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Manufacturing Engineer

Vertiv Group Corp. • Edinboro, PA • 8h ago

Job Description

Job Title

Department

Operations / Engineering

Reports To

Operations Manager

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer supports and improves steel manufacturing operations, driving operational excellence through the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and systems. Increasing throughput, reducing cost and waste, and improving safety and quality. This role partners closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams to ensure stable, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Process & Production Support

Provide day-to-day engineering support for production issues, downtime events, and yield losses.

Lead efforts to analyze and improve manufacturing processes, focusing on cost reduction, cycle time, quality enhancement, and throughput.

Collaborate with R&D and design engineering to influence product designs for manufacturability and scalability.

Develop and validate manufacturing processes for new products, including tooling, equipment, and work instructions.

Manage complex manufacturing projects, including equipment upgrades and layout changes.

Oversee the creation and maintenance of process documentation, SOPs, and technical specifications.

Provide training on new processes, equipment, and safety protocols.

Act as a technical resource for troubleshooting and problem-solving across production teams.

Implement corrective and preventive actions to address recurring issues and improve process reliability.

Continuous Improvement

Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis tools

Identify and implement cost reduction, yield improvement, and cycle time reduction opportunities.

Drive scrap, rework, and energy consumption reduction initiatives.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure processes meet customer specifications, internal quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Support corrective actions for customer complaints, internal nonconformances, and audit findings.

Safety & EHS

Promote and support a strong safety culture in a high-risk industrial environment.

Ensure manufacturing processes comply with plant safety procedures and environmental regulations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical/Materials Engineering, or related field preferred.

3-7 years of experience in a manufacturing or steel production environment.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.

Experience with process data analysis, SPC, and continuous improvement methods.

Ability to work effectively on the plant floor in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma certification.

Experience with MRP/ERP systems and manufacturing data systems (MES).

Project management experience supporting capital or process improvement projects.

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 Improvement

Learn and Seek Out Development

Promote Transparent & Open Communication

At Vertiv, we're on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned 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 age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereo@types), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. 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.

About the Team

Work Authorization

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 age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereo@types), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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