Employee feedback underscores alignment to Core Values and momentum for continued growth
KNIGHTSTOWN, Ind., Sept. 29, 2025 — NexGen Manufacturing today announced results from its latest workplace review, highlighting a resilient, high-performance culture aligned to the company’s Core Values: Commitment to Excellence, Trustworthy, Thoughtful Communicator, Ownership, and Engineered Solutions Partner.
Built on direct employee input, the findings reinforce that NexGen’s values are embedded in daily operations—from the shop floor to engineering and customer service. Notably, employees reported that their co-workers consistently live the company’s Core Values, reflecting a shared standard of professionalism, teamwork, and accountability.
Highlights
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Values in practice: Employees report peers consistently exemplify NexGen’s Core Values in day-to-day work.
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Strength in belonging and performance: Feedback points to a culture where people feel respected and supported while meeting high expectations.
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Communication that enables execution: Regular touchpoints, visible leadership, and fast feedback loops help teams move with clarity and urgency.
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Growth mindset: Employees cite meaningful coaching, skills development, and increasing ownership as the company scales.
Employees cited leadership accessibility, coordinated handoffs across weld, forming, laser, machining, and engineering, and a steady cadence of communication as drivers of inclusion and throughput. Managers are recognized for coaching and setting clear expectations, while team members emphasized pride in quality, delivery, and doing right by the customer.
“We’ll continue to double down on what works—visible leadership, signal-rich communication, and manager-led development—while keeping relentless focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost,” said Tim Riethmiller, Chief Commercial Officer. “Our values are not a poster on a wall; they’re operating principles that guide decisions at speed.”
About NexGen Manufacturing
NexGen Manufacturing is a contract manufacturing partner headquartered in Knightstown, Indiana. We deliver engineered, production-scale solutions through integrated capabilities in fabrication, machining, assembly, and finishing—helping customers accelerate timelines, improve quality, and reduce total cost of ownership.
NexGen Manufacturing — Engineered for Excellence. Designed for Tomorrow.
