Sustaining Engineering Lead

Vertiv Group Corporation; Burnfoot; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group Corporation in Ireland is seeking a Sustaining Engineering Supervisor to lead a small team focused on improving product quality, manufacturability, and operational performance in an engineered-to-order environment.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to resolve design issues, drive ECOs, and support new product introductions to ensure smooth production transitions and long‑term sustaining ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in design, sustaining engineering, or manufacturing design support.
• Proficient in 3D modeling and 2D drafting.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and cross‑functional teamwork.
• Experience leading problem solving and driving resolution.
• Familiar with design for manufacturability, root cause analysis, and engineering change processes.
• Experience with BOMs, drawing revisions, and PLM systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrated ability to coach or lead other engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustaining engineering activities, including prioritization of technical issues and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance and development support for a team of engineers.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations to resolve design‑related production issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve quality and manufacturability.
• Oversee engineering change activities, including BOM updates and drawing revisions.
• Apply manufacturing process knowledge to support DFx improvements and reduce recurring issues.
• Support new product introduction to ensure smooth transitions into production.
• Assist in interviewing and onboarding new engineers.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the team.

Skills

3D modeling

2D drafting

Root cause analysis

Engineering change processes

BOM management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Vertiv Group Corporation in Ireland is seeking a Sustaining Engineering Supervisor to lead a small team focused on improving product quality, manufacturability, and operational performance in an engineered-to-order environment.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to resolve design issues, drive ECOs, and support new product introductions to ensure smooth production transitions and long‑term sustaining ownership.