Antonio Lafratta
Mechanical Systems Engineering Manager at FORTNA | MBA Candidate at UIUC Gies College of Business
- Role
- Mechanical Systems Engineering Manager at FORTNA
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Antonio Lafratta
Engineering Manager with 9+ years of experience leading engineering teams and delivering high-throughput automation solutions for manufacturing and warehousing operations.Proven track record in mechanical system design, cost estimation, and cross-functional leadership, supporting multi-million-dollar automation projects.Experienced in LGV systems, conveyor and sortation systems, AMR integration, and proposal strategy, with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.Currently pursuing an MBA to strengthen leadership, financial, and strategic decision-making capabilities.
Experience
Mechanical Systems Engineering Manager
Aug 2025 — Present · Чикаго, IL, US
Lead and mentor a team of 5 mechanical systems engineers delivering concept design, layouts, simulations and cost estimates for high-throughput parcel and e-commerce automation systems• Own the mechanical estimating process supporting multi-million-dollar proposals, improving bid accuracy and competitiveness• Drive the design of integrated automation solutions combining conveyor, sortation, and AMR technologies, optimizing system scalability and throughput• Collaborate cross-functionally with controls, electrical, and sales teams to develop fully integrated system solutions aligned with customer performance targets• Implement performance KPIs including time-to-quote and estimate accuracy, improving engineering responsiveness and operational efficiency• Provide technical leadership in proposal development, defining scope, identifying cost drivers, and mitigating engineering risks
Education
University of Illinois Chicago
Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering
2016 — 2017
Politecnico di Torino
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
2012 — 2015
Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Master of Business Administration
2028
Politecnico di Torino
Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering
2015 — 2017
Skills
- Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Ingegneria
- Thermodynamics
- Cad
- Solidworks
- Project Management
- Autocad
- Arduino (Hardware)
- Ingegneria Meccanica
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Matlab
- Team Work
- Codeblocks
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