Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Vertiv•Delaware, OH

About The Position

The Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer leads multiple projects for an assigned business unit, focusing on target plant operations, product transfers, new product introduction programs, process improvements, capital projects that support growth, and standardization of manufacturing processes across Vertiv plants. The role coordinates the development and enforcement of global manufacturing standards and technology leadership. It works directly with Design Engineering, Program Managers, and target-site Operations teams to coordinate and execute NPDI milestones and deliverables. The position supports manufacturing operations through standard processes, equipment, and methods; leads manufacturing plans for new products; provides direct support for plant-to-plant transfers and product development; and identifies, pilots, and commissions advanced manufacturing technologies. It also supports manufacturing cost analysis, prototype builds, manufacturing readiness activities, capital projects, facility planning, and growth strategies involving footprint and technical capacity. The role applies simulation techniques, Digital Twin, and Digital Factory approaches to improve manufacturing capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Business Operations Management, with 5–7 years of manufacturing experience; equivalent professional experience may be considered with seven years of proven career experience and expertise.
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 of existing processes.
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma formal training or certifications.
Working knowledge of PC applications including MS Office, a PDM system, CADD, and Minitab.
Experience developing facility or production-line layouts using AutoCAD or an equivalent tool.
Strong mechanical aptitude and 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, including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Effective use of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process-improvement tools.
Excellent vertical communication, interpersonal, and motivation skills.
Ability to think creatively and to coach, train, facilitate, and lead teams effectively in a transformational work environment.
Demonstrated project-management, technical, analytical, and PC skills.
Demonstrated ability to achieve results through team building and teamwork, with a focus on execution and bias for action.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

MSME, IE, or MBA.
Material Requirements Planning proficiency, including ERP/MRP software.
Experience supporting manufacturing of system-level configured products containing controls and an HMI.
Experience compiling and submitting Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs).

Responsibilities

Work with Line of Business Leaders to align manufacturing plans with product roadmaps.
Manage end-of-line testing equipment, parameters, scripts, and associated capital expenditures.
Lead, develop, and implement manufacturing plans for assigned new products in accordance with the 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, including capital projects supporting growth, NPDI, product transfers, technical capacity, and footprint.
Support manufactured-cost analyses for new and existing products.
Execute the Manufacturing Readiness Checklist and NPDI process deliverables.
Lead manufacturing prototype builds with the local Operations team to achieve a two-week lead time.
Support engineering prototype builds with Design Engineering.
Contribute to growth strategies for the assigned business unit, including footprint and technical-capacity definition, and enable growth in assembly, fabrication, testing, and infrastructure using simulation techniques, Digital Twin, and Digital Factory approaches.
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.