BAE Systems, Land & Armaments Division will host a Plant Tour for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Birmingham Chapter 143 on December 9th, 2008 at their Anniston, Alabama facility.
BAE Systems, known worldwide as "the premier global defense and aerospace company," manufactures vehicles and machinery for Land, Sea, and Air. Paul McIntosh, our chief host and a member of SME for years, serves as a Department Head for a group of Industrial Manufacturing Engineers designing and building land vehicles. He and his associates at BAE are hosting the plant tour in order to share engineering, manufacturing, and production techniques with associate members. According to Paul, "We'll begin at one manufacturing facility, then meet for a brief dinner, then tour another of our facilities."
Through its community membership, publications, expos, and professional development resources, SME promotes an increased awareness of manufacturing engineering and keeps manufacturing professionals up to date on leading trends and technologies. The Birmingham membership has recently begun meeting monthly. We've already found ways to help with educational projects, such as the Calera High School "Shop Rat Industrial Program" created and taught by Brian Copes. We also plan to help a Student Chapter form in this area.
Several colleges across the state, including Lawson State Community College, have begun to offer students advanced CNC Machining as a curriculum option. Students participating in and graduating from these types of college programs which support manufacturing and machining may find that the support that SME offers them can lead toward future opportunities. LaVada Varner of the Alabama Technology Network works in collaboration with the state of Alabama in order to bring opportunities involved with manufacturing jobs such as these toward fruition.
Precision Grinding supports the growth of manufacturing jobs in Alabama, and we are proud to be associated with members of the SME who are targeting the growth in manufacturing products for domestic needs and for exports.
If you'd like to know more about the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) please, contact Brian Everling, BrianE@PrecisionGrinding.com .
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