Operations Engineering Project Manager

Vertiv Group • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) with deep expertise in manufacturing footprint and capacity optimization. This strategic role will support the development and execution of global manufacturing strategies to ensure scalable, cost-effective operations that align with long-term business growth. The ideal candidate brings a global mindset, cross-functional collaboration skills, and proven experience working across multiple product lines, facilities, and regions.

Requirements

• 4-8 years of experience
• Bachelors degree, preferably in an engineering field.
• Demonstrated success in leading or supporting global manufacturing transformation programs.
• Strong analytical skills, including financial modeling and use of simulation or capacity planning software (e.g. Simio, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of global supply chain dynamics, geopolitical influences, and total landed cost analysis.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills; able to influence at all levels.
• Multi-industry or multi-product-line experience.
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement background.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with digital manufacturing tools (e.g., MES, digital twins) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Global Footprint Strategy: Lead and contribute to long-term global manufacturing footprint optimization initiatives. Evaluate and recommend plant location strategies considering factors such as cost, geopolitical risk, technology enablement, supply chain resiliency, and customer proximity. Support make-vs-buy and vertical integration analyses aligned with product and process needs.
• Capacity Planning & Optimization: Conduct in-depth capacity modeling, scenario planning, and throughput analysis for multiple product lines. Identify and implement solutions to optimize plant loading, equipment utilization, and capital deployment. Partner with regional and plant teams to ensure alignment with growth forecasts and demand variability.
• Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration: Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure cross-functional alignment on strategic manufacturing decisions. Coordinate across global teams to standardize best practices and tools for footprint and capacity planning. Support product transfers and ramp-ups across regions, ensuring minimal disruption and operational continuity.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage manufacturing and business intelligence data (e.g., MES, ERP, capacity tools) to drive strategic planning. Develop and maintain models for manufacturing cost, utilization, and capacity scenario analysis.
• Process Standardization & Scalability: Promote scalable manufacturing processes, modular Bill of Process strategies, and digital factory principles. Support new product introduction by integrating design for manufacturability principles and capacity readiness into early planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees