Thomas F. Patterson, Jr.

Education & Training

• BSME, Lawrence Technological University, 1973
• Introduction to Computers for Engineers, Boeing
• Traffic Accident Reconstruction, NWU-Traffic Institute
• Vehicle Accident Reconstruction, Ohio State University
• Biomechanics and Human Tolerance, Ford Motor Company
• C Programming for Engineers, University of Michigan
• Biomechanics of Impact Trauma, AAAM
• Introduction to Microprocessors, HFCC
• Vehicle Crash Mechanics, University of Michigan
• Computer Accident Reconstruction, EDSMAC
• Brake Design and Safety, SAE
• Introduction to Computer Architecture, University of Michigan
• Automotive Glass and Glazing Design, SAE
• Automotive Welding Fundamentals, AWS
• Finite Element Analysis, NEi Webinar
• Level-2 Test Driver Certification, Ford Proving Grounds

Professional Experience

• Ford GPD
  Design and testing of instrument cluster assemblies, speedometers, tachometers,
  fuel-temp-oil gages and sending units, various electromechanical switches, panel
  illumination and emission control devices.
• Ford Mahway Assy.
  Plant – Engineering management liaison on production and assembly of all body sheet
  metal and unibody platform substructure, all body wiring and circuitry, all
  electromechanical components, seats and trim, glass, ignition systems and emission
  controls for the Granada and Monarch carlines.
• Ford Body Engineer
  Design of body wiring and circuitry for full size framebody cars. Design of interior
  trim and seating for compact unibody cars. Analysis and reporting of system and
  component warranty performance for all Body and Electrical design areas. Analysis
  and coordination of Body Engineering performance to corporate manpower and cost
  objectives. Coordination and control of all Body Engineering Office feasibility approval
  on forward model compact car design proposals.
• Ford Product Planning
  Assist in formulating business plans for forward model passenger cars by analyzing
  market conditions and competitive products. Assist in making financial and product
  status reports to the financial community to support corporate credit and debt ratings.
• Ford Design Analysis & Design Research Engineering
  Provide engineering consultation & analysis in the following areas: design and assembly
  of vehicle structure as relates to deformation, energy management and occupant
  protection in vehicle impacts.
• Evaluation of body structure welds of all types as they relate to structural integrity in car
  impacts. Evaluation of windshield and sideglass design, assy. And retention as it relates
  to occupant protection in vehicle impacts.
• Analysis of automobile collision factors for impact speeds, post impact motions, crush
  profiles, principle directions of force and energy factors.
• Analysis of restraint systems to determine use and effectiveness in car impacts for
  occupant restraint and protection. Evaluation of seat design and performance for
  occupant protection, minimalization of injury in car impacts.
• Analyzing effectiveness of locks, latches, hinges and other door, hood and decklid
  retention devices.

Professional Associations

• Society of Automotive Engineers
• Engineering Society of Detroit
• American Welding Society
• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• Engineering Roundtable
• Defense Research Institute