Sustaining Engineering Supervisor

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

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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