Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Vertiv Delaware, Ohio is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The role will be responsible for optimizing our manufacturing processes, developing efficient workflows, ensure safety, and improve quality of our products. This role involves a blend of hands-on engineering and strategic planning to drive continuous improvement and support production operations.

Responsibilities

• Process Improvement and workflow optimization: Identify, plan, design, and implement key projects to improve quality, reduce cost, increase productivity, ensure safety, and improve cycle time by minimizing wasted time, scrap, rework, etc., resulting in significant efficiency improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and design strategies for improving processes within the Operations organization.
• Employ Lean methodologies and tools to accomplish business objectives.
• Act as an advisor to the production team regarding projects, tasks, and operations.
• Some automation work is to be expected.
• Support ISO Quality System, Quality Policy, Continuous Improvement efforts, and utilize Lean Manufacturing Principles.

• Work Instructions: Develop, document, and maintain detailed work instructions for manufacturing processes.
• PFMEA: Conduct Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify and mitigate potential risks in manufacturing processes.
• Project Management: Ensure projects are completed on time. Manage the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex designs. Lead and direct the work of others.
• Fixture Design and Fabrication: Collaborate with the Engineering Department to design, validate, and fabricate fixtures to support product development, testing, and production.
• Production Support: Assist with troubleshooting equipment and machine issues as needed. Additional responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cost control, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work in a light manufacturing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Experience working within Oracle EBS (preferred)

Education/Experience

• BS degree in a technical field required, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering preferred. Experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• 1-3 years' experience in a production environment preferred.
• 1-3 years' experience in equipment design and fabrication preferred.
• Lean Certification preferred.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Light manufacturing

Time Travel Required

• None

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's 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
• Promote Transparent & Open Communication

At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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 sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.