Sr. Manager Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Position Summary

As a Senior Manager / Director – Global Sheet Metal Fabrication SME at Vertiv, you will lead strategic initiatives to advance our global data center infrastructure capabilities through expert-level knowledge of sheet metal fabrication. This role is responsible for developing and executing a global strategy for sheet metal processes, assessing fabrication technologies, recommending equipment, and optimizing internal production workflows. You will collaborate across engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to drive innovation, standardization, and continuous improvement in sheet metal manufacturing. A key focus will be building a high-performing global community, sharing best practices, and implementing both short-term improvements and long-term strategic roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement a Global Sheet Metal Fabrication Strategy aligned with Vertiv’s operational and product goals.
• Lead end-to-end process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, precision, and quality in sheet metal production across global facilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, integrate automation technologies, and elevate fabrication capabilities.
• Establish and promote standardized procedures to ensure consistency, reliability, and excellence in sheet metal operations worldwide.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, guiding their integration into Vertiv’s manufacturing ecosystem.
• Provide technical leadership to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, enhance product designs, and support cost-reduction efforts.
• Partner with the Advanced Manufacturing Technology team to implement future/connected factory technologies and digitization initiatives.
• Drive strategic project management of global initiatives, balancing short-term optimization with long-term roadmap execution.
• Foster a culture of best practice sharing and build a global community of sheet metal experts to support continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of cutting-edge solutions that position Vertiv as a leader in data center infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in sheet metal fabrication, with proven success in a global leadership or SME role.
• Deep expertise in metal fabrication technologies, equipment selection, design principles, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to standardize procedures and drive operational excellence across multiple global sites.
• Strong background in strategic project management, with experience leading global initiatives and transformation programs.
• Proven track record of collaborating across functions, providing technical leadership, and driving cost-effective solutions.
• Experience with connected factory technologies, automation, and digital manufacturing systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to guide innovation and troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues.

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 offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us 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, sexua