Bob Leighton

Bob Leighton is an experienced professional in engineering and project management within the manufacturing sector. Currently serving as a Project Manager for Vendor Oversight at Southern Nuclear since August 2019, Bob also held the position of Senior Engineer - Manufacturing Process Specialist. Prior to that, Bob worked at Topre America Corporation as U.S. Sales Manager and Quality Manager from August 2017 to August 2019. Bob's extensive background includes roles at Magna International as Engineering Area Leader/Launch Manager with responsibilities for multiple program launches for Mercedes-Benz, as well as Operations Manager - Press Shop overseeing various teams to meet operational objectives. Previous positions include Press Shop Manager and Senior Engineer/Group Leader at Ogihara America Corporation, Stamping Engineer at Yorozu America Corporation, and Apprentice Tool & Die Maker at Lindy Industries. Bob Leighton earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Alabama in Huntsville.