Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Process Development

- Design, develop, validate, and sustain manufacturing processes for Liquid Cooling - HVAC products and assemblies.
- Support manufacturing readiness activities including process definition, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, material presentation, and production launch activities.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, routings, standard work, process flow diagrams, and production standards.
- Optimize production layouts, workstation design, and material flow to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Support line balancing and capacity analysis to maximize productivity and throughput.

Continuous Improvement

- Lead and participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
- Implement continuous improvement projects that reduce manufacturing costs, improve quality, or enhance operator safety.
- Apply Lean tools including Standard Work, Visual Management, 5S, SMED, Kaizen, and Poka-Yoke.
- Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks and non-value-added activities.

Operational Performance

- Monitor and analyze manufacturing KPIs including FPY, scrap, labor efficiency, downtime, changeover performance, and operational supplies.
- Support corrective actions to improve business unit performance and achieve operational targets.
- Perform time studies and establish labor standards to support productivity initiatives.

Quality & Problem Solving

- Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing issues.




- Support quality improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Collaborate with Quality Engineering to reduce defects and improve process capability.
- Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards and customer requirements.

Equipment & Technology

- Support selection, implementation, validation, and optimization of manufacturing equipment and tooling.
- Participate in capital expenditure projects by providing technical evaluations and return-on-investment recommendations.
- Ensure equipment capability supports quality, capacity, safety, and operational objectives.

Safety & Ergonomics

- Partner with EHS and Operations teams to identify safety risks and process-related hazards.
- Participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) activities and implement ergonomic improvements.
- Support compliance with safety regulations and company standards.

Training & Technical Support

- Provide technical support to production personnel and supervisors.
- Develop and deliver training related to manufacturing processes, work instructions, and critical operations.
- Support operator qualification and process certification activities.

Qualifications Education

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering,



Automotive Engineering, or related technical field.

Experience

- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering within HVAC, Liquid Cooling, metal fabrication, sheet metal, assembly, welding, brazing, painting, fastening, electronics, or related manufacturing environments.
- Experience supporting production operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Skills

- Knowledge of HVAC manufacturing processes and assembly operations preferred.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA, or Creo.
- Blueprint interpretation and GD&T; knowledge preferred.
- Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and Core Quality Tools.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

Competencies

- Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Project management and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Results-oriented with focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

High-Performance Culture Customer Focus

Operational Excellence

Innovation

Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

- Own it
- Act with urgency
- Foster a customer-first mindset
- Think big and execute
- Lea

📌 Manufacturing Engineer Specialist (Santa Catarina)
🏢 Vertiv
📍 Santa Catarina