Sustaining Engineering Supervisor

Vertiv Ireland Limited; Donegal; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Ireland Limited seeks a Sustaining Engineering Supervisor to lead sustaining activities in the busbar division, mentor a small team, and drive improvements in quality, manufacturability and operations. You will partner with manufacturing, quality, supply chain and operations to resolve design issues, manage engineering changes and support future product introductions for smooth production.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering degree, 5+ years in design or sustaining

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead sustaining engineering activities and prioritize technical issues.
• Coach and develop a team of engineers and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain and operations.
• Own engineering changes, BOM updates, drawing revisions, and release accuracy.
• Drive root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve quality and manufacturability.
• Support new product introductions and transitioning designs into production.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

3D modeling

2D drafting

DFM/DFMA

Engineering change control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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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