Brake Parts Inc names H.T. Chang as VP

April 26, 2017
Brake Parts Inc (BPI) has named H.T. Chang as its new vice president of product development, engineering, R&D and quality.

Brake Parts Inc (BPI) has named H.T. Chang as its new vice president of product development, engineering, R&D and quality.

“We welcome H.T. to the BPI team and are pleased to have him on board as our new vice president of product development, engineering, R&D and quality,” said David Overbeeke, president and CEO of Brake Parts Inc. “With over 20 years of experience in vehicle brake system product development and engineering management, plus with his extensive hands-on experience across various areas in vehicle braking systems, he will play an integral role as we continue to expand our Raybestos product offerings as the best in brakes.”   

Prior to joining BPI, Chang spent 10 years with ZF TRW Automotive Systems in various roles such as chief engineer foundation brake development, chief engineer global friction engineering and engineering manager. His past experience also includes serving as a staff engineer with Delphi, a senior product manager with General Motors, a senior engineer with DYNACS Engineering and a structural engineer with Aerostructures Inc.

Chang earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from National Taiwan University, a master of science degree in mechanical engineering from Oklahoma State University, a doctorate in aerospace engineering from Texas A&M University and a master of business administration from University of Dayton.

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