ETO Manufacturing Engineer: Process Design & Flow

Vertiv; Westerville (OH); On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv seeks an experienced engineer to support Integrated Solutions with a focus on custom, engineer-to-order production. You will bridge product design and manufacturing execution to optimize material flow and process design.

You will lead lean initiatives and develop scalable production models for low-to-medium volume, high-mix environments, driving automation and cross-functional coordination with design, operations, and supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process design, or production engineering, preferably in ETO or high-mix environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing process design, material flow, and factory layout.
• Experience with CAD tools, ERP/MRP systems, and engineering-to-manufacturing integration.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and application.
• Certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize end-to-end manufacturing processes for custom ETO products, including layout, work sequencing, and material flow.
• Develop scalable production models that balance flexibility and efficiency in low-to-medium volume, high-mix environments.
• Drive line design, workstation definition, and assembly methodologies aligned with engineering intent.
• Establish best-in-class material presentation, kitting strategies, and point-of-use delivery systems.
• Implement visual management systems including production control boards, standard work, and factory-wide visual standards.
• Partner with supply chain and operations to ensure alignment between material availability and production flow.
• Lead lean initiatives (5S, standard work, value stream mapping, waste elimination) tailored to ETO complexity.
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve throughput, reduce lead time, and increase productivity.
• Utilize data-driven methods to sustain continuous improvement.
• Evaluate, design, and deploy new manufacturing technologies including automation, digital tools, and smart factory systems.
• Support integration of engineering design outputs (CAD, BOMs, routings) into manufacturing execution systems.
• Drive innovation in tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids to improve quality and ergonomics.
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability (DFM/DFA) of custom solutions.
• Serve as a technical interface between engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and configuration-driven production setups.
• Define process controls and quality checks aligned with product and regulatory requirements.
• Develop standardized work instructions and documentation for repeatable execution

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

CAD tools

ERP/MRP

DFM/DFA

Six Sigma

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Vertiv seeks an experienced engineer to support Integrated Solutions with a focus on custom, engineer-to-order production. You will bridge product design and manufacturing execution to optimize material flow and process design.

You will lead lean initiatives and develop scalable production models for low-to-medium volume, high-mix environments, driving automation and cross-functional coordination with design, operations, and supply chain.