Manny Resendes
Series Director @SkillsUSA
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WORK HISTORY
Series Director @SkillsUSA
I support SkillsUSA by advocating for careers in manufacturing and promoting technical education. With my background in toolmaking, CNC machining, and manufacturing optimization, I help shape competitions, guide students toward industry ready skills in manufacturing and emphasize the value of hands-on skills. My goal is to bridge the gap between trade schools and real-world manufacturing, ensuring students have the skills to build a career that has endless potential.
EDUCATION
Bristol Community College, Fall River
Associate’s Degree, Business Administration and Management
Diman Reginal Vocational Technical High School
High School, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
ABOUT MANNY RESENDES
One thing I don’t tolerate? Downtime. Keeping manufacturing operations running at peak efficiency isn’t just about maintenance, it’s about designing processes that don’t break down in the first place. High-reliability setups, predictive maintenance, and stripping out unnecessary complexity—that’s how you keep uptime high and quality locked in.I don’t just keep manufacturing operations running, I make sure they run better, faster, and at lower cost. That’s how you cut waste, maximize uptime, and keep profits strong.With 30 years in manufacturing, I’ve seen firsthand how this industry rewards problem-solvers and efficiency experts. And it’s not just about the machines—the real future of manufacturing? It’s the next generation.Trade schools are a wicked good entry into this industry, and I’ll say it straight—a skilled toolmaker, CNC programmer, or process engineer isn’t stuck in a cubicle—they can take their skills anywhere in the world. Manufacturing isn’t just a local job—it’s a wicked smaht career that can span the globe if you know how to run the right processes and solve the right problems.I’ve worked my way up from trade school to toolmaker, CNC programmer, design engineer, process improvement leader, quality manager, plant systems manager, NPI engineer, and now Head of Engineering. That journey gave me a deep understanding of how every phase of manufacturing fits together—and how to strip it down to its simplest, most efficient form.I’m here to talk cost reduction, uptime optimization, deep draw design, progressive stampings, and how we make manufacturing faster, bettah, and smarter. Let’s connect—whether it’s about cutting cycle times, keeping manufacturing operations running, or making sure the next generation knows manufacturing isn’t just a job—it’s a career with endless possibilities.
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