Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Lean, ETO & Digital Factory

Vertiv Corporation; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation in the United States seeks an engineer with a background in Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, Process Design, or Mechanical Design to support the Integrated Solutions business unit in custom, engineer-to-order production environments.

This role bridges product design and manufacturing execution, driving optimized material flow, process design, visual management, and advanced manufacturing integration to enable operational excellence.

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.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Leadership

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Education

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

Tools

CAD tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Vertiv Corporation in the United States seeks an engineer with a background in Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, Process Design, or Mechanical Design to support the Integrated Solutions business unit in custom, engineer-to-order production environments.

This role bridges product design and manufacturing execution, driving optimized material flow, process design, visual management, and advanced manufacturing integration to enable operational excellence.