Product Development Engineering Manager

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.