https://simplecast.com Manufacturing Matters: A NEPIRC Podcast Manufacturing Matters is a podcast from NEPIRC that explores the people, companies and innovations driving manufacturing across Northeastern Pennsylvania. Through conversations with industry leaders, workforce advocates and manufacturing professionals, the podcast highlights career opportunities, emerging technologies and the impact manufacturing has on our region's economy and communities. 2026 NEPIRC en Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:38:17 +0000 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:41:48 +0000 https://nepirc-manufacturing-podcast.simplecast.com Manufacturing Matters: A NEPIRC Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/a493e718-c518-4b44-b229-e3a08a4c9848/4115333c-ee83-41f1-ad01-41ae545df0bc/3000x3000/manufacturing_matters_podcast_logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://nepirc-manufacturing-podcast.simplecast.com episodic Manufacturing Matters is a podcast from NEPIRC that explores the people, companies and innovations driving manufacturing across Northeastern Pennsylvania. Through conversations with industry leaders, workforce advocates and manufacturing professionals, the podcast highlights career opportunities, emerging technologies and the impact manufacturing has on our region's economy and communities. Randall Yash false https://feeds.simplecast.com/785W6ViI NEPIRC randy@NEPIRC.com 4c03e2d6-8873-4d9b-a911-cc84ec30d753 Manufacturing Matters Episode 1: Zachary Mulhern of Ashley Machine & Tool Guest

Zachary Mulhern
Operations Manager
Ashley Machine & Tool

Host

Randall Yash
Director of Technology
NEPIRC

Topics Discussed

  • Ashley Machine & Tool's role in aerospace manufacturing
  • Manufacturing commercial and government aircraft components
  • The importance of quality certifications and cybersecurity compliance
  • Zach's career journey into manufacturing leadership
  • Why soft skills matter in today's workforce
  • Workforce recruitment and retention challenges
  • The value of trade schools and technical education
  • Industry 4.0, AI and automation in manufacturing
  • Manufacturing career advancement opportunities
  • Company culture, employee development and work-life balance
  • Ashley Machine & Tool's facility expansion
  • Why manufacturing remains a strong career choice in Northeastern Pennsylvania
]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:38:17 +0000 randy@NEPIRC.com (Randall Yash, Zachary Mulhern) https://nepirc-manufacturing-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/manufacturing-matters-episode-1-zachary-mulhern-of-ashley-machine-tool-YawkBQFU Guest

Zachary Mulhern
Operations Manager
Ashley Machine & Tool

Host

Randall Yash
Director of Technology
NEPIRC

Topics Discussed

  • Ashley Machine & Tool's role in aerospace manufacturing
  • Manufacturing commercial and government aircraft components
  • The importance of quality certifications and cybersecurity compliance
  • Zach's career journey into manufacturing leadership
  • Why soft skills matter in today's workforce
  • Workforce recruitment and retention challenges
  • The value of trade schools and technical education
  • Industry 4.0, AI and automation in manufacturing
  • Manufacturing career advancement opportunities
  • Company culture, employee development and work-life balance
  • Ashley Machine & Tool's facility expansion
  • Why manufacturing remains a strong career choice in Northeastern Pennsylvania
]]> Manufacturing Matters Episode 1: Zachary Mulhern of Ashley Machine & Tool Randall Yash, Zachary Mulhern 00:33:11 In the inaugural episode of Manufacturing Matters, host Randall Yash sits down with Zachary Mulhern, Operations Manager at Ashley Machine & Tool in West Wyoming, PA. Zach shares his unexpected journey into manufacturing, discusses the aerospace industry, workforce development, emerging technologies and why manufacturing continues to offer rewarding and sustainable career opportunities in Northeastern Pennsylvania. In the inaugural episode of Manufacturing Matters, host Randall Yash sits down with Zachary Mulhern, Operations Manager at Ashley Machine & Tool in West Wyoming, PA. Zach shares his unexpected journey into manufacturing, discusses the aerospace industry, workforce development, emerging technologies and why manufacturing continues to offer rewarding and sustainable career opportunities in Northeastern Pennsylvania. automation, workforce development, manufacturing podcast, skilled trades, dream team, ashley machine & tool, aerospace manufacturing, northeastern pennsylvania manufacturing, soft skills, aerospace, ai in manufacturing, manufacturing jobs in pennsylvania, ai, industry 4.0, manufacturing careers, trade school careers, nepirc, manufacturing leadership, manufacturing workforce development, manufacturing technology false full 1