Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled candidate with deep expertise in manufacturing footprint strategy and capacity planning. This strategic role will support the development and execution of global manufacturing strategies to ensure scalable, cost-effective operations that align with long-term business growth. The ideal candidate brings a global mindset, cross-functional collaboration skills, and proven experience working across multiple product lines, facilities, and regions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Global Footprint Strategy:

• Lead and contribute to long-term global manufacturing footprint optimization initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend plant location strategies considering factors such as cost, geopolitical risk, technology enablement, supply chain resiliency, and customer proximity.
• Support make-vs-buy and vertical integration analyses aligned with product and process needs.

Capacity Planning & Optimization:

• Conduct in-depth capacity modeling, scenario planning, and throughput analysis for multiple product lines.
• Identify and implement solutions to optimize plant loading, equipment utilization, and capital deployment.
• Partner with regional and plant teams to ensure alignment with growth forecasts and demand variability.

Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure cross-functional alignment on strategic manufacturing decisions.
• Coordinate across global teams to standardize best practices and tools for footprint and capacity planning.
• Support product transfers and ramp-ups across regions, ensuring minimal disruption and operational continuity.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Leverage manufacturing and business intelligence data (e.g., MES, ERP, capacity tools) to drive strategic planning.
• Develop and maintain models for manufacturing cost, utilization, and capacity scenario analysis.

Process Standardization & Scalability:

• Promote scalable manufacturing processes, modular BoP strategies, and digital factory principles.
• Support new product introduction by integrating design for manufacturability principles and capacity readiness into early planning.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering/Technology, Supply Chain, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or equivalent experience 
• 7-10 Years of experience
• Demonstrated success in leading or supporting global manufacturing transformation programs.
• Strong analytical skills, including financial modeling and use of simulation or capacity planning software (e.g. Simio, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of global supply chain dynamics, geopolitical influences, and total landed cost analysis.
• Experience with digital manufacturing tools (e.g., MES, digital twins) is a plus.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills; able to influence at all levels.
• Multi-industry or multi-product-line experience.
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement background

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 10%

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

About Vertiv

Vertiv is a $10 billion global critical infrastructure and data center technology company.  We ensure customers’ vital applications run continuously by bringing together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services.  Our portfolio includes power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 30,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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