Partner with supply chain and operations to ensure alignment between material availability and production flow.
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
Lead lean initiatives (5S, standard work, value stream mapping, waste elimination) tailored to ETO complexity.
Identify and execute opportunities to improve throughput, reduce lead time, and increase productivity.
Utilize data-driven methods to sustain continuous improvement.
Technology & Automation Integration
Evaluate, design, and deploy new manufacturing technologies including automation, digital tools, and smart factory systems.
Support integration of engineering design outputs (CAD, BOMs, routings) into manufacturing execution systems.
Drive innovation in tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids to improve quality and ergonomics.
Cross-Functional Engineering Support
Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability (DFM/DFA) of custom solutions.
Serve as a technical interface between engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.
Support new product introductions (NPI) and configuration-driven production setups.
Quality & Standardization
Define process controls and quality checks aligned with product and regulatory requirements.
Develop standardized work instructions and documentation for repeatable execution.
Required/ Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
5–10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process design, or production engineering, preferably in ETO or high-mix environments.
Strong understanding of manufacturing process design, material flow, and factory layout.
Experience with CAD tools, ERP/MRP systems, and engineering-to-manufacturing integration.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and application.
Certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification is a plus
Additional / Preferred Qualifications
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Leadership: Proven leadership and project management abilities. Experience leading cross-functional teams
Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail and accuracy in work
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to stand, walk, and move around the manufacturing floor for extended periods.
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Use of hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Ability to stand, walk, and move around the manufacturing floor for extended periods.
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Use of hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Time Travel Needed
(<5%)
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
High-Performance Culture• Customer Focus
Operational Excellence
Innovation
Financial Strength
VERTIV BEHAVIORS
Own it
Act with urgency
Foster a customer-first mindset
Think big and execute
Lead by example
Drive continuous improvement
Learn and seek out development
Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.
