The UMaine Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) club seeks to create an opportunity for students of any major to take part in the many aspects of designing a vehicle for an SAE design completion. UMaine SAE’s primary goal is to compete in a North American SAE Collegiate Competition where teams across the nation are judged based on their design, cost report, and racing abilities. Currently, the Umaine SAE club is in the design phase of constructing a Baja vehicle for competition. So far, the frame has been designed in SolidWorks and the club is now diving into a weight estimate and determining/designing the suspension system. In order to compete in a Collegiate Competition, UMaine SAE must design a vehicle, acquire funds to create the vehicle, and then construct the vehicle from the frame up. To accomplish this tremendous challenge, UMaine SAE is comprised of student volunteers who collaborate and learn from each other and from available faculty or mentors. In doing so, members will gain valuable experience applicable to real-world scenarios, giving them a leading edge for employment.