Wallingford, CT 06492 U.S.A.

Franco Pezza E-mail: franco.pezza@live.com

Profile: Mechanical Engineer with emphasis in creativity and innovation. Extensive machine design experience including, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, servo

controls, robotics, vision systems, industrial automation and integration Proven problem solver skills along with recognized team leadership Proficient in AutoCAD, Solidworks, Inventor, Microsoft Project and Office

Job Experience:

2013-2015 EDAC Technologies, Machinery Division, Farmington, CTChief Design Engineer / Engineering Manager Designed and tested with success several new high frequency spindles for precision

grinding machinery. Designed and managed the refurbishing of center-less grinder machines utilizing Allen-

Bradley and B&R advanced control systems. Edited and filed a Non-Provisional patent application for a new spindle design including

performing a preliminary patent search, writing the content of the application, and drawing illustrations and diagrams.

2011-2013 SPX Precision Components, FENN Division, Newington, CTEngineering Manager / Chief Design Engineer Managed the engineering department of a metal forming machinery manufacturer. Introduced with success the culture of creativity and innovation in order to regain market

shares in the metal forming field. Managed the redesign, the development and the testing of the spring coiler machine with

state-of-the-art controls and human-machine interface along with an improved mechanical performance.

Managed the project, the design, the development, the assembly and the testing of the longest metal draw-bench in the country.

2005-2011 Raymon Tool, Hamden, CTProject Manager / Chief Machine Designer Collaborated with manufacturer companies in developing the design of automated

assembly equipment and prototypes. Supervised all developmental stages of projects from concept to customer approval and post sales services.

1999-2003 Staban Engineering Co., Wallingford, CTProject Manager / Chief Machine Designer Collaborated in the design and development of automated equipment including indexing

machines, packaging machines, pneumatic presses and adhesive dispensing devices. Developed conceptual design, edited proposals and conducted technical presentations

for customers. Supervised and managed a small team of engineers. Managed direct relationships with clients and vendors. Edited and developed documentation and user manuals.

1998-1999 Wittmann Robot & Automation Systems, Torrington, CTMachine Designer Managed integration of multi-axis Cartesian robot systems into injection mold presses. Developed and designed end of arm tools, quick-change devices, safety guards and

conveyors.

1995-1998 Meccanica H7 S.r.l., Ascoli Piceno, ItalyMachine Designer Designed servo driven packaging machine for the plastic bottles industry. Cooperated in the design and development of a dial plate, indexing machine for the

pharmaceutical industry. Collaborated in the design of a high-speed packaging machine for the plastic bottles

industry. Detailed and designed an automatic assembly line for the appliances industry.

1992-1995 Curioni Sun S.r.l., Teramo, ItalyMachine Designer Collaborated in the design and development of a shopping paper bags machine. Coordinated the redesign to achieve customer’s specs, mechanical improvements, cost

reductions, applying European safety standards and CE marking compliance. Edited the user’s manual for the machine utilizing the ISO 9000 standards.

1990-1992 IMT S.p.A., Ascoli Piceno, ItalyMechanical Designer Participated to the design, development and testing of high security lock set. Researched and developed a new ultra-high security lock set with 15 pins that allowed

the usage of a master key with billions of combinations.

Education:

University of New Haven, West Haven, CTBachelor of Science. Major in Mechanical Engineering (graduated with honors in 2009) GPA 3.6; Honors: Dean’s List (2003-09).

Patents: US 8,545,349 Issued: Oct.1, 2013; Title: Broadhead arrowhead having deployable blades.

Other Skills: Fluent Italian; Gourmet Italian Chef; Tennis player.

References: Available upon request.