Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Specialist (NPDI)

Anderson, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

Description

Generic Job Summary: A brief synopsis of the role; this summary is intended to describe all employees at Vertiv who perform this work. Your HRBP can provide the Job Architecture description if needed.

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) is responsible for integrating manufacturing expertise into the New Product Development (NPD) process to ensure new products are designed for optimal manufacturability scalability cost-effectiveness and quality. This role acts as a key technical liaison between product design engineering supply chain and operations teams from early concept through production launch.

The AME contributes to the development of manufacturing strategies evaluates and selects appropriate production technologies and leads the development and validation of manufacturing processes tooling and equipment. The role also supports early prototype builds defines manufacturing readiness requirements and ensures smooth transition into full-scale production.

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Responsibilities: Please list at least 5 duties/accountabilities.

Serve as the manufacturing voice in cross-functional NPD teams from concept through production launch

Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Design for Assembly (DFA) and cost optimization into early product design

Develop and implement manufacturing process plans including process flow equipment selection and layout

Lead the design sourcing and qualification of tooling fixtures and automation to support new product introduction

Support prototype & pilot builds analyze results and provide feedback to design and engineering teams

Assess and mitigate manufacturing risks through PFMEA control plans and robust process controls

Collaborate with global supply chain and operations teams to ensure readiness and scalability of manufacturing processes

Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the NPD cycle

Document standard work instructions process specifications and training materials for production handoff

Track and report key metrics related to manufacturability cost quality and launch readiness

Initiate manufacturing technology innovations and oversee implementation including new requirements for key processes that are unique to a new product design

Education & Certifications: Please note minimum and preferred requirements for education. This includes degree specializations and certifications.

Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering/Technology Mechanical Electrical Electronics or equivalent experience

Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in a global operations organization (oversite/activities in multiple regions manufacturing & supply chain)

Requirements: Please list all experience required to perform this job. You may note some requirements as preferred.

Experience in region to region manufacturing operations transfers (establishing capability in another region)

Knowledgeable in project management within a new product development framework

Knowledgeable in New Product Design DFM/DFX FMEA

Knowledgeable in Product Cost Management

Knowledgeable in electro/mechanical manufacturing

Years of Experience: 5-7 years

Travel Requirements: 10%

Required Experience:

DescriptionGeneric Job Summary: A brief synopsis of the role; this summary is intended to describe all employees at Vertiv who perform this work. Your HRBP can provide the Job Architecture description if needed. The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) is responsible for integrating manufacturing e...