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Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - XDU

Job DescriptionJob Description

  • Serve as a core functional leader within Global New Product Development (NPD/NPDI) project teams, supporting product launches from concept through production release.
  • \nAlign manufacturing resources and priorities with Global Product Roadmaps and key strategic initiatives to ensure on-time and cost-effective execution.
  • Lead cross-functional coordination and communication across global teams, including:
    • Project Management
    • Design & Manufacturing Engineering
    • Marketing and Sales
    • Supply Chain and Materials Management
    • Executive and Senior Leadership

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  • Ensure Design for X (DFx) principles (Design for Manufacturability, Testability, Cost, Quality, and Supply Chain) are applied throughout the NPDI lifecycle.
  • \nCoordinate manufacturing requirements for new product introductions, ensuring readiness from early concept through full production release.
  • \nPlan, direct, and execute prototype builds and pilot production runs, resolving manufacturing, quality, and supply risks prior to launch.
  • Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Materials teams to develop and validate required product documentation, including:
    • Bills of Material (BOMs)
    • Routings and work instructions
    • Manufacturing specifications and process documentation

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  • Communicate project requirements, risks, milestones, actions, and status to internal stakeholders to maintain alignment throughout NPDI phases.
  • \nTrack and publish NPI deliverables using standardized tools and databases, including:
    • Operations Plans
    • Manufacturing process flow maps
    • Production readiness and launch evaluations
    • Cost analysis, including estimates and standard costing

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  • Define and justify capital expenditure (CapEx) requirements related to new product introductions, including tooling, equipment, and automation investments.
  • Provide functional leadership for Automated Test Equipment (ATE) development and validation, including:
    • Design for Test (DFT) reviews
    • PCBA In-Circuit Testing (ICT)
    • Functional Circuit Testing (FCT)
    • End-of-line and product functional testing

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  • Lead component qualification and compliance activities, including:
    • Tooling feasibility and readiness analysis
    • Component quality and reliability evaluation
    • PQCS / PQCP / PPEP management
    • Regulatory and compliance verification

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Qualifications

  • \nBachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience will be considered.
  • \n10 + years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, or engineering environments, with demonstrated involvement in New Product Development (NPD/NPDI) initiatives.
  • Proven experience working in cross-functional, project-based environments, supporting product development from concept through production launch.
  • Strong project management capabilities, including planning, prioritization, risk management, milestone tracking, and execution within complex development programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a customer-focused mindset while balancing technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
  • Solid administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deliverables in fast-paced environments.
  • Proficiency in PC-based business and productivity tools, including:
    • Word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
    • Project management and collaboration platforms
    • Data analysis and reporting tools

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  • Experience applying Advanced Manufacturing methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement, in support of scalable and efficient operations.
  • Exposure to or hands-on experience with Digital / Connected Factory initiatives, including:
    • Manufacturing systems integration
    • Data-driven process visibility
    • Automation, analytics, or smart manufacturing concepts

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  • Experience adopting and leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance:
    • Decision-making and scenario analysis
    • Manufacturing planning or process optimization
    • Productivity, documentation, or operational insights

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Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of New Product Development (NPD/NPDI) and Project Management (PMP) stage-gate processes, from concept through production release.
  • Demonstrated expertise in busway development and manufacturing processes, or closely related electrical power distribution / infrastructure products, with the ability to translate design intent into scalable production solutions.
  • Strong understanding of Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SC&M) architecture, including materials flow, supplier integration, and manufacturing readiness planning.
  • Working knowledge of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, including Digital / Connected Factory ecosystems, automation, and digital twin applications to enhance manufacturability, visibility, and performance.
  • Strong proficiency in project management, including scope definition, schedule management, risk mitigation, and cross-functional execution within complex development programs.
  • Solid understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes, including assembly, inspection, and test considerations.
  • Proven expertise in Design for Manufacturing and Design for X (DFM/DFX) methodologies, including FMEA, Control Plans, and risk-mitigation practices.
  • Demonstrated experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles to drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement across development and production environments.
  • Knowledge of parts and commodity management, including supplier strategy, component qualification, and lifecycle considerations.
  • Strong understanding of Product Cost Management, including cost modeling, standard costing, and cost-reduction initiatives across the product lifecycle.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, for analytics, reporting, and executive-level communication.
  • Experienced in using structured problem-solving tools and quality methodologies, such as FMEA, DOE, SPC, and other quality and statistical tools.
  • Knowledge and practical application of Six Sigma methodologies, with Green Belt certification and/or Black Belt training strongly .
  • Excellent executive-level communication, cross-cultural collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across global, multi-functional teams.

Travel up to 25%

About Us

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. & .

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

  • Customer Focus
  • Operational Excellence
  • High-Performance Culture
  • Innovation
  • Financial Strength

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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

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At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the 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 , , , , creed, , status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, , / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, , protected veteran status, political affiliation, or . If you have a and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company's career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to , , , , creed, , status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, , / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, , protected veteran status, political affiliation, or .