Manuel V.

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ABOUT MANUEL V.

Manuel Vite Lead Engineer | B.Eng. Mechatronics | M.Eng. Advanced Manufacturing | Project Management Specialist | Accessories Engineering | Vehicle Body and Closures Systems Engineering | Innovative Problem Solver | 12 Patents | Technology Enthusiast | MEX-USA Citizen | Bilingual Spanish-English I am an accomplished automotive professional with over 13 years of experience in the Automotive Industry with a strong educational background, including a Bachelor\'s in Mechatronics Engineering, a Master\'s in Advanced Manufacturing, and specialized training in Engineering Project Management. My career has been marked by innovation and success, evidenced by ten granted patents from the U.S. Patent Office. My core strengths lie in conceptualizing, designing, engineering, developing, releasing and launching complex vehicle components, as well as effectively managing engineering projects from initial planning through production. Professional Background: DINA Camiones-Mexico (2010): As Design Engineer, I contributed significantly to the successful launch of the DINA Brighter & DINA Liner projects in 2012. My responsibilities included designing and developing structural components. NISSAN Technical Center-Mexico (2013): As Design Engineer, I designed and developed accessories for a range of Nissan projects. These projects saw successful launches in 2015. I achieved notable success by securing five patents from the U.S. Patent Office through my innovative designs. 2015: As Design Engineer, I contributed to the successful launch of under and upper body components for projects like Versa, Note, and Kicks, which were introduced in 2017. TOYOTA Technical Center-North America U.S.A.(2018): As Senior Design Engineer, I played a pivotal role in the conceptualization and design of upper body components for the Tundra project, successfully launched in 2021. NISSAN Technical Center-North America U.S.A.(2018): As Senior Design Engineer, where I took charge of Project Management, Design and Development for Innovative Accessories across Nissan and Infiniti programs. I also led the conceptualization, design, engineering, and submission of seven new patents to the U.S. Patent Office. 2021: As Senior Design Engineer, I assumed responsibility for Project Management, Design, and Development of Closures Systems for upcoming Nissan and Infiniti projects. 2023: Currently, I serve as a Lead Engineer, where I provide expertise in Technical Leadership, Project Management, Innovation, and Problem Solving for Closures Systems for Nissan and Infiniti.