The Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will lead and oversight multiple projects on assigned BU, focused on target plant Operations leading product transfers, new product introduction programs, process improvements, and capital projects to support Growth for the target sites and the standardization of manufacturing processes across Vertiv plants. This position will also coordinate the development and enforcement of global manufacturing standards and technology leadership. Interact directly with Design Engineering, Program Manager and Operations Team at the target site to coordinate and execute NPDI milestones and deliverables.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Line of Business Leaders to ensure manufacturing plans are aligned to Product Roadmaps.
- Responsible for End of Line Testing Equipment, Parameters, scripts and Capex associated
- Lead, Develop and implement manufacturing plans for assigned new products according to NPDI program
- Lead and Provide direct support for plant-to-plant product transfers and new product development programs.
- Support Vertiv manufacturing operations using standard processes, equipment, and manufacturing methods.
- Identify, justify, pilot, and commission Advanced Manufacturing technologies, processes, equipment, and practices. Capital projects that support Growth, NPDI, Product Transfers, Technical Capacity and Footprint associated
- Provide support for manufactured cost analyses of new and existing products.
- Responsible for the execution of Manufacturing Readiness Checklist and deliverables of NPDI Process
- Leader for Manufacturing Prototype builds along with the local operation team to achieve 2 weeks LT
- Accountable and Supportive Role for Engineering Prototype builds with Design Engineering
- Actively intervenes in growth strategies for assigned BU, footprint and technical capacity definition – Enables growth for Assembly, Fabrication, Testing, Infrastructure using latest simulation techniques, Digital Twin, Digital Factory
- Implement best manufacturing practices for existing processes and provide multi-site manufacturing engineering support.
- Assist with business-critical capital projects including facility planning, layout, and cost justification.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Science Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Business Operations Management and 5+ years manufacturing experience
- Preferred - MSME/IE/MBA and 3+ years manufacturing experience
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma formal training or certifications.
- PC working knowledge (MS Office, PDM system, CADD, Minitab)
- Facility or Production Line Layout development (using AutoCad or equivalent)
- Strong Mechanical aptitude
- Knowledge of assembly and fabrication processes
- Knowledge of Design tools, methods, and new technologies
- Working knowledge of financial and business applications
- Skill in vendor analysis and negotiations
- Strong communication skills to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
- Effective use of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvement tools.
- Preferred: Material Requirements Planning proficiency (ERP/MRP software)
- Preferred: Experience supporting manufacturing of system-level Configured products (containing controls and an HMI)
- Preferred: Experience compiling and submitting Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR’s)
Education And Certifications:
Minimum:
BSME/IE/Business Operations Management and 5-7 years manufacturing experience
Equivalent Professional Experience – 7 years of proven career and expertise
Preferred
MSME/IE/MBA and 5+ years of Advanced Manufacturing experience
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma formal training or certifications.
Requirements:
- Extensive knowledge of formalized Advanced and Lean Manufacturing applications.
- Extensive experience in New Product Development and Product Transfers.
- Strong Manufacturing toolset for line definition, work content, Process control, material handling and flow, ergonomics, simulation and optimization techniques for existing processes
- Excellent vertical communication, interpersonal, and motivation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively; ability to coach, train, facilitate and lead teams effectively in a transformational work environment.
- Demonstrated strong project management and technical skills; analytical skills; PC skills.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results through team building and teamwork. Focus on Execution, Bias for Action
Travel Time Required:
- Up to 50%
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
- Act With Urgency
- Foster a Customer-First Mindset
- Think Big and Execute
- Lead by Example
- Drive Continuous Improvement
- Learn and Seek Out Development
- Promote Transparent & Open Communication
At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Business Operations Management
- 5–7 years of manufacturing experience
- Equivalent professional experience of 7 years with proven career expertise
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma formal training or certifications
- Working knowledge of MS Office, PDM systems, CADD, and Minitab
- Facility or production line layout development using AutoCAD or equivalent
- Mechanical aptitude
- Knowledge of assembly and fabrication processes
- Knowledge of design tools, methods, and new technologies
- Working knowledge of financial and business applications
- Vendor analysis and negotiation skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective use of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvement tools
- Extensive knowledge of advanced and Lean Manufacturing applications
- Experience with new product development and product transfers
- Manufacturing expertise in line definition, work content, process control, material handling, flow, ergonomics, simulation, and optimization
- Project management, technical, analytical, and PC skills
- Ability to coach, train, facilitate, and lead teams
- Master’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or MBA
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience for candidates with a preferred advanced degree
- Material Requirements Planning proficiency and ERP/MRP software experience
- Experience manufacturing system-level configured products containing controls and an HMI
- Experience preparing and submitting Capital Appropriation Requests
Vertiv Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vertiv and has not been reviewed or approved by Vertiv.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with standard medical, dental, and vision plans plus wellness and mental-health resources. Core offerings also include disability and life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and PTO typical of large employers, and many U.S. salaried roles feature flexible or "unlimited" PTO approaches. These programs are part of a structured, global total rewards framework.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair at start for many office-based, engineering, and field service roles, and total compensation packages are viewed as stable. In some hourly manufacturing settings, overtime opportunities help boost overall earnings.
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What We Do
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to ensure its customers’ vital applications run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs approximately 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.
