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SAE 2013 Strategic Human Resource

Management and the Evolution of the Technical Automotive Workforce

Kevin Perry, Global Manager,SAE Professional Development

SAE Professional Development

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SAE Professional Development background Hot topics among automotive engineer

learners Position titles engaging with SAE Age demographics Company profile Learning preferences SAE Career Center data

SAE’s Learners

Seminars•One, two, or three days long

•Held at Auto HQ in Michigan, other U.S. locations, Europe, China, India

•Nearly 200 titles spanning wide range of technologies

•Nearly 150 contracted instructors from industry & academia

Engineering Academies•Five-day intensive courses

•Multiple expert instructors (as many as 10)

•Case studies, site visits, hands-on activities

•Academies—Diesel, HEV, Noise, Composites

Credentialing•Certificate Programs

•Certifications—HEV, DRBFM

• e-Learning•Webinars (live & recordings)—25

•e-Seminars (video captures)--11

•Fast Tracks short (45-60’) online courses-7

•Online learning products from partners

• Corporate Learning Solutions

•Delivering training on-site at companies

•Seminars, webinars, online courses

•75+ engagements/year

Professional DevelopmentDeveloping the world’s best mobility practitioners

through high-value learning experiences

Engaging more than 4,300 learners/year

Professional Development Portfolio

Automotive & Commercial Vehicle•Heavy focus on vehicle systems & technologies

• Engines/propulsion• Emissions/environment• Transmission/driveline• Chassis/suspension/vehicle

dynamics• Electronics• Vehicle electrification• Safety systems

•Commercial vehicle-specific topics:• Diesel engine technologies• Heavy duty vehicle dynamics• Braking systems

Aerospace•Heavy focus on standards & regulations

• AS9100 aero quality• Counterfeit electronic parts

avoidance• FAA aircraft certification• Guidelines for Development of

Civil Aircraft and Systems• Aircraft Cabin Safety & Interior

Crashworthiness

Cross Industry•Engineering design tools & methods•Management & leadership•Business tools/methods

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HEV Technology◦ HEV Academy (5-days, 10 instructors)◦ Safe Handling, High Voltage Battery Systems

IC Engine Efficiency Technologies◦ Turbocharging IC Engines◦ On-board Diagnostics (OBD)◦ Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)

Diesel Engine Technologies◦ Diesel Engine Technology Academy (5-days, 7 instructors)◦ Selective Catalytic Reduction◦ Diesel Engine Technology (Basics)

Vehicle Dynamics Heavy Truck Vehicle Dynamics Applied Vehicle Dynamics

Hottest Content Topics

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Soft Skill Topics◦ Engineering Project Management◦ Managing Engineers in a Technical Environment◦ Patent Law for Engineers

Engineering Tools◦ FMEA◦ Weibull Methods◦ Design Reviews Based on Failure Mode (DRBFM)◦ GD&T, Tolerance Stack Ups

Other Technologies◦ Automotive Glazing Materials◦ Brake Friction Materials◦ Accessing and Interpreting Heavy Vehicle Event Data Recorders◦ AWD and Drivetrain Components

Hottest Content Topics

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Demographics◦ Nearly all engineers; occasional sales, procurement, univ. faculty◦ 65% age 40 or younger◦ 2/3 staff engineers; 1/3 mid and senior engineering managers◦ 85% from suppliers; 10% OEMs, 5% govt, military, education◦ In all SAE classes: 22% from MI; 35% from MI, OH, ON◦ SAE classes in Troy: 40% from MI; 53% from MI, OH, ON◦ 13% (9/71) in-company engagements MI companies◦ 28% (20/71) in-company engagements MI, OH, ON companies

Preferences◦ F2F classes, although webinars gaining in popularity◦ Paper learning materials vs. electronic◦ Scheduled vs. self-paced◦ 60% take learning assessment for CEUs

SAE Learner Characteristics

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SAE 2013 Strategic Human Resource

Management and the Evolution of the Technical Automotive Workforce

Summit

Martha Schanno, SAE International

SAE Recruitment Products Data

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Trends◦ 31 employers in 2007 and inadequate # of jobseekers ◦ 40 employers in 2008 and inadequate # of jobseekers◦ 12 companies in 2009 and over 1,000 jobseekers◦ 17 companies in 2010 and over 500 jobseekers◦ 41 companies in 2011 and over 500 jobseekers (Perfect

Storm)◦ 58 companies in 2012 with less jobseekers

 Introducing new tactics to increase the passive jobseekers attending the SAE 2013 World Congress Career Fair.

SAE World Congress Career Fairs

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Statistics on Job Postings◦ 48% - Michigan◦ 33% - relate to Powertrain◦ 10% - relate to Electronics◦ 56% - noting Mechanical experience◦ 36% - noting Electrical experience

Jobseekers Activity◦ 9,499 jobseekers registered (11% increase from 2011)◦ 3,635 resumes posted◦ 7,250 average job views per month◦ 9,665 job alerts sent per month

SAE Career Center

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Formula SAE – Michigan/Nebraska◦ Michigan: 120 teams registered (89 US, 18 Canada, 13 Int’l)◦ Lincoln, NE: 80 teams registered (61 US, 10 Canada, 9 Int’l)◦ Lincoln, NE (Electric): 20 teams registered (14 US, 4

Canada, 2 Int’l)

Baja SAE (Washington, Tennessee, New York)◦ Washington: 87 teams registered (59 US, 13 Canada, 15 Int’l)◦ Tennessee: 100 teams registered (85 US, 4 Canada, 11 Int’l)◦ Rochester, NY: 100 teams registered (69 US, 19 Canada, 12

Int’l) 16 of the top 20 engineering schools ranked by

U.S. News & World Report are registered for SAE CDS events.

SAE Collegiate Design Series Competitions

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Happy to provide further information:

J. Kevin Perry, Ed.D. Martha SchannoGlobal Manager Recruitment Sales Manager Professional Development Corporate SalesSAE International SAE International400 Commonwealth Drive 400 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA 15096 Warrendale, PA 15096724-772-7502 724-772-7155kperry@sae.org mschanno@sae.org

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