design & improvement of facilities electrical systems, which may Applicants should fax or mail resumes, referencing the Job Code 29318, org be concurrent w/Rel. Occ. exp. Send resume to the attention of 35819524 to: Human Resources Manager, Tenneco, Inc., 3901 Willis Road, Grass ETA Case # D-05118-81171 TR2-WG, by mail to 700 N. Pearl St., Ste 510, Lake, Michigan 49240 Fax: (517) 522-5521 Tenneco, Inc. is an Equal Dallas, TX 75201 or by fax to 214-237-9116. Opportunity Employer

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