Sr AME Fabrication Engineer

Vertiv Co; Reynosa; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vertiv is seeking a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to drive the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems to support new product introductions (NPI), plant transfers, capacity expansion, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role provides technical leadership across cross-functional teams and aims to improve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity while covering process design, capital

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant engineering field.
• 7+ years in manufacturing engineering; 3+ years in NPI/APQP.
• Experience leading capital equipment or automation projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead manufacturing process design and validation for new products.
• Develop routings, work instructions, Bills of Process, and production standards.
• Define tooling, fixtures, handling equipment, and automation solutions.
• Support DFM and DFA reviews.
• Establish process parameters and acceptance criteria.
• Lead readiness activities through APQP/NPDI gates.
• Coordinate prototype, pilot, and production builds.
• Conduct PFMEA risk assessments.
• Support PPAP submissions and product launches.
• Ensure manufacturing deliverables meet schedule.

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Project leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Herramientas

CAD systems

ERP systems

Automation equipment

PLCs/vision systems

Descripción del empleo

The Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems to support new product introductions (NPI), plant transfers, capacity expansion, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role provides technical leadership across cross-functional teams and drives improvements in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity. Responsibilities align with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering activities including process design, capital equipment implementation, manufacturing readiness, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process design and validation for new products.
• Develop manufacturing routings, work instructions, Bills of Process, and production standards.
• Define tooling, fixtures, handling equipment, and automation solutions.
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews.
• Establish process parameters and acceptance criteria.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Lead manufacturing readiness activities through APQP and NPDI gates.
• Coordinate prototype, pilot, and production builds.
• Conduct process risk assessments including PFMEA.
• Support PPAP submissions and product launch activities.
• Ensure manufacturing deliverables are completed on schedule.

Capital Equipment & Automation

• Identify and justify advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Develop capital expenditure requests and ROI analyses.
• Lead equipment procurement, installation, validation, and startup.
• Implement automation, robotics, vision systems, and productivity improvements.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Improve productivity, throughput, quality, and material utilization.
• Reduce labor costs, scrap, rework, and process variation.
• Drive standardization across manufacturing sites.

Project Leadership

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate activities between Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Maintenance.
• Track project milestones, risks, budgets, and deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and technicians.

Manufacturing Support

• Resolve complex production and quality issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support plant transfers and capacity expansions.
• Serve as technical advisor for manufacturing operations.

Required Qualifications Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.

Experience

• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• 3+ years supporting NPI or APQP projects.
• Experience leading capital equipment or automation projects.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, assembly, thermal products, or related manufacturing environments preferred.

Technical Skills

• APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Process capability studies (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk).
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) and MSA.
• Manufacturing cost analysis.
• CAD systems and equipment layout development.
• Project management tools and ERP systems.
• Automation, robotics, PLCs, or vision systems preferred.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong project leadership.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Technical problem-solving.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Effective communication with global teams and suppliers.
• Mentoring and development of junior engineers.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• NPI launch performance.
• Productivity improvement.
• Cost savings realization.
• FPY / RTY improvement.
• Scrap and rework reduction.
• Capital project execution.
• Manufacturing readiness achievement.
• Safety and quality performance.

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

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