Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Senior Manager

Vertiv Co; Letterkenny; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Co in Letterkenny, Ireland, is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Senior Manager to define and execute equipment, process and manufacturing strategy for Infrastructure Solutions (IS) on a global scale. You will translate demand and growth objectives into executable capabilities across ETO environments.

Reporting to the Global AME Senior Manager, you will lead equipment strategy, standardization, and capacity roadmaps, while partnering with Engineering, Product Management and

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or operations.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into executable plant-level solutions.
• Strong background in ETO or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Infrastructure Solutions manufacturing strategy across global IS operations.
• Lead equipment strategy, capital deployment, and investment prioritization.
• Define standard processes and operating models across fabrication, assembly and test.
• Own industrial engineering framework, labor standards and line balancing.
• Develop executable capacity models and support site loading and capacity decisions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to embed strategy into NPDI programs.
• Drive deployment and governance across IS sites with global/regional AME teams.
• Provide cross-functional leadership to Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Finance.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Industrialization

ETO / high-mix manufacturing

Strategy translation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Automation technologies

Job description

Role Summary

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) Senior Manager – Equipment, Process & Manufacturing Strategy for Infrastructure Solutions (IS) is responsible for defining and executing manufacturing strategy elements across global Infrastructure Solutions (IS) operations, with a primary focus on equipment strategy, process architecture, and capacity enablement.

The position bridges business strategy, product roadmap, and plant-level execution—translating demand, technology, and growth objectives into executable manufacturing capabilities in an engineer-to-order (ETO) and NPDI-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Strategy & Roadmap

• Develop and maintain elements of the Infrastructure Solutions (IS) manufacturing strategy aligned to global AME direction, including equipment platforms, process architectures, and industrialization roadmaps.
• Support alignment of manufacturing strategy to Infrastructure Solutions (IS) business growth plans, product portfolio evolution, and regional footprint decisions.
• Build and maintain multi-year capacity, capability, and capital roadmaps in coordination with the Global AME Senior Manager.

Equipment Strategy & Capital Deployment

• Lead definition and execution of equipment strategies for Infrastructure Solutions (IS) manufacturing, aligned to global AME standards and investment priorities.
• Support capital investment planning by developing business cases focused on ROI, risk reduction, capacity enablement, and scalability.
• Own equipment specifications, vendor engagement, FAT/SAT execution, and commissioning governance for assigned programs.
• Ensure equipment solutions meet safety, quality, reliability, and maintainability requirements.

Process Architecture & Standardization

• Define and deploy standard manufacturing processes and operating models across fabrication, assembly, and test operations within Infrastructure Solutions (IS).
• Establish standard process flows, takt assumptions, line concepts, and DFM/DFA guidelines in alignment with global AME direction.
• Drive alignment on process KPIs, performance benchmarks, and operating assumptions across Infrastructure Solutions (IS) sites.

Industrial Engineering & Standardization Scope

• Own the industrial engineering (IE) framework for Infrastructure Solutions (IS) manufacturing, ensuring consistent application across sites.
• Standardize product routings, work content, labor standards, and line balancing methodologies to enable comparable capacity and cost models globally.
• Define standard approaches for workstation design, material flow, ergonomics, and space utilization.
• Partner with Engineering to influence design standardization and modularity that enables repeatable processes and equipment reuse.
• Establish standard methods for process validation, time studies, and rate setting to support executable capacity and productivity targets.
• Ensure equipment selection and layout decisions are aligned to standardized processes and IE principles, not site-specific one-offs.

Capacity & Industrialization

• Develop and maintain executable capacity models (vs. theoretical), accounting for ETO variability, product mix, changeovers, and learning curves.
• Support site loading, make/buy, and footprint decisions using data-driven capacity and capability analysis.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to identify and mitigate capacity, labor, and equipment risks across Infrastructure Solutions (IS) operations.

NPDI & Technology Enablement

• Partner with Engineering and Product Management to embed manufacturing strategy into NPDI programs early in the lifecycle for Infrastructure Solutions (IS).
• Influence DFM/DFA, modularization, and platform strategies to enable scalable and repeatable manufacturing.
• Evaluate and deploy emerging manufacturing technologies aligned to Infrastructure Solutions (IS) cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

Deployment, Governance & Global Alignment

• Execute deployment of new equipment, processes, and manufacturing strategies across Infrastructure Solutions (IS) sites in coordination with global and regional AME teams.
• Lead site workshops, readiness reviews, and ramp support activities.
• Ensure disciplined change management, documentation, and long-term sustainability of deployed solutions.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as a strategic manufacturing partner to Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance supporting Infrastructure Solutions (IS).
• Provide clear, data-driven input to the Global AME Senior Manager on manufacturing risks, constraints, and investment tradeoffs.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex equipment, process, or capacity challenges within assigned scope.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to:Global AME Senior Manager
• Works closely with: Regional AME Managers, Plant Leadership, Product Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or operations.
• Demonstrated experience owning equipment deployment, process design, and industrialization initiatives.
• Strong background in ETO or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into executable plant-level solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electrical infrastructure, power, thermal, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Exposure to automation, advanced manufacturing technologies, and global capital programs.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous improvement background.

Key Competencies

• Strong systems thinking across equipment, process, capacity, and cost.
• Clear, structured communication with both technical teams and leadership.
• Data-driven decision making with financial and operational awareness.
• Ability to influence globally without direct authority.
• Execution-focused mindset with strong follow-through.

Education & Travel

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 10–30% international travel required to support global deployments and site engagement.

This role operates as a key direct report to the Global AME Senior Manager, translating manufacturing strategy into scalable, executable equipment and process solutions across Infrastructure Solutions (IS) operations.

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