Job Description

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 Vertiv's 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:

Bachelor's 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 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 Improvemen

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