Vertiv
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This role combines technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on problem solving to improve product quality, manufacturability, and operational performance.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sustaining Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading sustaining engineering activities within Vertiv’s busbar division while supporting the growth and development of a small team. This role combines technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on problem solving to improve product quality, manufacturability, and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong engineering fundamentals, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to guide teams through complex technical challenges in an engineered-to-order environment.
Lead sustaining engineering activities, including prioritization of technical issues, design updates, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and development support for a team of engineers.
Partner with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to resolve design-related production issues and drive timely execution.
Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions that improve product quality, manufacturability, and operational readiness.
Oversee engineering change activities, including bill of material updates, drawing revisions, and release accuracy.
Apply strong knowledge of manufacturing processes to support design for manufacturability improvements and reduce recurring issues.
Support new product introduction activities to help ensure smooth transition into production and long-term sustaining ownership.
Participate in the interview and selection process for engineering talent and help onboard new team members.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the team.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
5+ years of experience in product design, sustaining engineering, manufacturing design support, or a related engineering function preferred
Strong experience in 3D modeling and 2D drafting
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and experience working with cross-functional teams
Experience leading technical problem solving and driving issues to resolution
Experience with design for manufacturability, root cause analysis, and engineering change processes
Experience working with bills of material, drawing revisions, and product lifecycle management systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, or guide other engineers through formal or informal technical leadership
Experience with engineered-to-order products, sheet metal, copper design, or similarly complex manufacturing environments preferred
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
No special physical requirements
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
10%
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