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sslature, are you a designer or an engineer? cause I want to be an automotive designer or engineer and I wanted ot know how hard it was to get where you are and what classes I should be taking now to look good on a resume`.
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Mech Engineer. BSME , Master's Science - Product Development
If you're in school, the best thing you can do is get a co-op position. Nothing, I repeat nothing prepares you more for industry than actually working the job. No matter how much book smarts you acquire, you'll learn 10 times that much after you graduate. I worked at Eaton Corporation for 2.5 years during my Undergrad, and I can't even tell you how much further ahead I was when graduation time came compared to people who only knew the theoretical classroom work.
Unfortunately, degrees are now mandatory just to be considered for most technincal positions.
If you want to be an engineer, then BSME is a good way to go, but if you want to get into management later in your career, plan on getting a Master's degree. They won't consider you these days for supervisory positions without a Master's.
Seeing as how we recently let go ~4,000 salaried personnel here at Ford, I don't think we'll be hiring off the streets anytime soon. Although there is still a strong job market out there for both Engineers and Designers (CAD).
CAD is the easier way to go, you tend to be hourly instead of salaried so you actually get paid for the hours you work. (A few weeks back I had a 95 hr work and don't get overtime pay...but you do what it takes to make sure the job is done right.) An Associates degree with get you in the door for most CAD positions, but figure on going higher if you want to advance within the company.
If you're in school, the best thing you can do is get a co-op position. Nothing, I repeat nothing prepares you more for industry than actually working the job. No matter how much book smarts you acquire, you'll learn 10 times that much after you graduate. I worked at Eaton Corporation for 2.5 years during my Undergrad, and I can't even tell you how much further ahead I was when graduation time came compared to people who only knew the theoretical classroom work.
Unfortunately, degrees are now mandatory just to be considered for most technincal positions.
If you want to be an engineer, then BSME is a good way to go, but if you want to get into management later in your career, plan on getting a Master's degree. They won't consider you these days for supervisory positions without a Master's.
Seeing as how we recently let go ~4,000 salaried personnel here at Ford, I don't think we'll be hiring off the streets anytime soon. Although there is still a strong job market out there for both Engineers and Designers (CAD).
CAD is the easier way to go, you tend to be hourly instead of salaried so you actually get paid for the hours you work. (A few weeks back I had a 95 hr work and don't get overtime pay...but you do what it takes to make sure the job is done right.) An Associates degree with get you in the door for most CAD positions, but figure on going higher if you want to advance within the company.
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Sure (at least the front interior cockpit)...You're welcome...I was but one of a large team that made that car happen. I liked it so much I bought one myself.
Well done -- but I have one question: why was the console arm-rest designed to sit so far back? I'm 5' 4", and would have to have my seat waaaay back for the armrest to meet my elbow... (and that's my only 'complaint'!) I'm going to try to find a new, longer lid to replace it so I can have a functional arm-rest.
Mazda has really had a turn-around in the last few years, really starting with the launch of the Mazda6 (1st car with the new design DNA that is now carried throughout the product line.) I think that if Mazda had more dealers, they'd sell many more cars. I think a lot of people are turned off by the fact that the nearest Mazda dealer may be 20-30 miles away...It makes it tough if you do get your car serviced at the dealer.
I agree, SS. But then again, being as they're not on every corner makes them seem special, too. ;-)
The biggest problem that I've heard -- and experienced myself -- is the LOUSY sales people (please read my experience in the Newbie section) and now I've heard the service departments are lousy. These are the reasons I ended up buying a "certified pre-owned" Mazda: I just could NOT deal with the dealership employees. I'm able to take my car to ANY certified mechanic to have my car serviced and still maintain the warranty on top of the four-year warranty I have left with Mazda. The thought of taking it to those insensitive, rude people is chilling.
You'd think they'd be proud and happy to sell/work on such great cars, but noooooooo.
Turbo II -- my brother is an industrial designer. He was born with talent -- he used to draw cars from EVERY angle when he was 11 years old. His old sketches look like CAD drawings. He had an interview with Ford and GM when he was 16 (that was back in the mid-60s). He now designs interior appointments for several high-end automakers. He first got a degree in advertising, but went back to school at the fine ol' age of 36 and got his design degree from a prestigeous university.
