Senior Manager, Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) for Integrated Solutions (IS)

Vertiv is hiring a Senior Manager for Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineering in Anderson, SC or Columbus, OH.  This person will be responsible to drive Global Manufacturing Strategy & Technology, Interlock with Key Functions, and Execution while being a a core member of the New Product Development Introduction (NPDI) & Global Operations team. In this role, the AME will collaborate with the cross functional teams globally to drive time to market requirements, operational excellence, manufacturing technology assessment and competency & capacity/footprint planning to support business growth. The AME will accomplish this by leading the industrial transformation & supply chain readiness activities according to the project scope & business needs. The individual in this position will be able to interpret the voice of customer and translate those requirements into several defined process areas including but not limited to: Design for Manufacturing, FMEA analysis, supply chain mapping with optimization (lead time, cost, capital), prototyping & piloting, manufacturing facility layouts and product line testing.

​Core Focus:

• ​Develop & Implement Global Operational Strategy, which aligns w/Vertiv Key Initiatives
• ​Global Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Infrastructure & Systems manufacturing/integration technology & process
• ​Responsible for the Global Operational Scenario Mapping, Plan/Investment, & interlock/alignment w/Key Stakeholders (ie. Business Unit Leaders, Regional Operations, ELT, etc.)
• ​Lead NPDI/ETO-C/Design Transfer/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: Mfg Tech Readiness Level, Supply Chain Architecture scenarios, Landed Product Cost, Capex plan, Mfg 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  
• ​Drive Global Interlock and Alignment through being the Point of contact/Influencer between Business Unit & Global Operations
• ​Lead Strategic Opportunity analysis & alignment w/Key Stakeholders
• ​Lead the Global MTRL (Manufacturing Technology Readiness Level) for new & current technologies
• ​Support Key Supplier/ODM Selection & Qualification

Responsibilities
 

• Core functional member within New Product Development (NPD) Global project teams.
• ​Insures 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.
• ​Drive and 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 NPI 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.
• ​ATE Function. Responsible for oversight of the new offer product Automatic tester development. DFT review, PCBA ICT, FCT development and Product Function test.  
• ​Component Function. Responsible for oversight of the new design component qualification. Include Tooling analysis. Parts Quality. PQCS.PQCP, PPEP and Compliance check.

Education & Certifications
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering/Technology or equivalent experience. 
• ​Minimum 15+ years of experience in a heavy industrial/integrated solutions manufacturing or engineering environment.
• ​Effective Process & Organization skills, ability to manage multiple Key Initiatives
• ​PC and business software - word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and project management tools
• ​Complex Project Management skills/toolset
• ​Strong Communication Skills – Ability