Job Description:
The Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Specialist is responsible for integrating manufacturing expertise into the New Product Development (NPDI) 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.
This is an onsite position at Vertivs HQ campus in Westerville OH.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the manufacturing voice in cross-functional NPDI 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 NPDI 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:
Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering/Technology Mechanical Electrical Electronics or equivalent experience
Requirements:
3 to 5 years of experience with project management with a demonstrated ability to overseeing manufacturing & supply chain initiatives in multiple regions
3 to 5 years of engineering experience
5 to 7 years of total professional experience
Experience in region to region manufacturing operations transfers (establishing capability in another region)
Project management within a new product development framework
New Product Design DFM/DFX FMEA
Product Cost Management
Electro/mechanical manufacturing
Travel Required:30% domestic and international
The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. 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
About Vertiv
Vertiv is a $8.0billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. We ensure customers vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware software analytics and ongoing services. Our portfolio includes power cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus Ohio USA Vertiv employs around 20000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit to learn more.
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Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need s ... View more