Launch Readiness Sr Engineer

Vertiv; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 1.800.000 - 2.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Competitive compensation

Descripción de la vacante

Vertiv seeks a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Process Design to lead the virtual-to-physical transition for Power and Thermal products. You will bridge R&D and the shop floor, embedding full-line balancing with high-fidelity DES to optimize lines long before production begins.

You will drive DFM/DFA, virtual commissioning, and end-to-end line design, ensuring a Right First Time global launch strategy while coordinating with R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain teams across regions.

Formación

• Degree in engineering with strong manufacturing/process design focus.
• Experience leading NPI and design-for-manufacturing reviews.
• Proven track record with high-fidelity simulation in a global setting.

Responsabilidades

• Lead NPI design integration with R&D and plant constraints.
• Balance processes to takt time, reduce WIP and waste.
• Translate data into DES models to validate throughput targets.
• Direct DFM/DFA reviews to minimize ECOs post-launch.
• Oversee virtual commissioning and equipment validation.
• Lead root-cause analysis using FMEA and Six Sigma.
• Coordinate cross-functional launches between design centers and plants.
• Develop and standardize process sheets and CAPEX justifications.
• Build business cases using DES output and ROI analysis.
• Define CAPEX scope, coordinate vendors, and track execution.

Conocimientos

Advanced Simulation Modeling

Takt Time Analysis

Yamazumi Balancing

Executive Communication

ERP & MES Integration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Educación

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or related

Master's in ISE or Data Analytics preferred

5–10 years in manufacturing process design

Herramientas

SolidWorks/AutoCAD

FlexSim/Arena/Simio/AnyLogic

Power BI/Tableau

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Vertiv is seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Process Design to act as the lead architect of our production ecosystems. In this role, you will be responsible for the 'Virtual-to-Physical' transition of our Power and Thermal products, serving as the primary bridge between R&D and the shop floor. By integrating Full-Line Balancing with high-fidelity Discrete Event Simulation (DES), you will ensure that our manufacturing lines are mathematically optimized for maximum efficiency long before the start of production. This role requires a blend of deep industrial engineering expertise, and advanced data modeling to drive a 'Right First Time' global launch strategy.

Responsibilities

• Up-Front Design Integration: Lead the New Product Introduction (NPI) process by collaborating with R&D at the earliest design stages. Ensure manufacturing constraints, plant capabilities, and automation requirements are integrated into the product DNA before design freeze.
• Synchronized Process Design & Bottleneck Neutralization: Drive operational excellence through rigorous Yamazumi modeling, ensuring all manufacturing processes are perfectly balanced to Takt time. By neutralizing bottlenecks and bridging disconnected 'islands of automation,' you will create a seamless, synchronized flow that eliminates process unevenness and waste, minimizing WIP and maximizing plant-wide throughput.
• Data-Driven Simulation (DES): Oversee the translation of Yamazumi work-content data and line-balancing profiles into Discrete Event Simulation models. Capture granular process data—including MTBF, MTTR, and precise step-level cycle times—to virtually 'stress test' the production environment and validate throughput targets before physical implementation.
• Proactive DFM/DFA Leadership: Direct the execution of rigorous Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews. Act as the final gatekeeper for manufacturability, identifying assembly risks early to reduce engineering change orders (ECOs) post-launch.
• Virtual Commissioning & Validation: Utilize simulation tools to perform 'What-If' analysis on proposed line layouts, accounting for variable demand and supply chain lags. Oversee the selection and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) of manufacturing equipment specific to power electronics.
• Root Cause & Continuous Improvement: Lead root cause analysis for production issues using FMEA and Six Sigma. Establish a feedback loop where real-time plant floor data from BackEnd/ERP systems updates to feed into the simulation models for continuous optimization.
• Cross-Functional Launch Orchestration: Drive alignment between global design centers and local plant operations. Serve as the technical management lead during the 'Cradle-to-Grave' lifecycle to ensure a flawless handoff to production teams.
• Own development and standardization of process sheets
• Develop and justify CAPEX for NPDI launches, line transfers, and automation projects
• Build business cases using DES output, throughput modeling, and ROI analysis
• Own CAPEX scope definition, vendor coordination, and execution tracking

Skills

• Advanced Simulation Modeling: Expert-level capability in building and interpreting Discrete Event Simulation models to justify CAPEX and process changes.
• Industrial Engineering Toolkit: Mastery of Takt time analysis, Work Content Graphing, and Yamazumi work-balancing techniques.
• Executive Communication: Proficient in presenting complex simulation data, project timelines, and ROI projections to senior leadership.
• Systems Integration: Familiarity with ERP (SAP) and MES environments, with an understanding of how to structure 'simulation-ready' manufacturing metadata.
• Bilingual Proficiency: Professional fluency in English and Spanish to facilitate global technical collaboration and cross-regional manufacturing support.

Education & Certifications

• Degrees: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• A Master’s degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) or Data Analytics is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-10 years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing process design for power products (switchgear, busway, etc.) or automotive, including experience in a leadership or project management capacity.
• Proven Launch Track Record: Demonstrated success applying DFM/DFA and high-fidelity simulation modeling to reduce manufacturing costs and improve reliability in high-volume, international environments.
• Software Proficiency: Expert in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and Advanced Simulation tools (FlexSim, Arena, Simio, or AnyLogic). Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau).
• Lean Mastery: Extensive experience with lean manufacturing principles, specifically Yamazumi (Work Balance) modeling, Kaizen events, and the mathematical removal of process waste.
• Certification (Preferred): Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing Certification, or Professional Engineering (PE) license.

Travel Requirement

Travelling 50%.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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