POSITION SUMMARY
Vertiv Delaware, Ohio is seeking a highly skilled Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The role will be responsible for optimizing our manufacturing processes, developing efficient workflows, ensure safety, and improve quality of our products. This role involves a blend of hands-on engineering and strategic planning to drive continuous improvement and support production operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Process Improvement and workflow optimization:
Identify, plan, design, and implement key projects to improve quality, reduce cost, increase productivity, ensure safety, and improve cycle time by minimizing wasted time, scrap, rework, etc., resulting in significant efficiency improvement and customer satisfaction.
Lead and design strategies for improving processes within the Operations organization.
Employ Lean methodologies and tools to accomplish business objectives.
Act as an advisor to the production team regarding projects, tasks, and operations.
Some automation work is to be expected.
Support ISO Quality System, Quality Policy, Continuous Improvement efforts, and utilize Lean Manufacturing Principles.
Work Instructions:
Develop, document, and maintain detailed work instructions for manufacturing processes.
PFMEA:
Conduct Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify and mitigate potential risks in manufacturing processes.
Project Management:
Ensure projects are completed on time.
Manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs.
Lead and direct the work of others.
Fixture Design and Fabrication:
Collaborate with the Engineering Department to design, validate, and fabricate fixtures to support product development, testing, and production.
Production Support:
Assist with troubleshooting equipment and machine issues as needed.
Additional responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong understanding of cost control, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work in a light manufacturing environment.
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
Experience working within Oracle EBS (preferred)
Education/Experience
BS degree in a technical field required, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering preferred. Experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
2-5 years’ experience in a production environment preferred.
2-5 years’ experience in equipment design and fabrication preferred.
Lean Certification preferred.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
Light manufacturing
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
Up to 10% if needed.
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
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’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned 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.
Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, preferably Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering; equivalent experience may substitute
- Strong understanding of cost control
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work in a light manufacturing environment
- Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills
- Two to five years of experience in a production environment
- Two to five years of experience in equipment design and fabrication
- Experience working with Oracle EBS
- Lean Certification
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
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.
Vertiv Insights
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.