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So, SS, can I thank you for making it impossible for me to buy any other model but the Mazda6
So, SS, can I thank you for making it impossible for me to buy any other model but the Mazda6
Well done -- but I have one question: why was the console arm-rest designed to sit so far back? I'm 5' 4", and would have to have my seat waaaay back for the armrest to meet my elbow... (and that's my only 'complaint'!) I'm going to try to find a new, longer lid to replace it so I can have a functional arm-rest.
Mazda has really had a turn-around in the last few years, really starting with the launch of the Mazda6 (1st car with the new design DNA that is now carried throughout the product line.) I think that if Mazda had more dealers, they'd sell many more cars. I think a lot of people are turned off by the fact that the nearest Mazda dealer may be 20-30 miles away...It makes it tough if you do get your car serviced at the dealer.
I agree, SS. But then again, being as they're not on every corner makes them seem special, too. ;-)
The biggest problem that I've heard -- and experienced myself -- is the LOUSY sales people (please read my experience in the Newbie section) and now I've heard the service departments are lousy. These are the reasons I ended up buying a "certified pre-owned" Mazda: I just could NOT deal with the dealership employees. I'm able to take my car to ANY certified mechanic to have my car serviced and still maintain the warranty on top of the four-year warranty I have left with Mazda. The thought of taking it to those insensitive, rude people is chilling.
You'd think they'd be proud and happy to sell/work on such great cars, but noooooooo.
Turbo II -- my brother is an industrial designer. He was born with talent -- he used to draw cars from EVERY angle when he was 11 years old. His old sketches look like CAD drawings. He had an interview with Ford and GM when he was 16 (that was back in the mid-60s). He now designs interior appointments for several high-end automakers. He first got a degree in advertising, but went back to school at the fine ol' age of 36 and got his design degree from a prestigeous university.
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The lid ended up the length it did mainly to avoid interfering with the cupholders (imagine a 32 oz cup in the rear cupholder...) The Mazda6 was tooled up specifically for North America, and they tried to take our characteristics into account. I think the Mazda engineer's think Americans are the thirstiest people on the face of the planet with all of the cupholders we ended up with in the interior.
Also to avoid having your arm hit the console when you are shifting in manual mode.
I unfortunately haven't had any luck with Mazda dealer's either, or any dealer, from any brand for that matter.
Warranties don't last long for me (I drive a ton) and I do most of my own repair work anyway....
Also to avoid having your arm hit the console when you are shifting in manual mode.
I unfortunately haven't had any luck with Mazda dealer's either, or any dealer, from any brand for that matter.
Warranties don't last long for me (I drive a ton) and I do most of my own repair work anyway....
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Thanks, SS...I figured as much...it didn't affect my buying decision, however!
My basic commute is 42 miles a day, and I do a lot of running around at work, trips to the beach, etc., so I'm sure my warranties will be gone with the wind, as well. I imagine you CAN make your own repairs! Lucky you! My Dad and brother used to work on my cars, but those days are gone as well. Have to rely on the mercy of near strangers to do repairs these days.
AAA opened a service center in my area recently, and I am going to take my Mazda there for oil changes, repairs (God forbid), etc. They use Castrol oil -- what do you think of that brand, SS?? Will that be ok? Bet you use synthetic oil.
It is SO great that you're in this forum!
P.S. I pick up my "new" car tomorrow at lunch time!!! Can't wait!!
My basic commute is 42 miles a day, and I do a lot of running around at work, trips to the beach, etc., so I'm sure my warranties will be gone with the wind, as well. I imagine you CAN make your own repairs! Lucky you! My Dad and brother used to work on my cars, but those days are gone as well. Have to rely on the mercy of near strangers to do repairs these days.
AAA opened a service center in my area recently, and I am going to take my Mazda there for oil changes, repairs (God forbid), etc. They use Castrol oil -- what do you think of that brand, SS?? Will that be ok? Bet you use synthetic oil.
It is SO great that you're in this forum!
