Roger e. frank
Rockford, IL 61109
Cell phone 815-***-****, Home phone 815-***-**** ?
*****.*****@*******.***
SUMMARY
Results oriented supervisor with a diverse background in the aerospace
industry. Expertise includes testing mechanical systems and maintaining a
safe working environment. Recognized for innovative problem solving and
strong leadership skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
hamilton sundstrand, Rockford, Il
1974 to 2009
A leading global aerospace systems integrator specializing in commercial
and military aircraft.
Supervisor Engineering Test Lab, Energy, Space and Defense Enterprise (1999
to 2009)
Supervised a staff of 13 test operators in the testing of aerospace
mechanical systems with an emphasis on safety. Primary focus was testing
high energy turbine systems with monopropellants and jet fuels.
. Initiated activation and upgrades to altitude chamber, resulting in 80%
increase in test cell utilization.
. Initiated instrument and power patch panel upgrades to test cells which
resulted in test cells capable of handling a wider variety of products
and increased utilization by 20%.
. Initiated installation of new substation which allowed for testing of new
high power aerospace systems such as those used on the new 787 aircraft,
resulting in 20% improvement in utilization.
. Supervised wind tunnel operation with nine operators and three shifts.
Improved scheduling of high priority engineering and development work.
. Purchased and installed flammable storage buildings to meet OSHA, EPA and
NFPA codes. Purchased and installed explosives storage building to meet
OSHA and NFPA codes.
. Initiated design and layout of test stand fabrication area to improve
test stand build up work flow.
. Purchased and installed test stand fabrication equipment to provide for
more efficient test stand construction.
. Implemented test stand TPM, reducing test stand unplanned downtime by
30%.
. Participated in team on hazardous waste reduction which reduced waste by
50%.
Senior Quality Analyst (1997 to 1999)
Provided operations quality oversight on aerospace programs.
. Coordinated 10 auditors in performing an internal audit on a $50M torpedo
engine program. Collected and reported results and managed corrective
actions.
Supervisor Engineering Test Lab, Engine Systems Enterprise (1992 to 1997)
Supervised a staff of 25 test operators in the testing of aerospace
mechanical systems with an emphasis on safety. Primary focus was testing
of military and commercial fuel pumps.
. Reorganized test lab, making space for newer more effective test stands.
Group Supervisor Assembly and Test Lab, Engine Systems Enterprise (1988 to
1992)
Managed four supervisors and 54 assemblers and test operators in the
production and testing of aircraft fuel pumps.
. Initiated in house fuel sampling to eliminate the hazard of transporting
fuel between plants.
. Participated in team to standardize test stands resulting in 60%
reduction in set up time.
. Initiated upgrades to vacuum system resulting in 30% reduction in time
required to conduct altitude tests.
. Participated in team to reuse jet fuel, which reduced waste products by
30%. Participated in team to install fuel / water separator which
reduced hauled away waste by 10%.
Supervisor Engineering Test Lab (1981 to 1988)
Test Operator (1974 to 1981)
US NAVY
1969 to 1972
EDUCATION
Associate in Applied Science, Machine Design Technology, Rock Valley
College, Rockford, IL 1982
Associate in Applied Science, Business Management, Rock Valley College,
Rockford IL 1984
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Managing Personnel Diversity
Sexual Harassment Prevention
Hazard Recognition ( safety )
Lockout / Tagout ( safety )
Confined Space ( safety )
Right to Know, Hazardous materials
Managing Interpersonal Relations