Manufacturing Engineer – Lean Process Improvement

Vertiv Group Corporation; Edinboro (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve steel manufacturing operations, driving operational excellence through the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and systems. You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams to ensure stable, efficient, and repeatable processes.

The role includes day-to-day engineering support for production issues, leading process improvements, and partnering with R&D to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical/Materials Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–7 years of experience in a manufacturing or steel production environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience with process data analysis, SPC, and continuous improvement methods.
• Ability to work effectively on the plant floor in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support for production issues, downtime events, and yield losses.
• Lead efforts to analyze and improve manufacturing processes, focusing on cost reduction, cycle time, quality enhancement, and throughput.
• Collaborate with R&D and design engineering to influence product designs for manufacturability and scalability.
• Develop and validate manufacturing processes for new products, including tooling, equipment, and work instructions.
• Manage complex manufacturing projects, including equipment upgrades and layout changes.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of process documentation, SOPs, and technical specifications.
• Provide training on new processes, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Act as a technical resource for troubleshooting and problem-solving across production teams.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to address recurring issues and improve process reliability.

Skills

Process data analysis

SPC

Lean Six Sigma

Manufacturing processes

Plant floor experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical/materials engineering, or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

MES

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve steel manufacturing operations, driving operational excellence through the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and systems. You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams to ensure stable, efficient, and repeatable processes.

The role includes day-to-day engineering support for production issues, leading process improvements, and partnering with R&D to drive