Neapco is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee the development and implementation of manufacturing processes that maintain proper product functionality and cost efficiency.
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Other
- Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive or industrial production.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- 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.
