Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

Material Flow & Storage Optimization

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production Logistics Engineering and Purchasing to align material flow systems with business goals andproduction scheduling requirements.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in current material flow processes and proposedata-driven quantified solutionswith measurable impact on throughput and cost reduction.
• Partner closely with the warehousing team to evaluatespace utilization using slotting optimization techniques streamline storage strategies and implement best practices that support lean manufacturing principles.
• Analyze design and implementoptimized material flow strategiesusingsimulation modeling and digital twin technologiesto ensure end-to-end synchronization across suppliers internal operations and warehouse environments.
• Support implementation ofautomated material handling systems (AMHS) includingAutomated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) conveyor systems and robotic pick-and-place solutions as well as digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives focused on connected and intelligent material handling.
• Continuously monitor and analyzeKPIsrelated to materials movement such as throughput cycle time delivery performance and inventory accuracy usingreal-time data dashboards and analytics platforms.
• Design and implementsupermarket pull systems and kanban replenishment strategiesto synchronize material flow with production demand.
• Develop standardized workflows andStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)to ensure materials move efficiently from receiving to point-of-use.
• Applywarehouse management system (WMS) capabilitiesto improve inventory visibility traceability and accuracy across the facility.
• Ensure compliance with safety ergonomic and environmental standards in all flow system designs incorporatingergonomic risk assessments and material handling equipment specifications.

Leadcapacity planning and load balancing analysesto ensure material flow

Manufacturing Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Work closely with Line of Business Leaders to ensure manufacturing plans are aligned to Product Roadmaps andlong-term strategic growth objectives.
• Lead develop and implementcomprehensive manufacturing plansfor assigned new products according to the NPDI program applyingDesign for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)principles.
• Lead and provide direct support for plant-to-plant product transfers and new product development programs ensuringtechnical feasibility assessmentsandmanufacturing readiness reviewsare completed at each program gate.
• Identify justify pilot and commissionAdvanced Manufacturing technologies processes equipment and practices including capital projects that support Growth NPDI Product Transfers Technical Capacity and Footprint.
• Responsible for the execution of Manufacturing Readiness Checklists and deliverables of the NPDI Process includingprocess capability studiesandfailure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Leader for Manufacturing Prototype builds along with the local operations team to achieve2-week lead time applyingrapid prototyping methodologiesand iterative build strategies.
• Implement best manufacturing practices for existing processes and providemulti-site advanced manufacturing engineering support includingprocess standardization and technical documentation.
• Assist with business-critical capital projects includingfacility planning layout optimization using simulation tools and detailed cost justification with ROI analysis.
• Applytime and motion studies ergonomic assessments and workstation design principlesto optimize operator efficiency and safety.
• Develop and maintaintechnical engineering standards work instructions and process control plansto ensure consistency across manufacturing sites.
• Leadroot cause analysis (RCA)andcorrective action processesfor manufacturing-related issues using structured problem-solving methodologies such as8D A3 and Fishbone analysis.
• systems can scale with production growth.

Advanced Engineering & Digital Manufacturing

• Lead the evaluation and implementation ofIndustry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing technologies including IoT-enabled material tracking RFID systems and real-time location systems (RTLS).
• Developvalue stream maps (VSM)for current and future states identifying waste elimination opportunities and quantifying improvement potential across the entire material flow value chain.
• Applysimulation and modeling tools(e.g. Arena FlexSim or equivalent) to validate material flow designs before physical implementation.
• Drivedata analytics initiativesto identify trends predict material shortages and optimize replenishment cycles usingpredictive analytics and machine learning tools.
• Support the integration ofERP/MRP systems (Oracle SAP)with shop floor execution systems to enablereal-time material visibility and automated replenishment triggers.
• Develop and implementOverall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)improvement strategies tied to material availability and flow performance.

Continuous Improvement

• Support Vertiv manufacturing operations usingstandard processes equipment and manufacturing methods driving consistency and repeatability across sites.
• Lead and participate incontinuous improvement initiativessuch as Kaizen events Lean Manufacturing projects andSix Sigma DMAIC projectstargeting material flow and storage optimization.
• Coordinate the development and enforcement ofglobal manufacturing standards and technology leadership ensuring best practices are documented and deployed across all relevant sites.
• Mentor and coachjunior engineers and operations team memberson advanced manufacturing principles lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Develop and trackimprovement roadmapswith clearly defined milestones resource requirements and expected financial benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelors degree inIndustrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Supply Chain Management Business Operations Management or related field.
• 56 yearsof experience in advanced manufacturing materials flow engineering supply chain logistics or lean manufacturing.

Preferred:

• Masters degree(MSME/IE/MBA)with6 or more yearsof Advanced Manufacturing experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma formal training or certifications(Green Belt or Black Belt preferred).
• Experience withsimulation and modeling softwarefor material flow and facility layout design.
• Familiarity withIndustry 4.0 technologies including IoT RFID AGVs and digital twin platforms.

Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of formalizedAdvanced and Lean Manufacturing applications includingvalue stream mapping takt time analysis inventory decoupling strategies kanban systems and pull-based replenishment.
• Extensive experience inNew Product Development Product Transfers and Material Flow optimizationacross multi-site environments.
• Strong knowledge ofmanufacturing process engineering principles including DFM/DFA FMEA process capability analysis and control plans.
• Experience withERP/MRP systems (Oracle SAP)for integrated planning and material control including shop floor integration.
• Proficiency indata analysis toolssuch as Excel (advanced) Power BI Minitab or equivalent analytical platforms.
• Excellentvertical communication interpersonal and motivation skills with the ability to present technical findings to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively; ability tocoach train facilitate and lead teamseffectively in a transformational work environment.
• Demonstrated strongproject management and technical skills; analytical skills; PC skills.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results throughteam building and teamwork.
• Analytical mindsetwith strong problem-solving skills and structured thinking.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• The role is primarily based in amanufacturing facility requiring regular site visits and interaction with production teams.
• Required to wearpersonal protective equipment (PPE)and adhere to safety protocols.
• The role involves extended periods ofsitting in front of a computer.
• Occasionalstanding or walkingmay be required during meetings presentations or site visits.

Travel Required

• 25%travel to different plant locations and suppliers.

Core Principals & Behaviors

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