Project Manager Electrical Engineer

ROD HAUPTMEIER

**** * *** ** ***** Rapids, Iowa 52405

605-***-**** ( **************@*****.***

Dear Sir or Ma'am,

I have had the privilege of working for successful companies and have

enjoyed applying my engineering expertise in various challenging roles.

These fine companies placed high levels of confidence in my ability to get

the job done and were never disappointed. Working on projects ranging

from $300K to $50M, my perseverance and superb work ethic carried each one

through to completion ahead of schedule and under budget.

Currently, my engineering assignments include sole responsibility and

oversight for a $3M engineering test development project for a Sikorsky

Aerospace customer. This 18 month project involves integrating state of

the art test equipment into a 19" rack console, writing test procedures for

5 Line Replaceable Units (LRU's), and proving the concept according to ISO

9001 quality standards.

The central core of my engineering expertise is centered on a solid RF

foundation. My U.S. Air Force experience provided in-depth technical

knowledge of Radar and Electronic Countermeasure principles. While employed

at Rockwell Collins, my RF and analog design engineering skills were

engaged in a legacy high power amplifier redesign project to remove

obsolescent components. Completing this project ahead of schedule and

under budget provided seamless mission support for a major DOD customer.

Various printed circuit board (PCB) projects demonstrated my ability to

comply with project design specifications and adapt when customer demands

evolved. Also at Rockwell Collins, I co-designed a RF transmitter module

(1-4 GHz frequency range), designing and building channel filters, and

tested design using a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA).

I have enjoyed working with multidisciplinary engineering design teams

for nearly 10 years (mechanical, electrical, systems, software, and

industrial engineers) and take pride in how I communicate with others to

achieve success. I have found that when problems occur, it is best to get

engineering minds together as quickly as possible to prevent adverse

impacts to project schedule and budget. Again, getting it right the first

time to meet schedule constraints is my central focus.

During my career, I have had led many LEAN and Six Sigma project

initiatives directly applicable to cost reduction and quality improvement.

In my resume you will see that I have successfully led both small and very

large projects always exceeding my company's and my customer's

expectations. My engineering philosophy is grounded in preventing problems

before they happen. When that is not possible, I work quickly to analyze

the root cause and correct the problem the first time.

I thank you for the opportunity to candidate in your growing and profitable

company. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Rod Hauptmeier

ROD HAUPTMEIER

2547 L Ave NW ( Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405

605-***-**** ( **************@*****.***

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGER

Professional engineer and project manager with a proven ability to

successfully execute multi-million dollar programs. Apply knowledge,

experience, analytical abilities and personal drive to ensure successful

results of key company projects. Build cooperative relationships with

clients, colleagues and other key stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget

project delivery. Proactively improve engineering processes and procedures.

Control costs. Areas of expertise:

Project Management ( Strategic Planning ( Leadership ( Analysis (

Performance ( Real Time Data

Vendor Partnerships ( Risk Management ( Systems Integration ( Team Building

(

Rapid Application Development ( Relational Databases ( Remote Systems

Access

Technology Licensing ( Systems Security ( Technology Needs Assessment (

Systems Acquisition

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DERCO AEROSPACE, Milwaukee, Wisconsin ( Apr 2010 - Jun 2012

Sikorsky Avionics Center of Excellence; an engineering start-up business

unit; Expected FY10 annual revenues to exceed $2M

Senior Electrical Engineer, Avionics Center of Excellence (ACoE): Mentored

and provided direction for 3 electrical engineers and 4 production

technicians. Reported to the Director of Engineering on all ACoE technical

matters, supported new business O&R test development decisions, and

resolved technical problems affecting through-put production efforts.

Responsible for establishing all in-house test capability for legacy Navy

SH-60 Seahawk, Army MH-60 Blackhawk, and F-16 Comm/Nav Avionics System Line

Replaceable Units (LRU's). Developed software, interface cabling, and test

fixtures required to stand-up new test capability. Drafted test

procedures, evaluated and established environmental testing requirements

and engineering change notices.

