ANTHONY FERRANTE

*** ************ **. • Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 • 609-***-**** • adrkgr@r.postjobfree.com PROJECT MANAGER / DESIGN ENGINEER / SENIOR MRO BUYER Professional education in electro/mechanical design, product design and project management with a degree in Mechanical Engineering combined with many years in Fortune 500 companies. Demonstrated ability to take projects from inception to completion, winning cooperation from people at all levels. A problem-solver who can cut through non-essentials and provide alternatives based on attention to detail in analyzing the total picture. Experience includes:

Project Management • Inventory Management • Design Engineering Procurement Manager (MRO) • ECN / BOM Specialist • Planning / Forecasting • Production Manager • TQM • Contract Negotiations

ACHEIVEMENTS

• Introduced high-end CADD solids and graphics software as sales tools (CADKEY, AUTOCAD).

• Successfully interacted with clients to help design and market their products.

• Created Engineering Documentation Center and Product Specifications Library.

• Designed methods of assembly, SOP and quality/test systems.

• Implemented inter-departmental design review board to shorten cycle time (ECO’s & ECN’s).

• Lowered operating expenses by out-sourcing tedious production assemblies.

• Managed procurement of product inventory, bldg. repair parts and maintenance contracts.

• Reduced costs in production by cross training employees.

• Minimized field repairs by instituting quality control & testing programs.

• Increased inventory turns by introducing an MRP II system, which reduced lead times. LAUREL MFR’S INCORPORATED (2002-present) $10M metal fabricator and retail store fixtures Design Engineer / Project Manager / Buyer (MRO)

Work with clients on all new and redesign projects. Produce presentation drawing packages via CADD. Establish product design standards and convert concepts to working documents. Manage projects from start to delivery. Create all Engineering Documentation required. Interface with production to determine manufacturing processes and time line. All project designs based on sheet metal, tubing, piping and related hardware. Procure product inventory both domestically and overseas. Work with facility engineer to determine repair/replace factory equipment. Negotiate maintenance contracts with outside vendors. TEKBILT GAMING (2000-2002) $5M developer / manufacturer of video casino / amusement games Engineering Documentation Manager / Design Engineer Established product specification library, ECO tracking, CADD system and drawing management dept. Generate and distribute component fact sheets and fabricated parts drawings. Design and order prototype parts. Generate BOMs for new products. Manage all aspects of Engineering Documentation. Coordinate with the Manufacturing dept. on assembly methods. Set design standards for products. MERIT INDUSTRIES, INC. (1998-2000) $100M manufacturer of video amusement products Product Coordinator

Create Bills of Material for new and redesigned product. Initiate component evaluation and spec in parts. Categorize components and assign part numbers. Generate ECO’s and implement documentation. Project Manager

Coordinate and track all prototype projects to production line. Design all product upgrade and repair kits. Design input on new production assembly methods. Review and sign-off engineering drawings.