Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Vertiv - STL Austin, Texas is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for executing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes at the STL facility, including developing efficient workflows, ensuring safety, and improving product quality. The Manufacturing Engineer will support production ramp and ongoing operations while ensuring alignment with global AME-defined manufacturing systems. This role serves as the on-site owner of manufacturing process execution and performance at STL.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Process Improvement and workflow optimization:
Identify, plan, and implement process improvements to enhance quality, reduce cost, increase productivity, improve safety, and optimize cycle time
Monitor manufacturing performance metrics (yield, cycle time, uptime, scrap) and drive actions to meet or exceed defined performance targets
Apply Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies to eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency
Support development and execution of process improvement strategies within the Operations organization
Provide hands-on support to production teams to troubleshoot issues and implement sustainable solutions on the shop floor
Ensure all process changes and improvements align with global manufacturing standards and system architecture
Partner closely with operators and production leadership to ensure processes are practical, sustainable, and consistently executed
Contribute to automation and tooling improvements where applicable
Support ISO Quality System requirements, Quality Policy, and broader continuous improvement initiatives
Global AME Alignment:
Execute manufacturing processes in accordance with global AME standards
Provide feedback to Global AME on process performance, gaps, and improvement opportunities
Support implementation of standardized processes, tools, and technologies
Work Instructions:
Develop, document, and continuously improve detailed work instructions and standard work
Ensure operators are trained and aligned to defined processes
Design for Manufacturability and Process Risk Management:
Conduct Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify and mitigate potential risks in manufacturing processes.
Partner with design engineering and product teams to support manufacturability and process improvements
Project & Implementation Support:
Support execution of manufacturing-related projects at the site level
Coordinate implementation of new processes, tooling, and equipment
Ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables within project timelines
Fixture Design and Fabrication:
Collaborate with the Engineering Department to design, validate, and support fabrication of fixtures to support product development, testing, and production.
Production Support:
Support early-stage manufacturing ramp, including process stabilization, debugging, and iteration
Operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving production environment with changing requirements
Assist with troubleshooting equipment and machine issues as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Proven ability to independently troubleshoot and stabilize manufacturing processes in a production environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing performance drivers, cost control, and process optimization
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment with minimal direction
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
Education/Experience
BS degree in a technical field required, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering preferred. Experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment required
Experience supporting production ramp, new product introduction (NPI), or early-stage manufacturing environments required
Experience supporting equipment, fixtures, or manufacturing tooling in a production environment preferred
Lean Certification preferred.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
Light manufacturing
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
None
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
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 $5 billion in sales, 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
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 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.
