Frank J Esposito Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Manager of (8) Technicians overseeing for the precision assembly of core components for liquid propulsion engines, in support of Human Spaceflight missions. Responsible for ensuring daily tactical execution of work in an ISO 8 cleanroom; utilizing safety, quality, delivery, interruption, and productivity KPIs to measure and monitor process health and performance.

Redmond, Washington, United States

Managed (16) Quality Inspectors, supporting mechanical, electrical, and NDT inspections of chemical and electrical thrusters/propulsion systems. Provided administrative supervision, and coordinated daily scheduling and utilization of the (6) functional Inspection groups, including NDT, Weld, Dimensional, Electrical, Process, and Receiving Inspection, using KPIs to measure and monitor performance.Notable Accomplishments o 55% reduction in aging RI inventory

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Managed (5) Manufacturing Engineers & (5) Test Engineers supporting the fabrication, assembly, and proof testing of composite rocket motor hardware. Provided technical and administrative supervision, and coordinated daily scheduling and utilization of employees & facilities, ensuring schedules and goals were met. Site focal for production & test engineering.Notable Accomplishments o 89% reduction in test labor overtime; 31% increase in test facility utilization o 48% reduction in Mold Shop NCRs o Lead/completed (3) RCCA investigations, returning hardware to a 100% FPY

Camden, Arkansas, United States

Material Program Manager for PAC-3 ACM with responsibility for a $13M material budget consisting of all materials necessary for hardware production. Coordinated with internal customers and external suppliers, ensuring materials met the cost, schedule, and scope of the contract & annual operating plan.Notable Accomplishments o Realized $7M in material sales ($3M above AOP); (0) material shortages

Greater Los Angeles Area

Project Lead for a $20M budget to fund infrastructure improvements and a 100% increase in the production of Liquid Propulsion Engines, in support of Human Spaceflight missions. Work scope consisted of relocating (19) Machine Tools, installing (2) Horizontal Boring Mills, establishing a 6100 S.F. Weld & Fitting Area, and the construction of a 7,335 S.F. high bay, dust-controlled facility.Responsible for developing & maintaining the scope, schedule, and cost of facility & manufacturing projects via interpersonal skills and a knowledge of engineering and project management. Provided technical guidance and quality oversight through all stages of a project, ensuring deliverables are consistent with the project statement of work and abide by all city, state, and federal regulations. Retained necessary in-house support and external labor via the clear and concise issuance of work authorizations, and interfaced with Sr. Project Management and Executive Leadership via project status and cost forecasting charts.Notable Accomplishments o Completed RS-25 Capacity Rate Increase on-time and under-budget, in support of NASA’s schedule. o Awarded the Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award by The Engineers’ Council.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Managed (5) direct reports of varying responsibilities, and lead the team in the end-to-end process of bringing a product from conception to market; establishing and coordinating suppliers, managing buildout timeline and budget, developing prototypes, sourcing equipment, overseeing installation, and ensuring successful operation. Obtained all necessary local and state permits for the facility and equipment; provide technical guidance and quality oversight, including code review, to ensure the buildout and subsequent operation was in compliance▪ Legitimized an amateur manufacturing operation by coordinating $100,000 in infrastructure improvements,Notable Accomplishments o $250,000 in new technology procurement and implementation o Creation of all process related SOP’s and Standard Work o Established additional manufacturing space and enable full on-site distribution capabilities

Hickory/Lenoir, North Carolina Area

Managed diverse projects across (10) facilities, including project justification, scheduling, preparation andspecification, cost and duration estimations, and selecting and coordinating vendors and contractors. o Completed a $30M equipment installation in 2015 which was projected to save $8M annually. o Completed $5M – $10M worth of capital projects annually.Ensured all projects were completed on time, within budget, and adhered to workplace safety standards. o Managed projects were incident and injury free, spanning (100)+ projects over (4)+ years.Oversaw, scheduled, and directed day-to-day facility operations for (5) manufacturing facilities; directing staff, contractors, and processes as required to sustain safe, continuous, and efficient facility operation. o Managed a yearly operating budget in excess of $1.5M.Negotiated contracts for utilities, telecommunications, grounds keeping, and janitorial services. o Successfully established a common vendor across (10) facilities for (3) separate services.Administered security and safety protocols for (10) facilities; routinely inspected, tested, and diagnosedequipment to ensure ongoing compliance with state law, local code, and in-house policies.

Yonkers, Ny

• Assisted in the redesign and patent process of two heat exchangers for a biodiesel processing machine.

New York, Ny

• Performed security related duties related to fulfilling rent control fraud and anti-theft contracts. • Responsible for coordinating the installation of commercial security systems and verifying completed work.

Bronx, New York

I aided students and faculty with any learning needs that involved the previously mentioned programs. I also managed the computer center as well as all manual labor associated with renovating and equipping classrooms, organizing the storage room and disposing of technology.

Bronx, Ny

I was a mathematics tutor which taught everything from basic algebra to advanced calculus. I was responsible for scheduling appointments, planning my own lessons and determining the most efficient teaching methods.

Yonkers, Ny

While working here I designed two functional mechanical parts for the Ridge Hill Project using AutoCAD and Solid Edge. I received valuable on site experience pertaining to large-scale construction sites. I was responsible for modifying and updating the AutoCAD database for the FEMA Flood Control Study. I also received insight into the steps and procedures necessary for the approval of engineering projects along with the corresponding safety and zoning regulations.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering, 3.3

Activities and Societies: ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers. AIAA: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics..

Education record

Activities and Societies: Study abroad program as part of BS in Mechanical Engineering.