Development Manager Product

FLAVIO GIOFFREDI

Italian & U.S. Citizen

Cell: 1-954-***-**** ***************@*****.***

LinkedIn Url: www.linkedin.com/in/flavio-gioffredi Mechanical Project Designer Product Development Manager 2D & 3D CAD Designer & Manufacturing Drafter

Detail-oriented & results-driven mechanical designer & product development manager with 30+ years of experience, resulting in a combination of well-rounded, broadly developed skills in mechanical design and product management. Specialized in designing natural gas compressors, heating components for industrial and civil use, hydraulic pumps and motors, tools, and engines & gearboxes for elevator technology. Experienced in developing technical drawings and plans, building prototypes for testing purposes and making mechanical improvements in projects. Provides detailed drafting and design solutions facilitating project success. Competencies

Mechanical drawing, testing &

certifications

Project development of die

castings, relative mold conception

and openings

Elevator gear and gearless

Development of printed rubber

projects, knowledge of elastomers

Development of casting projects

Design for manufacturing

Compressed natural gas (CNG)

for autotraction

Geometric Dimensioning &

Tolerancing

Rapid 3D Prototyping

Work within time/cost restraints

Oil & gas distribution components

Project development of plastic

components, relative conceived

molds and openings

Design for assembly &

manufacturing

IP protection degree for engines

Research & Development (R&D)

Detail & Assembly Design

Relevant Technical Expertise:

SolidWorks 3D Software AutoCAD 2D Software AS400 Management System SageERP X3 UNI EN ISO Drafting Solid & Parametric Modeling Model-Based Definition (MBD) Digital Product Definition (DPD) GD&T Standards Solid Edge & Inventor (basic) Orthographic, Auxiliary, Isometric and Oblique Projection PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER

ACR Electronics, Inc. Fort Lauderdale FL USA Sept. 2023 – Current. ACR Electronics, Inc. designs and manufactures a complete line of safety and survival products, such as Emergency Distress Beacons (EPIRBs, ELTs, Personal Locator Beacons), Distress Strobe Lights, Maritime Searchlights, Survival Products, GMDSS and SOLAS Approved Products, Avionics, Outdoor Survival Gear, and Antennas.

Leads the mechanical design production and qualifications test. Develop projects of new products, create assemblies and related components, drawings, work instructions. Drives production assembly and test planning, procedures and documentation.

Capable to lead all required activities of the engineering organization across new product development and sustainment activities; Improvements and problem solving of current products. Develop fixtures for testing electronic PCB boards. Through a 3D print process, create instruments, prototypes and tools for the manufacturing. Process mechanical structural analysis. Engage in key customer communications to effectively implement design and production level improvements in products.

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

● Designed and improved an open project for a new Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) product prior to launch on the market.

● Developed multiple fixture station projects for testing electronic PCB boards.

● Developing the mechanical part of a new aviation project - Electronic Locator Transmitter Distress Tracking

(ELT DT) destined for the most important aircraft companies. SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER ENGINEER

ACR Electronics, Inc. Fort Lauderdale FL USA 2018 – Current. ACR Electronics, Inc. designs and manufactures a complete line of safety and survival products, such as Emergency Distress Beacons (EPIRBs, ELTs, Personal Locator Beacons), Distress Strobe Lights, Maritime Searchlights, Survival Products, GMDSS and SOLAS Approved Products, Avionics, Outdoor Survival Gear, and Antennas.

Develop projects of new products, create assemblies and related components, drawings, work instructions. Improvements and problem solving of current products. Develop fixtures for testing electronic PCB boards. Through 3D print process, create instruments, prototypes and tools for the manufacturing. Process mechanical structural analysis.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

● Designed and improved an open project for a new Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) product prior to launch on the market.

● Developed multiple fixture station projects for testing electronic PCB boards.

● Developing the mechanical part of a new aviation project - Electronic Locator Transmitter Distress Tracker (ELT DT) destined for the most important aircraft companies.

MECHANICAL DESIGNER PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Alberto Sassi S.P.A Holding, Bologna, Italy 2014 - 2018 Leading manufacturer of gears, gearless and motors for elevators since 1946; supplying & servicing global companies such as Schindler, Kone, Otis & others.

Create CAD 3D models using Solidworks and drawings for detail components, subassemblies, and assemblies. Prepare bills of materials (BOMs) resolve technical design challenges, and help plan projects and design approaches. ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

● Modeled 2 cast engine bodies for Alberto Sassi Spain division plant; completed 100% of assigned project within budgetary, schedule, weight and cost constraints.

● Developed other mechanical components related to the project.

● Developed two significant elevator engines currently in production at Alberto Sassi Spain.

