Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

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

We are seeking a highly capable engineer with a background in Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, Process Design, or Mechanical Design to support the Integrated Solutions business unit, focused on custom, engineer-to-order (ETO) production environments. This role bridges product design and manufacturing execution, driving optimized material flow, process design, visual management, and advanced manufacturing integration.

Key Responsibilities

Process & Flow Design

• 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.

Material Flow & Visual Factory

• 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.

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Technology & Automation Integration

• 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.

Cross-Functional Engineering Support

• 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.

Quality & Standardization

• Define process controls and quality checks aligned with product and regulatory requirements.
• Develop standardized work instructions and documentation for repeatable execution.

Required / Minimum 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

Additional / Preferred Qualifications

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Leadership: Proven leadership and project management abilities. Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail and accuracy in work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the manufacturing floor for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Use of hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the manufacturing floor for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Use of hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

Time Travel Needed (<5%)

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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