Vertiv · 10 hours ago
Global Switchgear - Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Vertiv is a global leader in mission-critical infrastructure technologies, and they are seeking a Global Switchgear - Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing strategy and technology. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence and support business growth through innovative manufacturing practices.
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Responsibilities
Core functional member within New Product Development (NPD) Global project teams
Ensures appropriate resources & priorities are aligned w/Global Roadmaps & Key Strategic Projects
Extensive communication/coordination/alignment and participation with cross-functional teams & project meetings
Project Managers
Design Engineering
Marketing and Sales
Supply Chain Management
Executive Leadership
Insure DFx is applied during NPDI project. Heavy focus on DFM w/key emphasis on Flexibility
Coordinate the manufacturing requirements of new products, from project concept to release of new products
Direct all stages of prototype builds and pilot runs
Works with Manufacturing Engineers and Materials teams to develop documentation for new products (bills of material, routings, and manufacturing instructions)
Communicate project requirements’, actions, and status with other departments
Track and publish NPDI Deliverables using defines tools and databases
Operations Plans
Manufacturing Process Flow Charts
Production Readiness Evaluations
Cost Analysis – cost estimates and standards costing
Specifies Capex investment requirements for the new offer - new equipment and tooling requirements
Global Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Switchgear and Busbar manufacturing technology & process
Responsible for the Global Operational Scenario Mapping, Plan/Investment, & interlock/alignment w/Key Stakeholders (ie. Business Unit Leaders, Regional Operations, executive leadership team (ELT)
Lead New Product Development Introduction (NPDI), Engineering to Order, (ETO), Design Transfers, Strategic Initiative projects, Phase 2 - 4 (Concept, Approve Execution, Design)
Key Inputs: Stakeholder Requirements Specification (Project offer requirements/VOC, i.e. lead time, cost targets, launch regions, forecast, revenue etc.)
Key Outputs: Manufacturing Tech Readiness Level, Supply Chain Architecture scenarios, Landed Product Cost, Capex plan, Manufacturing TTM targets, Operational Risk Assessment, Product build plan (i.e. prototyping), DFM scope/plan/execution
Responsible for interlock and hand-off w/Regional AME Teams – Phase 4 – 6 & to support strategic initiatives
Lead Strategic Opportunity analysis & alignment w/Key Stakeholders
Lead the Global MTRL (Manufacturing Technology Readiness Level) for new & current technologies
Support Key Supplier/ODM (original design manufacturer) Selection & Qualification
Qualification
Required
Extensive New product process
New manufacturing production line setup
Excellent knowledge in project
New Product Design: Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Excellence (DFX), Failure, Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plan
Lean manufacturing & Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel, Word)
Problem Solving Tool's (ie. FMEA, DOE, Quality Tools, etc)
6 Sigma. (Green Belt certificated and Black Belt Training certificated)
Minimum 15+ years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Well-developed administrative skills
PC and business software - word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and project management tools
Project Management
Communication Skills – Customer Oriented
NPD/NPI Experience
Advance Manufacturing Training/Exp; Lean Manufacturing, VSM, Six-Sigma
Executive Level reporting/communication
Company
Vertiv
Vertiv designs, builds and services critical infrastructure that enables vital applications for data centers and industrial facilities.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.24BKey Investors
Starboard ValuePlatinum Equity
2022-10-20Post Ipo Equity
2020-02-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.24B
2020-02-10IPO
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