Sustaining Engineering Supervisor

Vertiv Co; Burnfoot; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Co in Ireland seeks a Sustaining Engineering Supervisor to lead a small engineering team and drive sustained product quality and manufacturability in an engineered-to-order environment.

You will guide design-for-manufacturability efforts, partner with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, and push for continuous improvement across the team. Strong coaching and technical leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in product design or sustaining engineering.
• Strong experience in 3D modeling and 2D drafting.
• Experience leading technical problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustaining engineering activities and prioritize technical issues.
• Provide day-to-day coaching and development for engineers.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations to resolve issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee engineering change activities, BOM updates, and release accuracy.
• Apply manufacturing knowledge to improve DFMA and reduce recurring issues.
• Support new product introduction and production readiness.
• Participate in interview and onboarding processes.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

5+ years exp

3D Modeling

2D Drafting

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem Solving

DFM

Root Cause Analysis

Engineering Change

BOM & PLM

Communication

MS Office

Leadership/Mentoring

Sheet Metal

Copper Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BOM & PLM systems

CAD software

Microsoft 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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