Summary
Hugo Franco is a results-driven Manufacturing Engineer II with eight years of engineering and project leadership experience spanning defense, aerospace, and consumer products. He has a proven track record delivering complex projects on time and on budget, coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors while applying rigorous risk management and process optimization. A former Army officer with extensive operational and logistics experience, Hugo brings disciplined planning, safety-first leadership, and a knack for executing under pressure. He holds multiple graduate degrees in engineering and business, blending technical depth with strategic management skills. Currently at Panasonic North America after roles at Collins Aerospace and Briggs & Stratton, he consistently translates field-level manufacturing challenges into scalable production solutions. Notably, his background as both a software-minded engineer (GitHub bio: Software Engineer) and an operations leader enables him to bridge digital tools and shop-floor execution.
8 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree Industrial Engineering, Bachelor's degree Industrial Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey
Master of Engineering - MEng Engineering Management, Master of Engineering - MEng Engineering Management at Missouri University of Science and Technology
Master of Engineering - MEng Industrial Engineering, Master of Engineering - MEng Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University
Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management General, Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management General at Missouri State University
Spanish