Steel Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & Process Optimization

Vertiv Corporation; Edinboro (Erie County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve steel manufacturing operations on the shop floor. You will drive operational excellence through design, implementation, and continuous improvement of processes and systems, collaborating with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams.

Responsibilities include process analysis, equipment upgrades, SOP creation, and training on new processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, metallurgical/materials engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in 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.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis tools
• Identify and implement cost reduction, yield improvement, and cycle time reduction opportunities.
• Drive scrap, rework, and energy consumption reduction initiatives.
• Ensure processes meet customer specifications, internal quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support corrective actions for customer complaints, internal nonconformances, and audit findings.
• Promote and support a strong safety culture in a high-risk industrial environment.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with plant safety procedures and environmental regulations.

Skills

SPC analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Process optimization

On‑floor safety

MES familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Materials Engineering or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Manufacturing Data Systems (MES)

Job description

Vertiv Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve steel manufacturing operations on the shop floor. You will drive operational excellence through design, implementation, and continuous improvement of processes and systems, collaborating with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams.

Responsibilities include process analysis, equipment upgrades, SOP creation, and training on new processes.