Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Vertiv; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead NPDI milestones and drive product transfers at Ironton OH operations. The role focuses on standardizing processes, overseeing capital projects, and coordinating with Design Engineering and Operations to ensure timely deliverables.

The candidate will implement advanced manufacturing technologies, support cost analyses, and lead plant-to-plant development efforts while promoting Vertiv's core principles and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• BSME/IE/Business Operations Management with 3–5 years of manufacturing experience or 10+ years in high‑mix facilities.
• MSME/IE/MBA and 5+ years advanced manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple NPDI and product transfer projects.
• Develop and implement manufacturing plans for new products.
• Coordinate plant transfers, capital projects, and process standardization.
• Support cost analyses and manufacturing readiness checklists.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Program Management, and Operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives across sites.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project Management

Communication skills

Education

BSME/IE/Business Operations Management

MSME/IE/MBA

Tools

End of Line Testing Equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will lead and oversight multiple projects on Thermal BU, focused on Ironton OH Operations leading product transfers, new product introduction programs, process improvements, and capital projects to support Growth for the target sites and the standardization of manufacturing processes across Vertiv plants. This position will also coordinate the development and enforcement of global manufacturing standards and technology leadership. Interact directly with Design Engineering, Program Manager and Operations Team at the target site to coordinate and execute NPDI milestones and deliverables.

Position Overview
The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will lead and oversight multiple projects on Thermal BU, focused on Ironton OH Operations leading product transfers, new product introduction programs, process improvements, and capital projects to support Growth for the target sites and the standardization of manufacturing processes across Vertiv plants. This position will also coordinate the development and enforcement of global manufacturing standards and technology leadership. Interact directly with Design Engineering, Program Manager and Operations Team at the target site to coordinate and execute NPDI milestones and deliverables.

This is an onsite role supporting facilities in Ironton and Franklin Furnace, OH.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Line of Business Leaders to ensure manufacturing plans are aligned to Product Roadmaps.
• Responsible for End of Line Testing Equipment, Parameters, scripts and Capex associated
• Lead, Develop and implement manufacturing plans for assigned new products according to NPDI program
• Lead and provide direct support for plant-to-plant product transfers and new product development programs.
• Support Vertiv manufacturing operations using standard processes, equipment, and manufacturing methods.
• Identify, justify, pilot, and commission Advanced Manufacturing technologies, processes, equipment, and practices. Capital projects that support Growth, NPDI, Product Transfers, Technical Capacity and Footprint associated
• Provide support for manufactured cost analyses of new and existing products.
• Responsible for the execution of Manufacturing Readiness Checklist and deliverables of NPDI Process
• Leader for Manufacturing Prototype builds along with the local operation team to achieve 2 weeks LT
• Accountable and Supportive Role for Engineering Prototype builds with Design Engineering
• Actively intervenes in growth strategies for assigned BU, footprint and technical capacity definition
• Implement best manufacturing practices for existing processes and provide multi-site manufacturing engineering support.
• Assist with business-critical capital projects including facility planning, layout, and cost justification.

Qualifications

Minimum

• BSME/IE/Business Operations Management and 3-5 years manufacturing experience or
• 10 plus years of manufacturing experience in high mix production volume facility

Preferred

• MSME/IE/MBA and 5+ years of Advanced Manufacturing experience
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma formal training or certifications.

A Strong Candidate Will Convey

• Extensive knowledge of formalized Advanced and Lean Manufacturing applications.
• Extensive experience in New Product Development and Product Transfers.
• Excellent vertical communication, interpersonal, and motivation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively; ability to coach, train, facilitate and lead teams effectively in a transformational work environment.
• Demonstrated strong project management and technical skills; analytical skills; PC skills.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results through team building and teamwork.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• N/A

Travel Required

• 25%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

Our Core Principles: 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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