Supervisor, Product Engineering

Product Design Engineering Supervisor

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 Design Engineering Supervisor. The Product Design Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for supervision of employees engaged in product design engineering. This position will report to the Director of Product Design Engineering 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 Design Engineering Supervisor

Including but not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise employees engaged in product design engineering.
• Design, implement and refine product development, testing and manufacturing processes.
• Supervise staff and assign tasks to product design engineering and technical personnel.
• Lead teams in the development of new products and processes.
• Oversee project logistics and resource allocation.
• Coordinate external design teams.
• Ensure professional standards are maintained for all designs and check work.
• Lead work and engineering systems and processes.
• Strive to improve efficiency and sustainability of processes and product designs, and to reduce waste.
• Assist in creating and overseeing project budgets and engage in cost management strategies.
• Attend trade shows and conferences, and make site visits to suppliers’ facilities.
• Assure that processes meet quality and safety compliance guidelines.
• Collaborate with other team leaders and departments.
• Forge and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Personnel and project management skills.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Leadership, teambuilding and mentoring skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and data analytics skills and experience.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 4-5 years relevant work experience.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience 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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