Sustaining Engineering Supervisor

Vertiv Co; Burnfoot; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Ireland seeks a Sustaining Engineering Supervisor to lead sustaining activities, mentor a small team, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to resolve design challenges. The role focuses on improving product quality, manufacturability, and operational readiness in an engineered-to-order environment.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, 5+ years in related roles, strong CAD skills, and hands-on leadership to guide a team through complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in product design, sustaining engineering, or related function.
• Strong 3D modeling and 2D drafting experience.
• Experience with design for manufacturability and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustaining engineering activities and prioritize technical issues.
• Provide day-to-day coaching and development support for engineers.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations to resolve design-related issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve quality and manufacturability.
• Oversee engineering change processes, BOM updates, and drawing revisions.
• Apply manufacturing process knowledge to improve DFx and reduce recurring issues.
• Support new product introductions and transition to production.
• Participate in interviewing and onboarding of new engineers.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Sustaining Eng

3D modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Design for manufacturability

Root cause analysis

Engineering change processes

Product lifecycle management

Communication

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks)

BOM management systems

MS Office

Job description

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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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