Graciela Manzanares Sousa
About Graciela Manzanares Sousa
Graciela Manzanares Sousa is a New Product Introduction Engineer currently working at Nuro since 2022. She has extensive experience in engineering roles across various companies, including positions in manufacturing and research and development.
Current Role at Nuro
Graciela Manzanares Sousa serves as a New Product Introduction Engineer at Nuro, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the introduction of new products, ensuring that they meet the necessary specifications and quality standards. Her experience in engineering and product development contributes to Nuro's mission of advancing autonomous delivery solutions.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Before joining Nuro, Graciela held several engineering positions. She worked as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Wisk from 2019 to 2022, where she focused on manufacturing processes. Prior to that, she was a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer-NPI at C&H Enterprises, Inc from 2017 to 2019. Her earlier internships included roles at Empresarios Agrupados and GRUPO DETECTOR in 2013, and Tecnatom in 2014, providing her with a diverse background in engineering.
Educational Background
Graciela has a comprehensive educational background in engineering. She earned a Bachelor's (Hons) in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering from Glyndŵr University in 2012. She continued her studies at Universidad Pontificia Comillas, achieving a degree in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Mechanics and a degree in Industrial Organization Engineering. Additionally, she completed her MS in Aerospace Engineering at San Jose State University in 2017.
Internship and Early Career
Graciela's early career included various internships that provided her with foundational experience in engineering. She interned as a Manufacturing Process Engineer at Tecnatom in 2014 and worked as a Research & Development Engineer Intern at GRUPO DETECTOR in 2013. These roles allowed her to develop practical skills in manufacturing and operations planning, which have been essential in her subsequent positions.
Skills and Specializations
Graciela possesses expertise in manufacturing engineering, product introduction, and operations planning. Her work across multiple companies has equipped her with skills in process optimization, product development, and team collaboration. She has experience in both mechanical and aerospace engineering, allowing her to contribute effectively to diverse engineering projects.