Automatic Feed
Jeff Gerken has extensive experience in the mechanical engineering field, currently serving as the Manager of Mechanical Engineering at Automatic Feed Company since March 1992. In this role, Jeff is responsible for advancing technical directives for machinery design and overseeing daily operations related to mechanical designs, project profitability, and global marketing strategy. Previous positions at Automatic Feed Company include Sales Engineer/Project Manager, Mechanical Project Engineer, and Mechanical Design Engineer, where Jeff managed multi-million dollar projects, ensured customer specifications were met, and contributed to machine design and system installations. Prior to Automatic Feed Company, Jeff worked as a Process Engineer at SSOE, Inc., specializing in industrial ventilation and clean room system design. Jeff holds an MBA in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University and a BSME in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Toledo.
Automatic Feed
Automatic Feed Company was acquired by Nidec Minster Corporation in 2023, and joined the Nidec Press & Automation group of companies. Founded in 1949, Automatic Feed Company designs and manufacturers coil processing equipment for the automotive and steel industries. Well known for its robust and technologically advanced systems, Automatic Feed Company was given the 2004 General Motors Supplier of the Year Award. Quality certifications including ISO 9001:2015 With 80 employees and multi-disciplined professionals, the company has earned a solid reputation in coil processing design for the automotive markets. Automatic Feed Company not only serves the domestic market along with the new domestics, but also exports equipment, to Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, South Africa, among others, and has achieved more than 70 years of excellence in engineering and machinery design. Visit www.automaticfeed.com for additional information and career opportunities