Sourcing Engineer

Vertiv•Delaware, OH

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About The Position

Vertiv is seeking a Sourcing Engineer to support next-generation rack, row, power, and thermal infrastructure solutions for high-density compute and AI-driven data center applications. This role will support new product development (NPD) and customer solution programs within the IT Solutions business unit, bridging engineering requirements with supplier capability, availability, cost, manufacturability, quality, and lifecycle risk. You will partner cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, offering management, project management, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to help identify and qualify components, assemblies, and systems that enable scalable, production-ready solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.
3+ years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier engineering, or technical procurement
Experience supporting new product development or manufacturing environments
Technical knowledge of one or more of the following areas: Electrical power distribution equipment, PCB assemblies and controls hardware, Connectors, sensors, breakers, relays, switches, power supplies, and monitoring devices, Mechanical assemblies, sheet metal, racks, enclosures, and structural components, Thermal systems, HVAC components, air/liquid cooling equipment, and fluid handling components
Ability to interpret: Engineering drawings and schematics, Bills of material (BOMs), Technical specifications and supplier documentation
Strong understanding of: Cost drivers and lead time, Manufacturability and supply chain risk, Component lifecycle management
Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in data center infrastructure, power systems, or thermal solutions
Familiarity with UL, IEC, ISO, ASHRAE, or similar standards
Experience with PLM/ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
Background in value engineering, should-cost analysis, or supplier development
Experience supporting global suppliers, contract manufacturers, fabrication houses, PCB vendors, or custom-engineered component suppliers.
Experience with 3-phase power systems, controls hardware, thermal equipment, rack-level infrastructure, or factory-integrated data center systems.
Knowledge of design-for-manufacturing, design-for-assembly, design-for-serviceability, and design-for-cost methodologies.
Familiarity with AI tools to improve engineering productivity (e.g., summarization, requirements drafting, data analysis, supplier research support)

Responsibilities

Translate product and engineering requirements into sourcing and supplier requirements
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on technical capability, cost, quality, and scalability
Partner with procurement and engineering on supplier strategy and component selection
Assess supplier readiness for NPI and production ramp
Support selection and qualification of components across: Power distribution and electrical hardware, Controls, PCB assemblies, and monitoring systems, Mechanical structures, racks, and enclosures, Thermal systems and cooling components
Lead or support part qualification, second sourcing, and lifecycle risk mitigation
Ensure components meet form, fit, function, compliance, and reliability requirements
Partner closely with electrical, mechanical, thermal, and systems engineering teams
Participate in design reviews and provide input on: Cost, availability, and lead time, Manufacturability and serviceability, Supplier risk and technical feasibility
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and test teams during builds and validation
Support BOM development and management, AVL/AML alignment, and documentation
Drive design-for-cost and value engineering initiatives
Support prototype builds, pilot production, and factory integration activities
Ensure supplier deliverables meet program timing, cost, and quality targets
Work directly with suppliers to resolve: Technical performance issues, Manufacturing or quality concerns, Specification gaps or deviations
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
Help manage end-of-life components and supply chain risks
Contribute to development of sourcing standards, playbooks, and best practices
Improve component selection guidelines and supplier qualification processes
Stay current on market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies