NN, Inc. Appoints Industry Veteran Robert Esch as President & CTO of Machined Products
NNBR•NN, Inc. promoted Robert Esch to President & CTO, Machined Products effective June 8, 2026, centralizing leadership of its global machined products operations under one executive. Esch’s decades-long tenure and engineering expertise aim to drive growth in automotive, electric grid, data center, medical, defense and electronics markets.
1. Executive Appointment
NN, Inc. appointed Robert Esch as President & Chief Technical Officer, Machined Products, effective June 8, 2026, elevating his role within the global leadership team.
2. Global Machined Products Leadership
In this capacity, Esch will consolidate technical, business development and operational functions for machined products across North America, South America, Europe and China to drive strategic growth initiatives.
3. Experience and Growth Strategy
Esch brings decades of engineering and leadership experience from his tenure at NN, with a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, positioning him to expand the company’s presence in automotive, electric grid, data center, medical, defense and electronics markets.
