Edward M. Paddock, M.S.

Professional Specialization

Automotive engineering and mechanical design, evaluation and testing of motor vehicle products and components as related to crashworthiness, regulatory compliance, processes, standards and history. Failure and safety analysis of mechanical systems including automotive components for light trucks, buses, MPVs, passenger vehicles and medium/heavy trucks. Design, development, analysis, manufacturing and experimental evaluation of performance, reliability and failures of mechanical systems and components. Expertise in areas involving occupant restraints, seating, door latch and structural systems, chassis, powertrain components, frame, brake, suspension, steering, engine and exhaust systems.

Professional Background

Asc. (Mechanical Engineering), University of Scranton

B.S. (Mechanical Engineering), University of Detroit

M.S. (Mechanical Engineering), University of Michigan

J.D. (Law), Wayne State University

(Accident Reconstruction), Northwestern University

Senior Engineering Consultant,

Design Research Engineering

2004 – Present

Sr. Managing Engineer,

Exponent

1996 – 2004

Vehicle Design Expert/Consultant,

Oklahoma City Bombing Task Force

1996

Design Analysis Engineer, Advanced Vehicle Technology,

Ford Motor Company

1986 – 1996

Vehicle Design Supervisor, Truck Product Engineering,

Ford Motor Company

1976 – 1986

Vehicle Design Supervisor, ACT - Peoplemover,

Ford Motor Company

1970 – 1976

Product Design Engineer, 5-Ton Military Vehicle,

Ford Motor Company

1968 – 1970

Product Development Engineer, Heavy Truck Turbine Engines,

Ford Motor Company

1966 – 1968

Product Design Engineer (Co-op/Trainee), Truck Engineering.

Ford Motor Company

1962 – 1966

Member, Society of Automotive Engineers

Member, Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine