Build Smart, Lead Strong | Steve Jackson - Eagle Technologies + MGA

Elizabeth Bernhard rounds out the remainder of her inaugural episode of 'Build Smart, Lead Strong' by conducting a five-part interview with Steve Jackson, Chief Operating Officer of Eagle Technologies. Steve Jackson, Chief Operating Officer at Eagle Technologies. Steve has been with Eagle for nearly three years and started as the Director of Project Management, VP of Operations, and became the COO nearly ten months ago,. Prior to Eagle, Steve served as the President and Owner of West Michigan Tool and Die. Eagle Technologies, headquartered in Bridgman, Michigan, “provides a turnkey solution for businesses seeking an all-in-one solution to automated production and testing.” They serve all industries but have extensive experience serving the automotive and electric vehicle market. What’s the origin of MGA? How did you get involved? What’s the current need for MGA as you see it? Let’s talk about talent. o Their success with apprenticeship programs. Note: that they currently have over 30 apprentices and over 40% of their workforce has gone through an Eagle apprenticeship program. o Their commitment to hiring high school youth from CTE programs o A concerted effort to diversify their workforce Let’s talk about the Electric Vehicle Market and Automation in Manufacturing · Q – What is Eagle’s role in the EV industry? · what does this investment do for the state? · Q – what does this investment do for the small to midsize manufacturers in Michigan? Michigan has a lot to be proud of when it comes to innovation and national leadership in the Electric Vehicle market. In Southwest Michigan for example, Eagle Technologies was one of the first automation companies to engineer and build EV battery production lines in North America. In addition, they are helping Michigan's small to mid-sized manufacturers optimize to be ready to support this growing industry. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork »