**RESPONSIBILITIES**- Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Sheet Metal suppliers to develop and implement prototype and product introduction strategies that enhance our competitive edge in the sheet metal industry.
- Lead the Prototype development processes to ensure speed to market and reduced prototype lead times by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the prototype development process- Lead the sheet metal optimization of components and processes.
- Advance should cost models for prototypes and production parts to ensure speed, cost, and pricing accuracy- Develop and manage manufacturing complexity models that align with supplier capabilities and improve prototype delivery & production delivery performance- Partner with suppliers to develop and implement should-cost models that enable accelerated development of prototypes.
- Identify and evaluate new materials, end-to-end technologies, and processes to improve performance and reduce costs.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to cross-functional teams on sheet metal-related issues.Manages the part and product delivery timelines and timing objectives to meet the goals of the Engineering, Offering Management, and Procurement organization- Development of end to end sheet metal prototyping process that enables speed to market, easy access for engineering, design for manufacturability guidance- Leverage market experience and update industry trends to inform strategic decisions- Build and maintain Executive relationships with strategic suppliers, including pricing process alignment, optimization of manufacturing lead times, manufacturing technology capabilities, available production capacity, and quality performance monitoring.
- Develop supplier capability matrix and ensure the appropriate sheet metal technologies are ready for launch before needed by for Product Launches- Manages the part and product delivery timelines and timing objectives to meet the goals of the Engineering,



Offering Management and Procurement organization- Identify and drive best practices related to Sheet Metal prototype sourcing, pricing and total cost contributors, quality, efficiency, speed and responsiveness.
**QUALIFICATIONS**- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the sheet metal industry, preferably in a direct sheet metal production manufacturing environment, with a deep knowledge of the manufacturing processes, equipment capability, production technologies, and alternative manufacturing methodologies used in the industry- Strong commercial acumen and experience in partnering with Procurement and Engineering teams as well as suppliers- Experience in Total Cost of Ownership thought process (solutions thinking vs piece part)- Ability to develop Key Performance Indicators specific to the delivery performance of engineering samples and prototypes- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
- Proven ability to lead projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and cultivate productive and lasting relationships with cross-functional teams and suppliers in a fast-paced, dynamic environment**EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS**- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
**PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS**- N/A**TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED**- 10%**_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 _**_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._

📌 Senior Procurement Engineering Manager (Monterrey)
🏢 Vertiv
📍 Monterrey