Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

Vertiv • Ironton, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic Manufacturing Engineering Specialist for the Ironton site to drive operational excellence in the production of Industrial Thermal Units. This role focuses on the architectural and procedural optimization of the facility, including plant layout redesign, cost reduction initiatives, and the successful execution of NPDI (New Product Development and Introduction) projects. You will be responsible for maximizing floor space utilization, streamlining material flow, and modernizing fabrication processes to support high-growth thermal product lines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 7-10 years in manufacturing engineering, with a proven track record in large-scale facility layout and cost-out management.
• Experience in thermal/HVAC or industrial fabrication is required.
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD Factory Design or similar layout modeling software.
• Advanced data analysis for cost-benefit tracking.
• Mastery of Lean Manufacturing and advanced material flow logistics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement optimized facility floor plans using AutoCAD to maximize square footage, eliminate bottlenecks, and integrate new production cells.
• Lead year-over-year cost-out projects focused on material yield, labor efficiency, and scrap reduction across all fabrication and assembly operations.
• Manage the manufacturing launch of new thermal units, ensuring all NPDI milestones are met through rigorous Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
• Audit and modernize manufacturing routers, bill of materials (BOM), and SOPs to reflect current equipment capabilities and thermal testing standards.
• Facilitate Kaizen events to improve 5S standards and implement cellular manufacturing to reduce work-in-progress (WIP) inventory.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior