Bezalel Urban

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OBJECTIVE: Highly motivated and creative project and program manager searching for a position in the Engineering field where my vast technological knowledge and extensive professional expertise can be utilized and contribute to the success and goals of the company.

Over twenty years in Engineering and Aerospace industries. Strong knowledge in testing, assembly, process, design, development and manufacturing of new concepts and products.

Solid experience in transferring new products from Research and Development (R&D) stages to production.

Proficient in creating project budgets, schedule, pricing negotiation and project management.

Proficient in problems troubleshooting during production, development of a fix for field feedback; work around and highly efficient solutions.

Proficient in engineering change orders, new products assessment and reviews.

Solid experience in engineering projects management for military, aerospace and civil constructions environment.

Excellent understanding of project related issues such as tracking, solving and closing issues.

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and presentation skills.

Key strengths include ability to generate fresh and inventive ideas, complete the job on time and within budget; self-motivated, quick learner, minimum supervision required, excellent interpersonal skills and team orientation with strong analytical and leadership qualities.

Work Experience:

March 2014 to May 2020, NTS Labs. Santa Clarita, CA S.M.E. Fluids

July 2013 to March 2014 NTS (Ex Wyle) Labs. El Segundo CA, Fluid, Dep Mgr

Design test concepts & fixtures, specify and locate required hardware to perform the project

Interact with customers on ongoing projects & by responding to RFQ’s and new potential business

Consult & manage on ongoing testing as needed by other Engineers

Design high pressure helium & nitrogen test & facility setups

December 2012 to February 2013 National Technical Systems Labs. Santa Clarita CA, Contractor

Designed and build/rebuild inline SUE burner system with liquid LP fuel and evaporator base, with controls, SW, valves and sensors etc.

Supervised and run test to completion

February 10 to June 2012 Honeywell Aerospace Torrance CA,

Sr. Data system lab Eng. A350 (Airbus)

Responsible for conceptualization of test set up strategy & data collection, recording, valve selection and controls, sensors selection; flow, pressure & temperature, heaters, power, safety measures, developing test plan, test schedule, test hardware determination, execution of test scenarios, supervise engineers and technicians, on F22 and F35 aircrafts, Abrams tank air-conditioning system, helicopters A/C.

July 09 to February 2010 Honeywell Aerospace Torrance CA, Contractor,

A350 (Airbus) Sr. mechanical lab Eng.

Responsible for conceptualization of test set up strategy from mechanical side, developing test plan, test schedule, test hardware determination, selection, execution of test scenarios, supervise engineers and technicians.

Oct 08 to Jan 09 Honeywell Aerospace Torrance CA, Contractor, CH46 HAMS

System and software test engineer

Responsible for conceptualization of test strategy, developing test plan and execution of test scenarios for software communicating with on board display unit and data acquisition.

Created detailed report that listed the requirements with the corresponding details of test methods and benchmarking of acceptance for each requirement. Ensuring the test plan is in compliance with statement of work and contracts of aerospace hardware per Government regulations, including on board pressure, temperature, vibration sensors and computer system, HUMS SYSTEM.

Project Engineer.

Responsible for improvements of processes, procedures and changes recommendations participated in creating project scope, budget, scheduling and provided leadership to team members. Working with management to create and integrate policies.

Apr 08 to Oct 08 DFI nanotechnology CA. Consultant.

Designed from the ground up a new concept for vapor process chamber 8’x8’x10’, comprised of fully automated process control of ambient parameters preparation of temperature and humidity. Accurate chemical dispensing, vapor neutralization system, homogeneous vapor mixture in the chamber, safety interlocks, cameras and process reporting via internet; security access level for remote data collection and modifications. Evaluation of chemical application process, production method and chemical dispensing system, set up in house testing capabilities for temperature, humidity and chemical dispensing. Responsible for selecting the hardware and materials, creating testing plan matrix for process approval and new chemicals; PLC based control with a touch panel interface control and with sensors input.

Jun

Jun 07 to Mar 08 Moog space & defense, Chatsworth CA.

Manager of assembly department.

