Manufacturing Engineer Specialist - HVAC
Vertiv Co
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Job summary
Vertiv is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer focused on developing and sustaining processes for Liquid Cooling - HVAC products. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimize layouts, and ensure safe, efficient production.
The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing engineering, strong Lean skills, and experience with CAD software and ERP/MRP systems. Collaboration with Quality, EHS, and Operations is essential. On-site position in Mexico with global impact.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering in HVAC, Liquid Cooling, or related environments.
- Experience supporting production operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, validate, and sustain manufacturing processes for Liquid Cooling - HVAC products and assemblies.
- Support manufacturing readiness activities including process definition, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, material presentation, and production launch activities.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, routings, standard work, process flow diagrams, and production standards.
- Optimize production layouts, workstation design, and material flow to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Support line balancing and capacity analysis to maximize productivity and throughput.
- Lead and participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
- Implement continuous improvement projects that reduce manufacturing costs, improve quality, or enhance operator safety.
- Apply Lean tools including Standard Work, Visual Management, 5S, SMED, Kaizen, and Poka-Yoke.
- Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks and non-value-added activities.
- Monitor and analyze manufacturing KPIs including FPY, scrap, labor efficiency, downtime, changeover performance, and operational supplies.
- Support corrective actions to improve business unit performance and achieve operational targets.
- Perform time studies and establish labor standards to support productivity initiatives.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing issues.
- Support quality improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Collaborate with Quality Engineering to reduce defects and improve process capability.
- Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards and customer requirements.
- Support selection, implementation, validation, and optimization of manufacturing equipment and tooling.
- Participate in capital expenditure projects by providing technical evaluations and ROI recommendations.
- Ensure equipment capability supports quality, capacity, safety, and operational objectives.
- Partner with EHS and Operations teams to identify safety risks and process-related hazards.
- Participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) activities and implement ergonomic improvements.
- Support compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
- Provide technical support to production personnel and supervisors.
- Develop and deliver training related to manufacturing processes, work instructions, and critical operations.
- Support operator qualification and process certification activities.
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Job description
- Design, develop, validate, and sustain manufacturing processes for Liquid Cooling - HVAC products and assemblies.
- Support manufacturing readiness activities including process definition, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, material presentation, and production launch activities.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, routings, standard work, process flow diagrams, and production standards.
- Optimize production layouts, workstation design, and material flow to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Support line balancing and capacity analysis to maximize productivity and throughput.
- Lead and participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
- Implement continuous improvement projects that reduce manufacturing costs, improve quality, or enhance operator safety.
- Apply Lean tools including Standard Work, Visual Management, 5S, SMED, Kaizen, and Poka-Yoke.
- Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks and non-value-added activities.
- Monitor and analyze manufacturing KPIs including FPY, scrap, labor efficiency, downtime, changeover performance, and operational supplies.
- Support corrective actions to improve business unit performance and achieve operational targets.
- Perform time studies and establish labor standards to support productivity initiatives.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing issues.
- Support quality improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Collaborate with Quality Engineering to reduce defects and improve process capability.
- Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards and customer requirements.
- Support selection, implementation, validation, and optimization of manufacturing equipment and tooling.
- Participate in capital expenditure projects by providing technical evaluations and return-on-investment recommendations.
- Ensure equipment capability supports quality, capacity, safety, and operational objectives.
- Partner with EHS and Operations teams to identify safety risks and process-related hazards.
- Participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) activities and implement ergonomic improvements.
- Support compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
- Provide technical support to production personnel and supervisors.
- Develop and deliver training related to manufacturing processes, work instructions, and critical operations.
- Support operator qualification and process certification activities.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering within HVAC, Liquid Cooling, metal fabrication, sheet metal, assembly, welding, brazing, painting, fastening, electronics, or related manufacturing environments.
- Experience supporting production operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of HVAC manufacturing processes and assembly operations preferred.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA, or Creo.
- Blueprint interpretation and GD&T knowledge preferred.
- Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and Core Quality Tools.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Project management and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Results-oriented with focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
High-Performance Culture Customer Focus
Operational Excellence
Innovation
Financial Strength
VERTIV BEHAVIORS
- Own it
- Act with urgency
- Foster a customer-first mindset
- Think big and execute
- Lead by example
- Drive continuous improvement
- Learn and seek out development
- Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.
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