Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

Brief Job Description: 

IS(Infrustructure solution) AME will: 

AME coordinates and manages IS projects and processes in within a manufacturing environment for NPDI projects and during plant-to-plant transfers. You will collaborate with the cross functional teams globally to drive time to market requirements, operational excellence, capacity planning to support business growth. You will contribute in the scenario planning and project execution management translating the voice of the customer into Design for Manufacturing, FMEA analysis, supply chain mapping with optimization of lead time, cost and capital, prototyping & piloting, manufacturing facility layouts and product line testing.

Responsibilities:

• Expertise in applying problem solving and process improvement methods as well as tools (NPDI, ERP, MOM/MES, Traceability, Process Map, KPIs, Gemba, Process Mining, B.B.) 
• Partner with business units and functions to accelerate development of operational excellence opportunities and delivery of quality and efficiency projects through sustained process improvement and digital transformation. 
• Install lean and problem-solving excellence Globally.
• Cross-functional experience and exposure to enterprise-wide improvement project(s).
• The candidate ensures that there is consistency in the way all automation projects are scoped, procured, executed, and sustained across plants.
• The candidate will lead the Design for Automation process creation & continuous improvement within Vertiv’s New Product Development Introduction process.
• The individual will drive strategic initiatives and roadmaps related to the integration of automation technologies globally, while maximizing the ROI to improve operational performance at Vertiv manufacturing sites.
• The individual will be able to adapt lessons learned from vastly different manufacturing processes and reapply the methods to design, layout, specify, and integrate plant processes.
• In this role, the candidate will be technically capable of driving industry standards and set guidelines for electrical, controls, robotics, system software, and integration.
• This includes providing leadership analysis, design of the process, and facilitation of external system integrators to implement projects globally.
• The candidate will actively lead the research of emerging technologies and usage in the industry to build future competitive advantage for Vertiv’s manufacturing processes.
• The individual will partner with site operations & engineering managers (and teams), along with close relationships to enterprise lean and EHS, and Digital manufacturing team.
• Create and enhance current methodologies of automation assessment models for factories and warehouses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering – Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation technology or related
• Strong Lean Manufacturing & VSM experience, 5-7 years.
• Strong knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies, such as automation, robotics, and additive manufacturing
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence and process improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Expertise in implementing advanced manufacturing technologies + automation and processes
• Ability to think strategically and drive change in a dynamic environment
• Strong project management skills
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in advanced manufacturing 

Additional / Preferred Qualifications: - 

• Advanced Manufacturing Training/Expertise (i.e.: Lean, Six-Signa, etc.).
• Strong DFM experience/knowledge. 
• Strong knowledge in PMP process. 
• Knowledge in new manufacturing line setup. 
• Knowledgeable in product cost management
• PMO certification/ equivalent experience

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Think Big and Execute
• Act With Urgency
• Own It
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Promote Transparent and Open Communication
• Learn and Seek Out Development
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Lead by Example