David Meade, Ph.D.
Department of Manufacturing Engineering
Western Michigan University
221 S. Quaterline Rd.
Muskegon, Michigan 49442-1742
Phone: (231) 777-0593
Email: david.meade@wmich.edu
Education
- Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Western Michigan University 2004
- M.S. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, University of St. Thomas 2001
- B.S. in Robotics Engineering Technology, Lake Superior State University 1985
Courses Taught
- IME 310 Engineering Economy
- IME 312 Systems Decision Making
- MFE 360 Computer Control of Manufacturing Processes
- MFE 420 Advanced Manufacturing Processes
- MFE 440 Production Engineering
- MFE 444 Simulation of Industrial Operations
Research Activities
- Achievement of Automotive Class “A” Visual Finish Requirements with Nano Particles, EPA proposal, 2004
- “Green” Facility Design for Manufacturers in the Upper Mid-West, Faculty Research and Creative Activities Support Fund – WMU, 2004
- Facility Planning Study – New Manufacturing Facility, Wieland Furniture Inc., 2004
- Facility Planning Study – Facility Expansion, United Trailers, Inc. 2004
Interests
- “Green” Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Execution Systems
- Lean Manufacturing
- Production Economics/Manufacturing Competitiveness
Awards
- Department Outstanding Student Award 2003 – 2004 (Ph.D. level), Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Western Michigan University
- Department Outstanding Graduate Teacher 2002 – 2003, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Western Michigan University
Professional Memberships
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
- Certified Manufacturing Technologist, Manufacturing Engineering Certification Institute, October 1993