ETO Manufacturing Engineer: Process, Lean & Automation

Vertiv; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv seeks a skilled engineer in Pelzer, SC to design and optimize custom ETO manufacturing processes, focusing on material flow, line design, and MES integration. You will apply lean methods and lead continuous improvement across engineering, operations, and supply chain to deliver high-mix, low-volume solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, process standardization, and deployment of innovative manufacturing technologies to improve throughput and quality.

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.

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

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Design

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Black Belt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD tools

ERP/MRP systems

Engineering-to-Manufacturing integration

Job description

Vertiv seeks a skilled engineer in Pelzer, SC to design and optimize custom ETO manufacturing processes, focusing on material flow, line design, and MES integration. You will apply lean methods and lead continuous improvement across engineering, operations, and supply chain to deliver high-mix, low-volume solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, process standardization, and deployment of innovative manufacturing technologies to improve throughput and quality.