Manager Engineer
Resume:
RALPH M. TEDESCO
386-***-**** (cell)
E-Mail: **********@***.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position within a company that demands
the highest disciplined skills in Managerial Procedures, Operations and
Engineering. Working closely within a team environment where past skills,
experience and initiative can be used effectively.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
SEPTEMBER, 2005 - JUNE 2009
THOMPSON PUMP & MANUFACTURING - Manufacturer & Distributor of Small & Large
Pump Units
ENGINEERING MANAGER
Manage the entire Engineering Department and assist in managing the IT
department. Recommend changes in manufacturing methods and the design of
new pumping equipment. Instrumental in setting up the ISO 9001-2000 system
within Thompson Pump. Registration completed in June 2007. Training on
Microsoft Navision Software for the entire company.
DECEMBER, 2003 - JUNE 2005
PILGRIM ELECTRONICS Inc. - Distributor and Assembler of Electronics
Components
VALUE ADDED MANAGER
Manage departmental daily activities including Production Scheduling,
Assembly, Cost Estimating, Shipping Dept., Inventory and Cost Variances.
Provide Engineering Design and changes where required.
NOVEMBER, 1999 - JUNE, 2003
CASCO PRODUCTS CORP. - Div. SEQUA CORP. - Automotive Supplier
MANUFACTURING MANAGER
Manage departmental daily activities including Production Scheduling,
Assembly Production, PM, SPC, QS9000, Team Member Concepts, Variances,
Inventory Control, Goal Setting & Seminars.
Submit daily and weekly production reports including target data to obtain
required goals.
Interfaced with suppliers / vendors to maximize utilization of purchased
goods and provided services.
Assisting other departments for Engineering Designs & Problems that
required Solutions.
RALPH M. TEDESCO Page 2
JANUARY, 1996 - JANUARY, 1999
WOODBURY DEVICES INC., PRESSMATE INC., PANELBAR BARRIERS INC., NEPS INC.,
GATE DEVICES INC., PRESS ACCESSORIES SALES LLC. - Safety Equipment
Manufacturer
GENERAL MANAGER
Managing all responsibilities of daily operations. Accounts Receivables,
Accounts Payable, Sales, Purchasing, Advertising, Seminars, Production
Scheduling, Inventory Control, Process Methods, Assembly, Machining and new
Design Functions.
Initiated new policies and methods for Purchasing, reducing costs by
greater than 35%.
Reviewed P&L statements monthly and determined necessary adjustments and
corrections.
For two years sales dollars increased greater than 28% for the combination
of five companies.
Reviewed past and current Engineering designs, making necessary corrections
for compliance.
Interacted with lawyers involving litigation as it pertains to product
liability.
Acting Safety Manager and Facilities Manager in accordance with OSHA, DEP
and EPA regulations. Compiled and implemented Lock Out / Tag Out, MSDS and
Hazardous Materials manuals and procedures.
JUNE, 1995 - JANUARY, 1996
CASCO CORP. - DIVISION OF SEQUA CORP. - Automotive Supplier
SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Defined machine sequences, established and wrote machine specifications and
interacted with machine builders. Redesigned tooling and machine components
in areas that required improvements.
Troubleshot manufacturing problems and implemented necessary corrective
actions.
Trained personnel on new processes and procedures. Incorporated new
products into production.
JULY, 1994 - JANUARY, 1995
ECHO MFG. - Cosmetic Case Mfg. and Assembly
PLANT MANAGER
Manager of a entire manufacturing plant of approximately 150 employees.
Implemented manufacturing processes and solutions to co-ordinate the
functions of all departments involved in Assembly, Production, Injection
Molding, Machine Shop, Shipping, Receiving and Quality Control.
Created a team concept (TQM) used in solving assembly line and production
problems.
RALPH M. TEDESCO Page 3
JUNE, 1972 - MARCH, 1994
TORRINGTON COMPANY - DIVISION INGERSOLL RAND - Automotive Supplier
SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
From concept, designed, built and troubleshot all new and existing machines
for in plant use.
Designed, modified and updated new tooling concepts used in all
manufacturing production areas.
Redesigned electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems on all
machines used within the facility.
Supervised an assembly department of approximately 100 employees and
maintained monthly budgets on performance and established goals.
Used extensive TQM skills in supervising and leading various teams in
workshop seminars.
EDUCATION: WATERBURY STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Associates in Mechanical Engineering
Associates in Manufacturing Engineering
SKILLS: Mechanical, Industrial, Electronics & Electrical, All Microsoft
Computer Operating Systems, Microsoft computer programs,
Computer Installations, Training and Repairs, Machine Shop
Equipment, Safety Seminars, TQM Business Management
Strategy, FMEA Theory and Execution
PERSONAL: USN - Nuclear Submarine Service, Honorable Discharge
Retired Head Instructor of Tedesco's School of Self Defense
- Martial Arts School
Member of SME
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