Key Accomplishments:

. The ACoE business unit supported a diverse set of U.S. and foreign

military weapon systems

. Responsible to Engineering Director for $3M UAE avionics development "I"

Level solution

o Modified existing test consoles to support 5 Sikorsky avionics Line

Replaceable Units (LRU's)

o Ensured all customer deliverables tracked with the 18 month master

program schedule

o Updated engineering drawing packages for all 5 LRU's and newly developed

test console

. Tasked to on-board test capability for 150 legacy part-numbers in a short

time frame

o Engaged a larger network within the parent company to gain re-use

opportunities

o Developed strategic engineering contacts to broaden helicopter platform

knowledge base

o Anticipated hardware needs; minimized procurement issues for hard to

find parts

o Advised non-technical executive leadership during critical stages of

ACOE test development

o Anticipated hardware needs; minimized procurement issues for hard to

find parts

o Engineered circuit card extender boards; reduced troubleshooting time

for technicians

o Automated pre-existing test procedures; cut operational test time from

4 hours to 15 minutes

. Advised non-technical executive leadership during critical stages of ACOE

test development

o Championed test development plan to prepare the ACoE for F-16 market

opportunities

o Teamed with test station manufacturers to standardize a test platform

for the parent company

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SOFTRONICS, Marion, Iowa ( Mar 2009 - July 2009 (Short Term Contract

Position)

Local aerospace / engineering start-up company; Expected FY10 annual

revenues to exceed $2M

Systems Engineer and ATE Test Lead: Responsible for system integration,

troubleshooting, engineering to factory transition, and Automated Test

Equipment (ATE) test development. Visible system development role for

three V/UHF radio product lines. Co-authored LabView and Test Stand top-

level system testing for every factory transitioned product line.

Validated and modified test procedures to meet top-level customer

specifications.

Key Accomplishments:

. Responsible for rapid paced 18 month paper-to-product design; high risk

and volatile schedule

o Drafted ECN and coordinated simultaneously with subcontractors and the

factory

o Flawless planning and execution were critical to success in meeting

customer schedule

. Developed top-level interfaces/cabling diagrams for production testing

and troubleshooting.

. Iterative ATE approach was instrumental in ensuring rapid production

testing and validation.

. Comprehensive test plan saved hundreds of sub-contract man-hours on the

factory floor.

. Successfully troubleshot and repaired 27 VHF production line radios

within a three day weekend

. Met customer delivery deadline; product delivery generated $400K of

revenue income.

ROCKWELL COLLINS, Cedar Rapids, Iowa ( Jan 2002 - Feb 2009

International communication and aviation electronics company with $4.3B in

annual sales.

Electrical Engineer and Engineering Project Manager: Managed multi-million

dollar projects, overseeing teams of engineers, logisticians and support

staff. Progressive leadership experience, beginning with success in

modeling engineering designs to spearheading large, complex avionics

upgrade programs. Developed and executed improvement strategies that

ensured project efficiency and addressed operational requirements. Serve

as primary liaison between customers and company, troubleshooting

processes, accommodating cultural barriers, dispatching required resources

and forging strong relationships with key account contacts. Effective risk

manager, anticipating potential challenges, taking corrective measures and

rapidly addressing emerging issues. Built consensus with cross-functional

teams within a matrix organization.

Key Accomplishments:

. Assigned as project lead for a $50M military aircraft flight deck system

integration retrofit (07-09)

o 20+ engineering project team achieved 12 consecutive on-time milestones

in 18 months

o Resolved complex system integration issues working closely with the

military customer

o Reduced $300K in project costs two of four quarters within one fiscal

year

o Focused on growing team relationships, reducing cycle time, and

eliminating waste

. High power amplifier project lead engineer; responsible for engineering

re-design that replaced obsolete parts, improved reliability performance,

and slashed production costs by $5K per unit

o Transformed 1980's analog printed circuit board (PCB) design into a

drop in compliment

o Conducted periodic design reviews for Program Office; ensured project

was on-time, within budget, and ready for factory transition ahead of

cut-in schedule

. Co-designed a RF transmitter module (1-4 GHz frequency range) with a

target spec of 14 NF

o Responsibilities included designing and building channel

filters; tested results using a VNA

. Developed and tested digitally controlled RF switch PCB for Lockheed

Martin customer

o Responsibilities included, designing, prototyping, PCB layout,

testing, and factory transition

o Project dedication resulted in cutting delivery time in half;

RCI was the first to deliver product

o Received positive comments from the Lockheed Martin (Eagan Mn)

Team for superb efforts.

