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Vertiv · 9 hours ago

Sr. Manager, Engineering

Delaware, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Vertiv is a global critical infrastructure and data center technology company. The Senior Manager – Engineering will lead the global New Product Development team responsible for developing modular integrated data center solutions, ensuring electrical and mechanical integrity, and managing cross-functional teams.

Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the cross-functional team in the development and implementation of rack and row-based solutions and associated collateral in a consistent and timely manner, on budget, and of high quality

Coordinate efforts of international design teams, external suppliers, and consultants

Maintain a set of engineering KPIs and track team performance and overall success against strategic goals

Develop and administer engineering tier board, task tracking and resource management tools

Instruct the team on usage of DMAIC methodologies, including Pugh analysis, Design of Experiment, design and application FMEA, process capability study and root cause analysis

Assist in creating requirements, development of product roadmaps, and promote ideation and innovation

Participate in, communicate, and support updates and changes to the 'standards playbook' for all relevant stakeholders, ensuring clarity, alignment, and timely awareness across engineering, product management, and business unit teams

Help clarify and adapt existing Vertiv guidelines for system-relevant application and easy implementation in new product developments, and provide feedback from practical design and integration work to drive continuous improvement

Participate in cross-functional design reviews and work with engineering and product management teams across business units to ensure new product development aligns with requirements, while providing recommendations for improving system interoperability, serviceability, and manufacturability

Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in mechanical design and system integration

Support pre-sales team in solution development, quotations, solution presentations to customers

Manage multiple ongoing projects and switch tasks when situations arise

Work directly with Procurement and material vendors on component sourcing and selection

May oversee and advise on the design and CAD work of others as needed

Qualification

BSEEBSME3D CAD modelingLeanSix SigmaProduct lifecycle managementDMAIC methodologiesElectrical safety standardsMechanical safety standardsPlanning skillsInternational team experienceProblem solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

BSEE or BSME or equivalent is required; master's degree or MBA is a plus

Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical or mechanical design for new product development, preferably within IT infrastructure or related industries

Familiarity with industry mechanical and electrical safety and EMC standards and regulatory requirements, including ASME, ASHRAE, ANSI, OSHA, ISO, ISTA, UL/IEC 62368-1, IEC 60364, IEC 61000, EN 55032, and NEC

Experience in 3D CAD modeling, specifically with Creo, experience with Revit and AutoCAD a plus

Strong understanding of Lean and Six Sigma concepts is required. Formal DfX training or having a Six Sigma Green belt is advantageous

History of successfully developing, releasing, and maintaining commercial and/or industrial IT products, demonstrating a solid understanding of full product lifecycle management

Ability to interpret and create customer specification requirements

Ability to research new designs, technologies and construction methods for data center equipment and facilities

Demonstrates excellent problem solving and communication skills (written and verbal)

Work independently and is highly motivated to initiate and accept new challenges

Exhibit effective planning and information management skills