Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Vertiv · Delaware
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Vertiv (industrial) in Delaware. Lead, Develop and implement manufacturing plans for assigned new products according to NPDI program.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Minitab, AutoCAD
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $96k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 765 live postings that list pay, out of 2257 manufacturing engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 13 other live manufacturing postings in Delaware.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (7+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Six Sigma 50%
- Root cause 50%
- ✓ Lean 43%
- ✓ New product launch 36%
- ✓ Minitab 29%
- Team leadership 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Responsibilities
- ◆Work closely with Line of Business Leaders to ensure manufacturing plans are aligned to Product Roadmaps.
- ◆Responsible for End of Line Testing Equipment, Parameters, scripts and Capex associated
- ◆Lead, Develop and implement manufacturing plans for assigned new products according to NPDI program
- ◆Lead and Provide direct support for plant-to-plant product transfers and new product development programs.
- ◆Support Vertiv manufacturing operations using standard processes, equipment, and manufacturing methods.
- ◆Identify, justify, pilot, and commission Advanced Manufacturing technologies, processes, equipment, and practices. Capital projects that support Growth, NPDI, Product Transfers, Technical Capacity and Footprint associated
- ◆Provide support for manufactured cost analyses of new and existing products.
- ◆Responsible for the execution of Manufacturing Readiness Checklist and deliverables of NPDI Process
- ◆Leader for Manufacturing Prototype builds along with the local operation team to achieve 2 weeks LT
- ◆Accountable and Supportive Role for Engineering Prototype builds with Design Engineering
- ◆Actively intervenes in growth strategies for assigned BU, footprint and technical capacity definition – Enables growth for Assembly, Fabrication, Testing, Infrastructure using latest simulation techniques, Digital Twin, Digital Factory
- ◆Implement best manufacturing practices for existing processes and provide multi-site manufacturing engineering support.
- ◆Assist with business-critical capital projects including facility planning, layout, and cost justification.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's Science Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Business Operations Management and 5+ years manufacturing experience
- ✓Preferred - MSME/IE/MBA and 3+ years manufacturing experience
- ✓Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma formal training or certifications.
- ✓PC working knowledge (MS Office, PDM system, CADD, Minitab)
- ✓Facility or Production Line Layout development (using AutoCad or equivalent)
- ✓Strong Mechanical aptitude
- ✓Knowledge of assembly and fabrication processes
- ✓Knowledge of Design tools, methods, and new technologies
- ✓Working knowledge of financial and business applications
- ✓Skill in vendor analysis and negotiations
- ✓Strong communication skills to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
- ✓Effective use of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvement tools.
- ✓Preferred: Material
Minimum
BSME/IE/Business Operations Management and 5-7 years manufacturing experience
Equivalent Professional Experience – 7 years of proven career and expertise
MSME/IE/MBA and 5+ years of Advanced Manufacturing experience
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma formal training or certifications.
Requirements
- ✓Extensive knowledge of formalized Advanced and Lean Manufacturing applications.
- ✓Extensive experience in New Product Development and Product Transfers.
- ✓Strong Manufacturing toolset for line definition, work content, Process control, material handling and flow, ergonomics, simulation and optimization techniques for existing processes
- ✓Excellent vertical communication, interpersonal, and motivation skills.
- ✓Demonstrated ability to think creatively; ability to coach, train, facilitate and lead teams effectively in a transformational work environment.
- ✓Demonstrated strong project management and technical skills; analytical skills; PC skills.
- ✓Demonstrated ability to achieve results through team building and teamwork. Focus on Execution, Bias for Action
Travel Time Required
- ✓Up to 50%
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
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The Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will lead and oversight multiple projects on assigned BU, focused on target plant Operations leading product transfers, new product introduction programs, process improvements, and capital projects to support Growth for the target sites and the standardization of manufacturing processes across Vertiv plants. This position will also coordinate the development and enforcement of global manufacturing standards and technology leadership. Interact directly with Design Engineering, Program Manager and Operations Team at the target site to coordinate and execute NPDI milestones and deliverables.
Planning proficiency (ERP/MRP software)
- •Preferred: Experience supporting manufacturing of system-level Configured products (containing controls and an HMI)
- •Preferred: Experience compiling and submitting Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR’s)
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 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.