Hal Cupps

734-***-****

acwc18@r.postjobfree.com

Product Development and Program leader in progressively larger roles of responsibility in the areas of product development, manufacturing, and product launch of aerospace, large military vehicles, automotive systems, 20 years of experience developing and implementing engineering projects from concept through launch. 15 years of experience leading teams through Stage-Gate processes.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Integration Project Chief, FCA (Chrysler) – Auburn Hills, MI – May 2014 to Present

Manage the Integration of 80 Embedded Control Modules into a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle program.

Control all Change Management activities to ensure all processes are followed.

Manage all Network messaging/signal changes.

Create KPI reports such as software maturity, project risk assessment, and change management status.

Integration project includes managing component integration of approximately 60 component engineering teams and suppliers along with system engineering involvement in the program.

Senior Engineering Manager, Stewart & Stevenson, LLC - Houston, TX - 2011 to 2012

Senior Engineering Manager, Electrical Engineering

Lead a team of 9 electrical engineers, designers, and draftsman. Develop system

integration designs and documentation for the electrical systems on all product lines and platforms. Direct the integration of packaging and electro-mechanical interfaces.

Develop engineering strategies to meet best-practices for engineering and design.

Act as point of contact for all other functional groups in the operation. Act as point of contact for electrical engineering to executive management. Participate in marketing activities and business planning. Mentor employees and assist in employee and team development. Support manufacturing engineering and field service activities. Create plans and schedules to meet corporate and customer deliverables. Hire, fire, and discipline as necessary working with Human Resources. to develop and support manufacturing of Oil and Gas Well Stimulation and Intervention equipment for the oil and gas industry.

•Developed and implemented engineering and design processes. Resulted in reduced time to launch from 6 to 3 months, fewer passes through the release process, fewer manufacturing issues.

•Led the integration and launch of new platform control systems. Resulted in on time delivery of designs to support manufacturing and customer milestones.

•Implemented initiatives to streamline engineering activities and improve throughput. Resulted in better intra- and inter-department communication reducing supplier engineering approval to 2 weeks from 4 to 6 weeks.

•Provided business planning and quotation support. Resulted in more thorough quotes being supplied with a 48 hour maximum turnaround.

STS Engineering Manager BAE Systems, Inc - 2010 to 2011

Lead a team of engineers locally and in Sterling Heights, Michigan in the development of electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems and subsystems for inclusion on the MRAP Caiman vehicle retrofit. Oversee and manage testing of all designs and systems added to the vehicle. Develop plans, schedules, and reports for senior management. Manage design to release of all engineering projects. Provide engineering quoting. Support contract reviews, business reviews, and customer engineering and program reviews. Select and manage suppliers.

•Developed detailed plans and schedules based on development processes. Resulted in on-time delivery of all engineering changes.

•Created fast-track process to mitigate risk to delivery of last minute change requests. Resulted in approximately 60% improvement in schedule impact of last minute changes.

•Applied root-cause and 8D (Discipline) process to permanently resolve design and manufacturing issues. Resulted in improved efficacy of resolutions as measured by affectivity of the resolution.

Engineering Manager, Special Projects BAE Systems, Inc - 2009 to 2010

Lead a team of local engineers for developing systems and sub-systems for low volume higher capability vehicles. Develop special systems and sub-systems to meet extreme exposure and operation conditions. Oversee and manage testing of all designs and systems added to the vehicle. Develop plans, schedules, and reports for senior management. Manage design to release of all engineering projects. Provide engineering quoting. Support contract reviews, business reviews, and customer engineering and program reviews. Select and manage suppliers.

•Organized team to streamline activities. Resulted in fewer cycles through the release system and reduction in design errors by about 50%.

•Developed detailed engineering plans. Resulted in reducing design time by 25%. Measured as time in the design/release cycle.

•Established a team communication mindset between engineering and program management. Resulted in clearer understanding of requirements that led to measurable improvement in design accuracy.

STS Electrical Engineering Manager BAE Systems, Inc - 2008 to 2009

Lead a team of system project engineers in the development of vehicle systems integrated into military Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV).

•Develop best practices in engineering design activities. Resulted in reduction in cycles through the engineering release system.

•Manage a team to establish corporate product development processes and facilitate the adaptation from old processes to new corporate standards. Resulted in 25% performance improvement.

•Manage build and supplier quality issues to satisfactory conclusion. Resulted in reduction in manufacturing issues by 10%.

•Develop Statements of Work and oversee preparation and delivery of design reviews. Resulted in better performance through the design process by reducing engineering cycle time by 25%.

•Review all contracts and ensure engineering compliance.

•Prepare responses and quotes to customer requested changes, updates, and new products.

•Provide automotive technical development guidance and consult to improve operations.

Manager, Compressor Electronics Engineering Emerson Climate Sidney, OH - 2006 to 2008

Provide leadership to a global engineering and product development team of 30 professionals located in Sidney, OH; Pune, India; Mysore, India; and Suzhou, China. Directed all facets of engineering and manufacturing operations globally from concept through launch and beyond.

•Created and implemented strategies to enhance local resources that resulted in significant improvement in on-time delivery of engineering activities to meet customer deliverables.

•Created resource planning practices that better aligned personnel and company resources. This has resulted in higher project throughput increasing realized and potential revenue opportunities.

•Created Six Sigma-based TQM requirements and VA/VE activities internally and externally. Due to the newness of these activities no quantifiable results are available. Estimated savings are between $100-$500K

Product Manager Lear Corporation - Dearborn, MI - 2000 to 2005

A global manufacturer and supplier of automotive components, systems, and sub-systems. Product Manager

Managed multiple project teams of up to 30 members globally focused on product development and manufacturing of automotive embedded control systems. Additionally, acted as account manager to the customer, to quote, develop, and launch electronic seat controls and wireless control modules for vehicle application.

•Developed and implemented new processes to streamline and correct gross deficiencies in seat module business. Results included a recovery (turn around) and successful launch that was 20% under budget and renewed customer relationships (CRM). Ultimate result was new sales of $125M.

•Led quoting and strategy activities that resulted in securing $129M in new wireless electronic business with

•General Motors. These programs launched 20% under budget.

•Co-led an initiative to incorporate system integration into 2006 vehicle model which showcased new technology, cost savings and built customer perceived value.

Program Manager Entela Incorporated - Livonia, MI - 1999 to 2000

Project Engineer Ford Motor Company - 1996 to 1999

Product/Project Engineer Ford Motor Company - Dearborn, MI - 1996 to 1999

Product Engineer Ford Motor Company - 1991 to 1996

Project Engineer ADCO Circuits - Rochester Hills, MI - 1990 to 1991

Test and Manufacturing Engineer General Electric - Fort Wayne, IN - 1986 to 1990

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration University Of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ 2006

BSEE in Electronic and Computer Engineering Tri State University - Angola, IN 1986

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