P.S. I pick up my "new" car tomorrow at lunch time!!! Can't wait!!
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Turbo II -- my brother is an industrial designer. He was born with talent -- he used to draw cars from EVERY angle when he was 11 years old. His old sketches look like CAD drawings. He had an interview with Ford and GM when he was 16 (that was back in the mid-60s). He now designs interior appointments for several high-end automakers. He first got a degree in advertising, but went back to school at the fine ol' age of 36 and got his design degree from a prestigeous university. [/b]
Turbo II -- my brother is an industrial designer. He was born with talent -- he used to draw cars from EVERY angle when he was 11 years old. His old sketches look like CAD drawings. He had an interview with Ford and GM when he was 16 (that was back in the mid-60s). He now designs interior appointments for several high-end automakers. He first got a degree in advertising, but went back to school at the fine ol' age of 36 and got his design degree from a prestigeous university. [/b]
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Yeah I have sooooo many drawings from frint back top left side right side and interrior on some of my concepts. I swear you could make a few cars with some concept drawings I've made, it even has measurements and stuff. I also draw cars that exist but I don't have autoCAD (my unlce tried ot get it for me but the version he uses didn't work with XP) or anyhting yet to make anyhting I draw official. Nor do I have a scanner to show off my work. Here's a bad pic I did for a friend, he took a pivture of it with a camera so that's why it looks a little weird, it wasn't scannerd.
Yeah I have sooooo many drawings from frint back top left side right side and interrior on some of my concepts. I swear you could make a few cars with some concept drawings I've made, it even has measurements and stuff. I also draw cars that exist but I don't have autoCAD (my unlce tried ot get it for me but the version he uses didn't work with XP) or anyhting yet to make anyhting I draw official. Nor do I have a scanner to show off my work. Here's a bad pic I did for a friend, he took a pivture of it with a camera so that's why it looks a little weird, it wasn't scannerd.
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Thanks, SS...I figured as much...it didn't affect my buying decision, however!
My basic commute is 42 miles a day, and I do a lot of running around at work, trips to the beach, etc., so I'm sure my warranties will be gone with the wind, as well. I imagine you CAN make your own repairs! Lucky you! My Dad and brother used to work on my cars, but those days are gone as well. Have to rely on the mercy of near strangers to do repairs these days.
AAA opened a service center in my area recently, and I am going to take my Mazda there for oil changes, repairs (God forbid), etc. They use Castrol oil -- what do you think of that brand, SS?? Will that be ok? Bet you use synthetic oil.
It is SO great that you're in this forum!
P.S. I pick up my "new" car tomorrow at lunch time!!! Can't wait!!
Thanks, SS...I figured as much...it didn't affect my buying decision, however!
My basic commute is 42 miles a day, and I do a lot of running around at work, trips to the beach, etc., so I'm sure my warranties will be gone with the wind, as well. I imagine you CAN make your own repairs! Lucky you! My Dad and brother used to work on my cars, but those days are gone as well. Have to rely on the mercy of near strangers to do repairs these days.
AAA opened a service center in my area recently, and I am going to take my Mazda there for oil changes, repairs (God forbid), etc. They use Castrol oil -- what do you think of that brand, SS?? Will that be ok? Bet you use synthetic oil.
It is SO great that you're in this forum!
P.S. I pick up my "new" car tomorrow at lunch time!!! Can't wait!!
I don't use synthetic, I use the recommended weight of oil, but I use Valvoline exclusively. When I was in my undergrad I did a project using different oils and their performance under loads. Valvoline kicked every other oil's butt hands down. I change my oil/filters religiously. I don't know much about Castrol, but I avoid Pennzoil like the plague. It is a parafin (wax) based oil and the wax can build up inside your engine. If you then use a different type of oil, or decide to change over to synthetic, it can wash this build-up into your oiling system and clog your filter. One of my friends blew-up a small block 302 V8 in a Datsun 240z that way.
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SS thats cool...I just finished my 4th in going for my BSME. I am doing a 5 year plan because I am also doing am minor in business. I did a 1 year internship...Its a lot of fun, I cant wait! Any other info you can hit me up with?
