NPDI Prototyping Team Lead

Vertiv; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the critical infrastructure industry as a Prototype Operations Manager. You will lead a team, ensuring quality and efficiency in the production of prototypes using advanced machinery. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and quality standards. This role promises growth opportunities in an innovative environment, with occasional travel within the USA and Mexico.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a prototype manufacturing or fabrication environment is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge in CNC machining, 3D printing, and prototype fabrication methods.
• Proficient in CAD software and interpreting technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of prototype operators in daily operations.
• Operate and maintain prototype machinery ensuring optimal performance.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve manufacturability and process.

Skills

Technical knowledge in CNC machining

Proficient in CAD software

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Team leadership skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or vocational training

Tools

CNC machines

3D printers

Laser cutters

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage a team of prototype operators, providing guidance, training, and oversight for daily operations.
• Operate and maintain prototype machinery, including CNC machines, 3D printers, and laser cutters, ensuring optimal performance and troubleshooting when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and designers to interpret prototype specifications, offering input on manufacturability and process improvements.
• Oversee the setup and calibration of equipment to ensure precision, accuracy, and compliance with design standards.
• Manage the assembly, testing, and modifications of prototypes, ensuring they meet functional and quality requirements.
• Ensure all prototype iterations, modifications, and test results are well-documented to support continuous improvement and quality control.
• Enforce compliance with safety protocols, best practices, and quality control procedures in prototype fabrication.
• Monitor workflow, assign tasks, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Recommend improvements in materials, techniques, and equipment to enhance prototype production.
• Identify and resolve production issues to improve efficiency and ensure reliable outcomes.
• Experience in assembling sheet metal and mechanical components, including fastening, riveting, and applying torque to key components. Proficiency in the use of mechanical tools such as bench drills, drivers, wrenches, grinders, and polishers.
• Expertise in brazing copper piping for water or refrigerant applications, with solid knowledge of brazing techniques and their applications.
• Experience in electrical wiring, crimping, routing, and assembly of wire harnesses, with a solid understanding of electrical schematics.
• Skilled in the application and finishing of various sealants for both indoor and outdoor industrial applications.
• Experience in handling heavy equipment and components, with proficiency in the use of hoists and lifting devices for assembly tasks.
• Identify opportunities to improve ergonomics for employees assembling units, ensuring safer and more efficient handling of components. Provide feedback and recommendations to the design team to optimize the assembly process for better ergonomics.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or vocational training is a plus.
• Strong technical knowledge in CNC machining, 3D printing, and other prototype fabrication methods.
• Proficient in CAD software and interpreting technical drawings.
• Proven troubleshooting abilities with experience in maintaining prototype equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and quality control.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
• Prior experience in a prototype manufacturing, fabrication, or product development environment is preferred.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience leading teams in prototyping or product development environments.
• Knowledge of materials used in prototype fabrication, including plastics, metals, and composites.
• Familiarity with quality control and testing procedures.
• Mechanical, electrical, and brazing skillsets are highly preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires occasional travel (up to 25%) within the USA and Mexico to support builds and projects at different Vertiv plants. Travel accommodations will be provided within the country of origin.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or vocational training is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift, move, and assemble heavy materials or equipment as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Primarily a manufacturing environment.

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED

This position requires occasional travel (up to 25%) within the USA and Mexico to support builds and projects at different Vertiv plants. Travel accommodations will be provided within the country of origin.

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity.Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR 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

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry andthe opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail] . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

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.