WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ — Tom Cogan, chief project engineer for the Boeing 787, has been named 2007 Engineer of the Year by Design News magazine, a leading news resource for design engineers.
Cogan was selected by Design News’ readers for his role in creation of new 787 airplane. He leads a cross-functional team with experts in design, manufacturing, business and global partners focused on the integration of the airplane’s design and achievement of the performance targets. He will be honored at an awards ceremony to be held Sept. 26 at the National Manufacturing Week tradeshow in Rosemont, IL. (Booth # 5263).
Cogan began his Boeing career as an aerodynamics engineer 1977, after graduating from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. During his 30 years with the company, he has served as the chief project engineer for the Sonic Cruiser program and for Boeing 757 programs, overseeing the various engineering disciplines that support the 757 family of airplanes. Prior to that, he held positions devoted to the development and production of the Boeing family of airplanes. These included Interiors Integrated Product Team leader for the 757-300, Crown Systems leader for the 737-600/-700/-800 and senior manager in Payloads for airplane configuration definition and interior certification of all Boeing commercial models.
“The creativity and determination of the Boeing people to find a way to solve challenges is endless and always impressive,” said Cogan. “It is the people I work with and the amazing products we create together that make it easy to keep coming back into the office every day. No matter what challenges pop up on any given day, I know we have the right team in place to find the answers we need.”
As part of his award, Cogan will receive a $5,000 educational grant to be designated to his alma mater, Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University.
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