Vertiv is seeking a Sr. Ops-Manufacturing Process Design Engineer. To act as the lead architect of our production ecosystems, you will be responsible for the "Virtual-to-Physical" transition of our Power and Thermal products, serving as the primary bridge between R&D; and the shop floor. By integrating Full-Line Balancing with high‑fidelity Discrete Event Simulation (DES), you will ensure that our manufacturing lines are mathematically optimized for maximum efficiency long before the start of production. This role requires a blend of deep industrial engineering expertise and advanced data modeling to drive a "Right First Time" integral launch strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Up‑Front Design Integration: Lead the New Product Introduction (NPI) process by collaborating with R&D; at the earliest design stages. Ensure manufacturing constraints, plant capabilities, and automation requirements are integrated into the product DNA before design freeze.
- Synchronized Process Design & Bottleneck Neutralization: Drive operational excellence through rigorous Yamazumi modeling,
ensuring all manufacturing processes are perfectly balanced to Takt time. By neutralizing bottlenecks and bridging disconnected "islands of automation," you will create a seamless, synchronized flow that eliminates process unevenness and waste, minimizing WIP and maximizing plant‑wide throughput.
- Data‑Driven Simulation (DES): Oversee the translation of Yamazumi work‑content data and line‑balancing profiles into Discrete Event Simulation models. Capture granular process data—including MTBF, MTTR, and precise step‑level cycle times—to virtually "stress test" the production environment and validate throughput targets before physical implementation.
- Proactive DFM/DFA Leadership: Direct the execution of rigorous Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews. Act as the final gatekeeper for manufacturability, identifying assembly risks early to reduce engineering change or