Supervised daily activities of thirty employees. Resolved manufacturing and engineering layoffs issues during assembly process of mainly electric motors/actuators for satellites’ applications. Created and modified new assemblies, process, chemicals, resins and procedures; manufacturing process, tooling and ECO issues. Generated out of the box ideas and concepts that were implemented and increased the efficiency of the projects.

Aug 06 to Apr 07 Cartago Israel, Consultant (from LA).

Responsible for the materials selection in compliance with FDA regulations, technology selection, RH and temperature sensors selection for a startup company. Established tests concepts and hardware layout. Prepared test procedures, cost estimate, test setups concepts & tooling.

Mar 06 to Oct 06 Aura Systems El-Segundo, CA.

Consultant of electromechanical testing and R&D lab.

Prepared test procedures, cost estimate, test setups concepts and tooling; master schedule and required man hour per disciplines. Selected and purchased hardware, ECO confirmations plans, field and customers feedback trouble shooting, renovated old/outdated hardware, supervised lab activities and outsource activity.

Jun 03 to Nov 05 Wyle Laboratories, LA, CA. Program manager.

Scheduled, designed and built 3,000-sqft clean room with 5,000-cuft Deep Space vacuum chamber -200 F to 150 0F, Project value of $ 8 mil, layout the system requirements derived from SOW, SPEC, costumer program engineering correspondence and verbal directions. Specified, supervised build team of valves, pumps, controls, sensors, electrical IR heating system; computer software, safety interlock. Thermal ECS/Bleed A/C ducting, hydraulic and fuel systems for test programs. Customer support and collaboration with Wyle labs; always delivered all the projects on schedule and within the budgets with customer satisfactions. IDF ground crew armamenmt support for

Jul 01 to Nov 02 OPTIMET, Israel. Consultant.

Manufactured laser based non-contact distance measurement device in the micron level. Project Manager for new programs; responsible for transfer and documentation from R&D stage to production; testing, tooling and upgrades.

Mar 1996 to Jun 2001 Electra C.P. Israel. Reliability Department Manager.

Established, managed procedures and testing lab for air-conditioning division. Responsible for complete product, assemblies and component level usage approval, electrical cards and production process, in compliance with inter-national regulations/procedures such as IEC, TUV, UL, EMC/I, and MIL-SPEC, etc. Prepared environmental tests according to test plan; evaluated tests results, conclusions and recommendations of these aspects as part of final report. Took part in development and production preparation process, evaluated outsourcing suppliers, plastics, electric and mechanical fields.

Jan 1989 –Mar 1996 Wyle Laboratories, LA, CA. Project Manager in testing.

Responsible for pricing, negotiating and managing engineering projects for military, aerospace and civil environmental qualifications, according to MIL-STD such as 810-C-D-E-F, RCA. R&D testing, EMI & EMC tests, production control for components, electrical and heat exchangers, assemblies and systems. Designed test plans, schedules, final report preparation; established test concepts, constructed the operation, control and D/A systems. Selected a variety of components such as sensors, pumps, computer interface, alarms and fail-safe set-up. Supervised “clean room” activities; planned wide engineering disciplines including heat transfer and radiation, hydraulic, pneumatics, mechanical loads and vibrations, piping system (ss, copper, steel), noise level, deep vacuum environment, fuel systems, flow, temperature, pressure control, explosives, oils, nitrogen, helium and oxygen, gas and liquid, humidity and refrigeration control systems. Supported the customer in negotiating client contract terms with the army, airline, air force, etc. Supervised engineers and technicians in computer, electronics, mechanical, machine shop and drafting.

1985 to 1989 National Technical Systems (NTS), Saugus CA. Project Engineer

Designed test plans, schedules, final report preparation; established test concepts, constructed the operation.

Education:

198-****-**** Northrop university, Los Angeles, CA. B.S. AEROSPACE ENGINEERING.

Federal Aviation Administration - Airframe & Power plant certificate

198-****-**** Syracuse university, Syracuse, N.Y. studied Industrial Engineering

197-****-**** Institute of Industrial Engineering Management, Tel-Aviv, Industrial Engineer Degree, Practical

Military

1973-1976 IDF, Honorable Discharge as First Sergeant – A/C payload Armament Crew Chief, Air Force

Reference available upon request

U.S. Citizenship

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