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EPISODE · Oct 21, 2025 · 56 MIN

Episode 133 - Shaping the future of manufacturing talent with Doug Rood

from 17County · host York County Development Corporation

Today we’re sitting down with someone who's at the front lines of both high-tech manufacturing and long-term workforce strategy. Doug Rood is the Senior Manager of Operations Quality at Collins Aerospace in York, a global player in aerospace manufacturing and a major employer in our region. Beyond the production floor, Doug plays a vital role in shaping the future of manufacturing talent in Southeast Nebraska through his leadership with the Southeast Nebraska Manufacturing Alliance. Today’s conversation is all about why this work matters—how industry leaders are coming together to grow and sustain a talent pipeline, and what it means for the next generation of manufacturers.

Today we’re sitting down with someone who's at the front lines of both high-tech manufacturing and long-term workforce strategy. Doug Rood is the Senior Manager of Operations Quality at Collins Aerospace in York, a global player in aerospace manufacturing and a major employer in our region. Beyond the production floor, Doug plays a vital role in shaping the future of manufacturing talent in Southeast Nebraska through his leadership with the Southeast Nebraska Manufacturing Alliance. Today’s conversation is all about why this work matters—how industry leaders are coming together to grow and sustain a talent pipeline, and what it means for the next generation of manufacturers.

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