● Developed the IP66 project of some Alberto Sassi engine models independently. Followed entire project certification process interacting autonomously with the accredited laboratory until the release of the IP66 final certifications.

● Developed a project for the modernization of lift systems for Schindler Elevators and Escalators, an important global client. Schindler approved the project that is currently used with Alberto Sassi engines for implant modernization.

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MECHANICAL DESIGNER PROJECT MANAGER

X.MEM SRL, Cento (Ferrara), Italy Jan. 2014 - June 2014 Private technical studio that operates as a technical and design support for external companies. Construct from drawing board 3D modeling and mechanical designs in various industries such as vending machines, pumps and hydraulic components, compressors, vacuum and carpentry. Used 3D programs such as inventor, Solid Edge and Solidworks.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

● Conceptualized and developed magnetic drum separator for a company client, as well as other projects for clients. MECHANICAL PROJECT DESIGNER PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Watts Industries, Cento (Ferrara), Italy 2004- 2013 U.S. based (Boston) multinational company. Specializing in heating for industrial and civil use, components for gas, diesel and fuel oil.

Worked within the technical office of the Research & Development Dept. Project manager of new products such as gas pressure governors, solenoid valves, gas and oil filters, jerk handle on-off valve, gas compensator joints, relief valve, pressure regulators with shut off, automatic solenoid valves. Create 3D models and drawings boards. Prototypes for testing laboratory, cost control and production process of components and assembly. Prepare bills of materials

(BOMs).

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

● Creation of multiple projects required by the market. Completed projects for gas regulators and electrovalves.

● ISH International Expo (Frankfurt, Germany): Attended bi-annual expo as technical support for clients and for those who had interest in our products and technical data. MECHANICAL DESIGNER PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

SAFE SpA, San Giovanni in Persiceto (Bologna), Italy 1996 - 2004 Company specializing in CNG gas compressor units for autotraction. Mechanical designer of components and assemblies for natural gas compressor. Develop layouts of complete gas distribution implants.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

● Created instructional drawings for instruction manuals for mounting gas compressors used in the factory mounting line within the company.

● ABB Group (Vaasa, Finland): Attended training for assembly & alignment of electric motor – compressor unit. CAD DRAFTER

Studio A.S.E. S.r.l., Massa Finalese (Modena), Italy 1993 - 1996 Private technical studio that operates as a technical and design support for external companies. Mechanical designer working for various companies and for different types of mechanical products such as automatic machinery, steel structures of various kinds, automotive, hydraulic sector etc. Page 3 of 4

EDUCATION

INDUSTRIAL MECHANICAL DESIGN & MECHATRONICS DIPLOMA Institute of Higher Education - IIS F.lli Taddia, Cento, Italy 1991 - 1996 Studied mechanical and mechatronic general issues related to the field of industrial factories & machines, connected to the design, construction and management of equipment & systems. Five-year course study; competence in the following:

■ read & create mechanical drawings by hand

■ process work cycles necessary for the execution of machining on machine tools & subsequent assembly

■ carry out projects on groups of machines with the choice of materials & appropriate sizing of the various organs

■ develop programs for machine tools & numerical control machining centers & with the aid of CAD-CAM programs

■ use of specific tools to measure, process & evaluate quantities & technical characteristics

■ collaborate in the control, testing & maintenance of materials, semi-finished & finished products

■ integrate the knowledge of mechanics with notions of electronics & computer science aimed at industrial automation.

■ work on traditional machine tools

AUTOCAD 2D CERTIFICATION

Regional Training Center – Cento (Ferrara), Italy 1996

■ AutoCAD 2D drawings training with final test using AutoCAD 2D Software CONTINUING EDUCATION

■ ABB Group (Vaasa, Finland): Attended training for assembly & alignment of electric motor – compressor unit.

■ Solidworks Annual Last Edition Continuing Education/Training (2004 – present)

■ In WATTS Industries participated in KAIZEN Production System and Value Analysis/Value Engineering

(VA/VE) training

COMPUTER & LANGUAGE SKILLS

Microsoft Outlook Lotus Notes Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Adobe Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Works Google Products Internet Explorer FireFox PC Software/ Hardware English: professional working proficiency Italian: native proficiency Spanish: limited working proficiency Swedish: elementary proficiency Rewards & Recognition

Promoted in ACR ELECTRONICS, Inc. from Senior Mechanical Engineer to Principal Mechanical Engineer after achieving project goals.

In ALBERTO SASSI SpA, after obtaining the IP66 certifications received a promotion in job level.

Promoted yearly in SAFE SpA due to proficiency in work performance; given additional responsibilities and project development tasks under the supervision of the chief engineer. Page 4 of 4

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