Supervisor Manufacturing Engineering

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead mentor and develop a team of manufacturing engineers providing technical guidance and performance feedback.
• Oversee the design development and implementation of manufacturing processes tooling and equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and other methodologies to reduce waste improve quality and increase throughput.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production Quality Supply Chain and R&D to resolve manufacturing issues and support new product introductions (NPI).
• Develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process flow diagrams.
• Analyze production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends root causes of defects and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage capital projects related to manufacturing equipment and facility improvements including budgeting scheduling and vendor coordination.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations environmental standards and company policies.
• Support capacity planning and production scalability to meet business growth objectives.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities for manufacturing non-conformances.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to optimize equipment uptime and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Lead manufacturing engineering activities supporting daily production to ensure Safety Quality Delivery Cost and Productivity targets are achieved.
• Drive Manufacturing Readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI) ensuring successful product launches.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives through process optimization automation material utilization and labor efficiency improvements.
• Develop and execute Manufacturing Engineering roadmaps aligned with plant strategic objectives.
• Manage engineering priorities project execution and resource allocation across multiple product lines.
• Coach and develop engineers through performance management technical mentoring and Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Partner with Global Engineering teams to implement design changes engineering changes (ECO/CO) and manufacturing best practices.
• Support digital manufacturing initiatives including MES ERP automation data analytics and Industry 4.0 projects.
• Ensure compliance with VOS (Vertiv Operating System) Lean Manufacturing principles and standard work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (assembly SMT machining etc.).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in CAD software ERP systems (Oracle or SAP) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• English communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to effectively communicate with global teams and participate in meetings conducted in English.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Experience supporting high-mix low-volume and/or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of PFMEA Control Plans Process Validation DOE and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Masters degree in engineering or MBA.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with automation and robotics integration.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 IATF 16949 or similar quality management systems.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
• Results Orientation
• Collaboration & Influence
• Technical Expertise
• Change Management

Preferred:

Competencies:

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in manufacturing engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or related field (Required).
• Masters degree in engineering or MBA (Preferred).
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (Preferred).

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• No Special Physical Requirements

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• (10%)

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. . 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. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role please visit the companys career page located on Authorization

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