1. 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, CT
Chief 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, CT
Engineering 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, CT
Project 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, CT
Project 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, CT
Machine Designer
• Managed integration of multi-axis Cartesian robot systems into injection mold presses.

2. • Developed and designed end of arm tools, quick-change devices, safety guards and
conveyors.
1995.1998 Meccanica H7 S.r.l., Ascoli Piceno, Italy
Machine 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, Italy
Machine 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, Italy
Mechanical 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, CT
Bachelor 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.