Summary
Jose Esteban is an accomplished automotive operations executive with 10+ years of leadership across North America, Europe and Africa, now serving as Managing Director North America based in Ann Arbor. He has a strong track record running P&L, greenfield plant launches, lean manufacturing and purchasing for global OEM programs, most recently directing chassis operations and multi-plant networks. Known for blending quality engineering roots with strategic commercial and sourcing expertise, he has driven continuous improvement across US and Mexico operations for major automotive groups. Jose builds long-term relationships grounded in respect and has repeatedly moved between hands-on plant leadership and regional strategic roles. Unusually for an operations leader, he also studied computer engineering and classical guitar, reflecting a technical curiosity and creative bent beyond manufacturing. This combination helps him translate complex engineering and supply-chain challenges into pragmatic, relationship-driven solutions.
10 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Industrial Engineering Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering Industrial Engineering at Universidad de Valladolid
Classic Guitar, Classic Guitar at Conservatorio Superior de Música de Valladolid