Manufacturing Engineer

Vertiv Group•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Vertiv – STL Austin, Texas is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for executing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes at the STL facility, including developing efficient workflows, ensuring safety, and improving product quality. The Manufacturing Engineer will support production ramp and ongoing operations while ensuring alignment with global AME-defined manufacturing systems. This role serves as the on-site owner of manufacturing process execution and performance at STL.

Requirements

Proven ability to independently troubleshoot and stabilize manufacturing processes in a production environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing performance drivers, cost control, and process optimization
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment with minimal direction
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills
BS degree in a technical field required, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering preferred. Experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment required
Experience supporting production ramp, new product introduction (NPI), or early-stage manufacturing environments required

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting equipment, fixtures, or manufacturing tooling in a production environment preferred
Lean Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Identify, plan, and implement process improvements to enhance quality, reduce cost, increase productivity, improve safety, and optimize cycle time
Monitor manufacturing performance metrics (yield, cycle time, uptime, scrap) and drive actions to meet or exceed defined performance targets
Apply Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies to eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency
Support development and execution of process improvement strategies within the Operations organization
Provide hands-on support to production teams to troubleshoot issues and implement sustainable solutions on the shop floor
Ensure all process changes and improvements align with global manufacturing standards and system architecture
Partner closely with operators and production leadership to ensure processes are practical, sustainable, and consistently executed
Contribute to automation and tooling improvements where applicable
Support ISO Quality System requirements, Quality Policy, and broader continuous improvement initiatives
Execute manufacturing processes in accordance with global AME standards
Provide feedback to Global AME on process performance, gaps, and improvement opportunities
Support implementation of standardized processes, tools, and technologies
Develop, document, and continuously improve detailed work instructions and standard work
Ensure operators are trained and aligned to defined processes
Conduct Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify and mitigate potential risks in manufacturing processes
Partner with design engineering and product teams to support manufacturability and process improvements
Support execution of manufacturing-related projects at the site level
Coordinate implementation of new processes, tooling, and equipment
Ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables within project timelines
Collaborate with the Engineering Department to design, validate, and support fabrication of fixtures to support product development, testing, and production
Support early-stage manufacturing ramp, including process stabilization, debugging, and iteration
Operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving production environment with changing requirements
Assist with troubleshooting equipment and machine issues as needed