Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Description: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Since 1921, Neapco has been a leading supplier of innovative driveline solutions to original equipment manufacturers and the global automotive industry. Neapco designs, manufactures, and distributes high quality, cost-effective OEM and aftermarket driveline products for automotive, light truck, heavy truck, off-road, off-highway, agriculture, and industrial applications .

Neapco is seeking a results-driven individual to join our team as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager . The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of manufacturing processes which maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency. This position will report to the Plant Manager and is based at our Components in Beatrice, Nebraska. It is extremely important this team member be aligned with Neapco’s Core Values of Partnership, Passion, Agility, Teamwork, Integrity, and Diversity and Neapco’s Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility goals and objectives. Compensation dependent upon qualifications.

Job Description: MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER

Key Responsibilities

Including but not limited to:

• Ensure that the manufacturing process is established with equipment, tooling, and process controls that can meet customer, risk, and operation targets.
• Support capital planning initiatives, recommending equipment upgrades and technology enhancements to support operational scalability.
• Directs activities of manufacturing engineers in developing labor standards, work instructions, operational description sheets, and labor costing.
• Provide technical guidance for CNC turning, centerless grinding, broaching, spline rolling, drilling, and related machining operations.
• Support heat treatment processes including induction hardening, carburizing, quenching, and tempering to meet metallurgical specifications.
• Develop process control plans, PFMEAs, and standard work instructions to ensure consistent product quality.
• Ensure processes comply with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Support PPAP documentation and launch readiness for new and modified products.
• Maintain metrics on equipment and tooling capacity utilization, regulatory conformance, launch performance, process performance, process control, PM performance, and labor standards conformance
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Skills

• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive or industrial production.
• 7 years manufacturing engineering experience in automotive or heavy industrial production, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in machining (turning, grinding, broaching) and heat treat operations.
• Demonstrated experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficient with CAD/CAM, CNC programming fundamentals, and industrial automation concepts.
• Knowledge of metallurgy, GD&T, and precision measurement tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Industrial Engineer or equivalent degree preferred.
  
  

Neapco recognizes that our team members are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing them with a safe, drug-free workplace fostering respect and ethical treatment. Unlawful discrimination in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, ethnic/national origin, age, sex, veteran status, disability, or any similar protected status is strictly prohibited. In return for their expertise and shared commitment to our goals, we offer our team members competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

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