Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure Location: Central States (30-50% Travel) - Does not have to be TX. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the production and delivery of equipment used across large-scale data center infrastructure. Working with engineering teams, suppliers and manufacturing partners, you will help ensure critical power and cooling products are manufactured safely, consistently and to specification. Key Responsibilities Develop and improve manufacturing processes for data center equipment, including electrical distribution systems, UPS/PDU assemblies, switchgear and cooling infrastructure. Review product designs for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, quality and scalability. Support new product introduction, production readiness and the transition from prototype builds to volume manufacturing. Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to assess production capability, capacity, tooling and process controls. Develop manufacturing documentation, work instructions, inspection plans and acceptance criteria. Investigate production defects and non-conformances, leading root cause analysis and corrective actions. Drive improvements in yield, cycle time, cost, reliability and material utilisation. Partner with design, quality, supply chain and deployment teams to resolve technical issues and support delivery schedules. Support factory trials, equipment qualification and factory acceptance testing. Monitor manufacturing performance and ensure engineering changes are implemented accurately across supplier sites. Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Experience in manufacturing engineering within electrical equipment, mechanical systems, industrial automation or other complex equipment environments. Understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, engineering drawings and quality controls. Experience working with suppliers or contract manufacturers on production improvements and technical problem-solving. Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, process validation, PFMEA and structured root cause analysis. Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate work across engineering, operations and external partners. Preferred Experience Experience with equipment supplied to hyperscale or colocation data centers. Familiarity with switchgear, UPS systems, PDUs, power skids, AHUs, cooling distribution units or liquid cooling systems. Experience scaling production across multiple manufacturing locations. Understanding of relevant electrical safety, product certification and industry standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fortiva