Engineer Manager
Resume:
RICHARD C. COPPENS, MBA
Redford, Michigan 48239
abm7u8@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/rickcoppens
SUMMARY
Versatile, results oriented leader with fifteen plus years of engineering,
key account, and program management experience with international
automotive suppliers. Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of
internal and customer programs from development of new business through
launch and into aftermarket. Areas of proficiency include:
Business Development / Account Program Timing / APQP Management
Growth
Pricing and Commercial Negotiations Product Development Team Leadership
Budget Preparation / Administration Kaizen / Lean / Value Engineering
Margin Improvement / Cost Reduction Quality Issue Resolution / Customer
Relations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
T I AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, Auburn Hills, MI
6/2005 - 7/2009
Global supplier of automotive fuel systems with annual sales of
approximately $3 billion
Launch Manager (combined role of Account and Program Manager)
Manager of multiple fuel delivery module (FDM) programs with BMW and Nissan
BMW Launch Manager
. Directed the APQP process using a SharePoint based system and
successfully launched the BMW MY07 X5 and MY 08 X6 fuel delivery module
programs
. Led the cross functional Product Development Team responsible for
supplier selection, equipment prove out, prototype and pre-production
builds, PV testing and launch activities
. Chaired reviews of key program documentation (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan,
etc.), in support of the company's TQM philosophy
. Controlled tooling and capital budgets, pre launch program timing, and
post launch change management
. Negotiated customer approval of numerous production line transfers, tool
moves, and vertical integration projects
. Coordinated tool moves due to supplier quality issues, forced price
increases, etc.
Nissan Launch Manager
. Added responsibility for all North American- produced fuel delivery
modules supplied to Nissan in 2008
. Implemented vertical integration projects for fuel pumps, filter packs,
and in house molding of key components with yearly savings of $372,000
. Launched design changes to address warranty issues saving $240,000
annually
. Championed Capex preparation to quote and secure 2012 Nissan and Infinity
FDM business
Richard C Coppens abm7u8@r.postjobfree.com
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HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS (USA), INC., Farmington, MI 9/1987 -
3/2005
Division of Hitachi Automotive Systems, with annual sales of $3.5 billion
Director, Sales and Marketing (2001 - 2005)
Led a team of Program Managers and Engineers to meet customer and
internal requirements. Responsible for all new business development with
Ford, Nissan, DaimlerChrysler, Visteon, and other OEM and Tier 1
companies. Key accomplishments include:
. Business Expansion: Broadened Hitachi's product line at Ford Motor
Company with sales of new components including MY 2007 starter motor
business valued at $40 million. Liaison between Ford and Hitachi
Research Laboratories on lithium ion batteries, electric motors, and
other hybrid and electric vehicle technologies.
. New Customer Development: Awarded initial business by Detroit Diesel
Corporation, securing Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) business valued at
$25 million. Managed sales of mass gas flow sensors to Cummins Inc.
. New Market Development: Expanded sales of automotive components to non
automotive markets including Ballard (hydrogen powered fuel cell
generators) and AlliedSignal (natural gas powered turbine generators).
Program Manager (1990 - 2001)
Grew the mass air flow sensor (MAFS) business with Ford Motor Company and
Visteon from $500 thousand to over $60 million per year. Maintained
budgets and forecasts. Also managed powertrain control modules, MAP
sensors, and idle air control valves.
. Expanded core MAFS business with Ford to include sub-component and
manufacturing equipment sales
. Introduced remanufacturing of MAFS to improve margins on service and
aftermarket parts
. Secured purchase / supply agreements valued at over $300 million
Applications Engineer (1987 - 1990)
Facilitated customer engineering approval of Hitachi's product designs.
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, Warren, MI
10/1983-9/1987
Global automobile manufacturer with 2008 revenues of $150 billion
Test and Development Engineer
Improved the capabilities of the Electrical Laboratory and validated new
components and systems.
. Wrote specifications for capital equipment purchased to automate testing
. Developed test procedures utilizing this equipment to improve efficiency
and accuracy
. Conducted vehicle and component level testing and authored reports
EDUCATION
LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, Southfield, MI 2009
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, PMP pre-certification
THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, MI
1993
Master of Business Administration
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, Detroit, MI
1982
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Key words: program manager, project manager, PMP, application engineer,
applications engineer, sales engineer, field engineer, development
engineer, project engineer, manufacturing engineer, quality engineer,
account manager, product manager, account executive, sales consultant,
sales representative, sales engineer, territory manager, sales consultant,
outside sales, inside sales, field sales, automotive, semiconductor,
sensors, actuators, powertrain, motor, hybrid, lithium ion, battery,
driver, microcontroller, applications selling, FMEA, PFMEA, DFMEA, PPAP,
QS9000, TS16949, DVP&R, 8-D, APQP, PPAP, Benchmarking, VA/VE, GD&T, ISO,
problem solving, presentation, vehicle focus, buyer, procurement
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