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. Recognized by Crain’s List in recent years, including Crain’s Fast 50 in 2020 and Crain’s Private 200 in 2021, and honored with multiple Supplier Quality Awards, Neapco’s agile, passionate, and diverse approach fuels a relentless focus on establishing, maintaining, and strengthening enduring professional partnerships.
As we move forward into our new century, Neapco continues our long tradition of quality and excellence by placing team members first, from safety and personal enrichment to professional development!
Neapco is seeking a results-driven individual to join our team as a Product Development Engineering Manager. The Product Development Engineering Manager will be responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, and overseeing activities in the product development engineering department. This position will report to the Plant Manager with a dotted line to the Product Development Leadership at our corporate office, and is based at our Components facility 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: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING MANAGER
Including but not limited to:
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all activities of the Aftermarket (AM) and Original Equipment (OE) product development engineering teams.
- Lead the design and development of breakthrough driveline products supporting Neapco Components’ Aftermarket (AM) and Original Equipment (OE) portfolio.
- Ensure Neapco products and engineering procedures comply with all customer-specific requirements, internal company standards, and automotive PPAP requirements (such as IATF 16949, as applicable).
- Actively participate in APQP and PPAP activities supporting Neapco Drivelines designs produced at the Beatrice facility.
- Create annual product design engineering group goals and mentor the team to achieve dynamic results.
- Develop robust prototype plans, including material procurement, building and testing.
- Facilitate the launch of new products through cross-functional cooperation between local quality, manufacturing, sales, and production organizations.
- Define and administer an annual budget for the department.
- Champion frequent and effective communications with customers, suppliers, and all internal teams.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- 7-10 years of design and release experience with driveline, powertrain, or chassis systems.
- Demonstrated technical and professional skills in the job-related area.
- Familiarity with:
- Iron castings, steel and aluminum forgings, heat treat, machining and weld techniques
- CAE tools, DVP&R test planning, Six Sigma quality techniques, and powertrain NVH concepts
- IATF-16949 and automotive PPAP requirements
- 3+ years of related management or supervision experience.
- High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others.
- High level of oral and written communication skills.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field required; MBA 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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Skills Required
- 7-10 years of design and release experience with driveline, powertrain, or chassis systems
- 3+ years of related management or supervision experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- MBA
- Familiarity with iron castings, steel and aluminum forgings, heat treat, machining and weld techniques
- Familiarity with CAE tools, DVP&R test planning, and powertrain NVH concepts
- Experience with Six Sigma quality techniques
- Knowledge of IATF-16949 and automotive PPAP requirements; active participation in APQP/PPAP activities
- High level of oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
What We Do
Neapco is a leading supplier of innovative driveline solutions for Tier One original equipment manufacturers and the global automotive industry. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes OEM driveline products for automotive and non-automotive applications throughout the globe, combining innovative in-house design and efficient production processes to provide high-performance, competitively priced products.
