Franco Zanol Vanset

Franco Zanol Vanset is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in customer support, project management, and product engineering across various industries. Currently serving as a Customer Support Engineer and Cost Improvement Leader at Nexteer Automotive, Franco is responsible for the design and support of Column Electric Power Steering systems, alongside leading cost reduction initiatives and change management. Previous roles include Sales Engineering Supervisor at Marel, where Franco managed sales projects for processing lines, and Senior Product Engineering Analyst at Suspensys, focusing on component development and project management. Franco's educational background includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and a certification in Engineering Economics and Cost Analysis from the same institution.