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. Assisted in the design of 0 - 2.3 GHz Transceiver for the U.S. Army

o Responsible for specification/design accuracy as well as flow

down requirements

o Designed the frequency switching matrix, FPGA hierarchy code,

and RF attenuator paths

o Assisted in the local oscillator circuitry used to produce the

dual channel conversion

. Lead engineering test role in proving a 0-10 GHz Synthesizer Signal

Generator for the U.S. Navy

o Weeks of environmental testing (hot/cold cycling) eliminated

errors to create a proven design

o Discovered faulty tantalum capacitors that could cause a fire if

overstressed or overheated

o Achieved a 1 part per million stability for a Yittrium Iron

Garnett (YIG) oscillator to meet specs

. Project oversight responsibility for 3 separate EW/SIGINT engineering

design efforts

. Team member tasked to improve a new generation high power amplifier for

max efficiency

o Engineering team was asked to create a more efficient design and

remove wasted power

o Improved design performance by eliminating 20 watts of

dissipated power

. Designed a four channel Local Oscillator to be used within a

communications direction finder unit

o Design project was intended as a cost comparison event and was

not intended for production

o Led a design review that concluded the design would be cheaper

to outsource than to build

. Participated in Link 16 study to upgrade an existing U.S. Navy Electronic

Warfare system

. Led trade studies to determine how to remove cost from in-house MMIC

design processes

. Volunteered to design a Digital Pinewood Derby Race-Track System to score

Cub Scout Events

o Design included JK Flip-Flops, 555 Timers, IR Sensors, and

various discreet components

o Project was a success and used by the local Cub Scout Packs for

their Challenge Races

. Project Engineering Efforts

o Responsible for contracting new business, managing existing technical

projects, and leading engineering project teams for portfolios worth

over $10M annually.

o Exceeds customer expectations; an existing customer was so pleased with

project performance, they placed an additional $50M non-competitive

contract

o Slashed subcontract hardware costs by $600K and $300K for 2

projects.

o Achieved on-time project delivery, just-in-time manufacturing

environment and consistent product flow on major project, saving

approximately $60K in management expenses and $15K annually in fixed

costs.

US Air Force, Numerous Locations ( Honorably separated from USAF Jan 2001

US armed forces branch with more than 700K active duty, reserve and

civilian personnel worldwide.

Supervisor, Electronics Repair Facility: Oversight for integration and

repair facility activities (B-52 and C-17 platforms), leading teams of 4-10

active duty military personnel. Managed operational budgets valued at $500K

to $10M. Stringently adhered to Department of Defense technical and quality

directives, ensuring repair assets were compliant with applicable

regulations. Managed special projects for senior military officers. 15+

years of SIGINT/EW experience working with various airborne-based systems

including jamming and anti-jamming radar systems. Systems integration

expert involved with integrating new EW systems and maintaining existing

ones.

Key Accomplishments:

. 16 years avionics integration and troubleshooting experience working with

Electronic Warfare Systems on 6 military aircraft platforms; B-52G/H, F-

16, C-130, C-5, C-17, C-141. Specialized on the following EW Systems:

. Westinghouse ALQ-119 ECM Pods and ALQ-153 IR Tail Warning System

. Northrop Grumman ALQ-155 Power Management Countermeasures System

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. Northrop Grumman ALR-46 Radar Warning Receiver

. ITT / Litton ALQ-117 Air-Air Countermeasures System

. Motorola ALQ-122 Communications Countermeasures System

. ALT-16 and ALT-32 Communications Jammers

. ALR-20 Panoramic Receivers

. ALE-20 Flare System

. ALE-24 Chaff Dispensing System

. Solid understanding of 115V/400Hz aircraft power systems and power

distribution requirements

. Quality Management experience; responsible for maintenance

standardization and training for 50 person Electronic Warfare

Intermediate Maintenance Level Repair Facility

. Troubleshot complex coaxial line problems using Time Domain Reflectometer

test equipment

. Saved an estimated $500K per year by recommending repair of RF circuit

card modules previously designated "non-repairable;" recommendation

adapted throughout USAF.

. Created collaborative work environment, building strong teams, and

consistently delivered projects on time and within budget.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota

(2000 - 2003)

Master of Business Administration

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (2005 - 2006)

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Agilent Advanced Design System Courses ( Mentor Graphics

Microwave Office Software ( CAD

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Experience

Earned Value Course ( Leadership Development Courses

Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering and awarded EIT Certificate

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE

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