1. Frank Ross
113 Lucy Court (847) 372-7605
Lake Zurich IL, 60047 frankross16@gmail.com
Education
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Major: Industrial Engineering
Graduated: May 2015
Engineering Field Experience
Engineer Intern
United Stationers, Deerfield, IL June 2014 – August 2014
International wholesale distributor of business products
 Evaluated corrugate packaging pricing from multiple vendors to achieve cost savings for newly acquired
business unit
 Analyzed the random sample selection method for SOX to determine possibility of predicting which
samples would be picked enabling the facility to get the pertinent documentation in place to avoid
exceptions
 Examined trends in the packing and corrugate supply spend, researched and identified the root cause for
spikes and reported to management for remediation
 Analyzed inbound supplier violation data for trends attributed to both suppliers and facilities providing
the Operations Excellence team with the foundation to further examine and eliminate logistical and
operational issues
Process Analysis Intern
Allsteel, Muscatine, IA June 2013 – August 2013
Global manufacturer of office furniture
 Improved and updated product Discontinuation Execution Model consolidating important product line
information streamlining inventory planning
 Created replacement parts and finished goods warranty summaries highlighting potential parts to be
stocked for warranty purposes
 Developed and refined warranty replacement part plans approximating the cost of warranty parts to be
stocked beyond the product line obsolescence date
 Generated discontinuation, last order, and obsolescence dates initiating the timeline to end the production
of discontinued product lines
Industrial Engineer Intern
Encore Repair Services, East Dundee, IL June 2011 – July 2011
International leader in consumer electronics refurbishing, logistics, and inventory liquidation
 Created and implemented a kanban system for parts on assembly line eliminating stock-outs
 Designed and executed a system for sorting defective and recyclable parts improving inventory control
 Wrote work instructions that contributed to a doubling of MP3 line productivity
 Performed time studies for production supervisor improving planning and productivity
Validation Engineer Intern
Medical Murray, Lake Zurich, IL June 2010 – July 2010
FDA registered, ISO 13485 certified manufacturer & distributor of class I, II & III custom medical devices
 Assisted with data collection/entry into PQ (Process Qualification) Reports to maintain customer
expectations
 Processed ECOs (Engineering Change Order) from start to finish including information gathering,
drawing revisions, and implementation supporting accurate production documentation
 Created Device Master Records (DMRs) consistent with FDA and ISO requirements
 Performed physical inventory of products and parts in cleanroom improving WIP inventory accuracy
 Added notes and company heading to product drawings completing required documentation

2. Frank Ross
(847) 372-7605 frank-ross@uiowa.edu Page 2
Engineering Leadership Experience
Secretary, University ofIowa Society ofAutomotive Engineers (UISAE) June 2013 – Present
Vice President, UISAE August 2012 – June 2013
Member, UISAE November 2010 – Present
University of Iowa,Iowa City, IA
 Fabricated frame of mini baja car with team per schedule to prepare for national race
 Recruited and on-boarded new club members continuing club success
 Supervised team during shop work sessions insuring safety and accuracy of build
 Accomplished project goals within given time limits and budgets
Engineering Project Experience
Creation ofa more ergonomic aerobar system
Process Engineering Professor A. Pennathur
 Conducted research by interviewing sample population of triathlon cyclists
 Generated multiple product concepts using brainstorming
 Selected design based on research and manufacturability
 Fine-tuned design based on feedback from professor and TA
 Presented final design to class and in an elevator pitch competition
Handheld Tablet
Human Factors Professor P. Pennathur
 Designed prototype with project team based on selected age group
 Collaborated with team members to create PowerPoint prototype
 Presented prototype to professor and classmates
 Refined design based on feedback from audience
Popsicle Stick Table
Engineering Problem Solving I Professor Wilder
 Created prototype table design with team members
 Constructed prototype design with team on schedule
 Tested load capacity of prototype table
 Redesigned table structure based on initial results