José Manuel is and industrial Technical Engineer and Graduate in Industrial Engineering from the University of León. He began his professional career in 1998 as an inspector for ATISAE in different areas, including lifts. During his more than 25 years of experience in TÜV SÜD ATISAE, he has held different positions, starting as an inspector, to later occupy the position of Technical Director of Industrial Safety, until now, where he is also Director of the Industrial Safety Division.

He is a member and Spokesperson of the Technical Committee of FEDAOC (Federation of Associations of Control Bodies).

José Manuel is currently the Chairman of Subcommittee 8 (Lift Inspection) within CTN192, Regulatory Inspection in UNE, where he started as a member in 2008.