Dr Richard Greaves, Meggitt PLC's Chief Technology Officer Emeritus, is this year's President of SAE International, the global association that unites more than 138,000 engineers and technical experts to build knowledge and expertise throughout the engineering profession.

"It is a great honour," said Greaves. "I've been working with SAE for 35 years and the organisation is achieving more than ever in its three key areas: education, training and connecting engineers and experts from all areas of mobility engineering and standards development for commercial vehicles, automobiles and aerospace."

First appointment from the aerospace sector for nine years

Greaves, the first SAE President from the aerospace sector in nine years, has held ground-breaking roles at Meggitt, the international engineering group specialising in aerospace, defence and energy.

He established the group's expertise in piezoelectric vibration accelerometers from 1972 when he joined Vibro-Meter in Switzerland, the company that went on to be acquired by Meggitt. After that, he built Meggitt Sensing Systems, the division of which he was President for 10 years. This culminated in the development of a comprehensive condition-monitoring capability based on measuring multiple parameters. The on-engine condition monitoring units for the Boeing 787 and Airbus A380 have provided the most accurate image of engine condition ever achieved, boosting the engine providers' diagnostic and prognostic capabilities and ability to manage power-by-the-hour contracts economically. Meggitt condition-monitoring products can boost the operating economics, performance and safety of any aircraft.

Meggitt's first Group Director of Technology & Engineering, Greaves remains a world expert on condition monitoring and has served on the SAE Board since January 2012.

"As an aerospace man, I'm keen to promote awareness of the organisation within our sector," he says. "More than 60% of all aerospace standards are SAE standards and the 10,000 people who work on our technical standards boards and committees cover every aspect of aircraft."

Other key areas of interest are promoting SAE as the global leader in integrated vehicle health management and flying the flag for the organisation's science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) outreach programmes.

"One of the best parts of my work here is meeting young people with an interest in engineering. Their enthusiasm and knowledge is a great inspiration. I want to do everything I can to build on SAE's efforts to help people all over the world build on their understanding and expertise."

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About Richard Greaves

Dr Greaves has played a significant role in one of the most technologically advanced areas of Meggitt.

His publications centre on piezoelectric technology and condition monitoring. He has held and continues to hold a wide range of international posts:

  • Member of the Board of the IVHM (Integrated Vehicle Health Management) Boeing/Cranfield University Research Institute since 2008 and Chairman (2010 to 2012).
  • Member of the Brussels-based Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe Supply Chain Commission [2004 - present]
  • Member of the Civil Aviation Committee of the United States Aerospace Industries Association [2007 - present]
  • Chartered Scientist, Chartered Physicist, Chartered Engineer • Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK)
  • Fellow of the Institute of Physics (UK)
  • Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (UK)
  • Fellow of SAE International

Based in Switzerland, Dr Greaves has dual British/Swiss nationality.

About SAE

SAE International is a global association of more than 138,000 engineers and technical experts in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries. Driving knowledge and expertise across a broad spectrum, the organisation acts on two priorities: encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering. SAE's philanthropic SAE Foundation includes programmes like A World in Motion® and the Collegiate Design Series™.

The organisation celebrates its 110th birthday this year.

www.sae.org

About Meggitt PLC

Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Meggitt PLC is an international group operating in North America, Europe and Asia. Known for its specialised extreme environment engineering, Meggitt is a world leader in aerospace, defence and energy, employing nearly 11,000 people at more than 40 manufacturing facilities and regional offices worldwide.


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