Israel Pliego

Israel Pliego is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in management and project execution across multiple organizations. Currently serving as Engineering Manager at Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. since February 2025, Israel's previous roles include Sr. Engineer & Maintenance Manager at Del Monte Foods, Inc. and Plant Engineering Manager at Nestlé. Israel has a strong background in operational management, overseeing production lines, and leading automation and digitalization initiatives. With education in Mechatronic Engineering from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and Biomedical Engineering from Universidad Politecnica de Valencia, Israel combines technical expertise with leadership skills to drive efficiency and innovation in manufacturing environments.