The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Specialist will lead and oversee multiple complex projects focused on optimizing material flow, material storage, and advanced manufacturing processes across multi-site operations. The specialist will interact directly with Design Engineering, Program Managers, Logistics, Purchasing, and Operations Teams to coordinate and execute manufacturing milestones and deliverables while ensuring the right materials are delivered to the right place, at the right time, with minimal waste. This position requiresdeep technical expertisein material management, lean methodologies, and digital manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities Material Flow & Storage Optimization - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Logistics, Engineering, and Purchasing to align material flow systems with business goals andproduction scheduling requirements.

- Partner closely with the warehousing team to evaluatespace utilization using slotting optimization techniques, streamline storage strategies, and implement best practices that support lean manufacturing principles.
- Analyze, design, and implementoptimized material flow strategiesusingsimulation modeling and digital twin technologiesto ensure end-to-end synchronization across suppliers, internal operations, and warehouse environments.
- Continuously monitor and analyzeKPIsrelated to materials movement such as throughput, cycle time, delivery performance, and inventory accuracy, usingreal-time data dashboards and analytics platforms.
- Design and implementsupermarket pull systems and kanban replenishment strategiesto synchronize material flow with production demand.
- Applywarehouse management system (WMS) capabilitiesto improve inventory visibility, traceability, and accuracy across the facility.
- Implementation ofautomated material handling systems (AMHS), includingAutomated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), conveyor systems, and robotic pick-and-place solutions, as well as digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives focused on connected and intelligent material handling.
- Leadcapacity planning and load balancing analysesto ensure material flow.

Manufacturing

Engineering & Technical Leadership - Work closely with Line of Business Leaders to ensure manufacturing plans are aligned to Product Roadmaps andlong-term strategic growth objectives.

- Lead, develop, and implementcomprehensive manufacturing plansfor assigned new products according to the NPDI program, applyingDesign for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)principles.
- Lead and provide direct support for plant-to-plant product transfers and new product development programs,



ensuringtechnical feasibility assessmentsandmanufacturing readiness reviewsare completed at each program gate.
- Responsible for the execution of Manufacturing Readiness Checklists and deliverables of the NPDI Process, includingprocess capability studiesandfailure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
- Leader for Manufacturing Prototype builds along with the local operations team to achieve2-week lead time, applyingrapid prototyping methodologiesand iterative build strategies.
- Assist with business-critical capital projects includingfacility planning, layout optimization using simulation tools, and detailed cost justification with ROI analysis.
- Develop and maintaintechnical engineering standards, work instructions, and process control plansto ensure consistency across manufacturing sites.
- Leadroot cause analysis (RCA)andcorrective action processesfor manufacturing-related issues using structured problem-solving methodologies such as8D, A3, and Fishbone analysis.

Advanced

Engineering & Digital Manufacturing - Applysimulation and modeling tools(e.g., Support the integration ofERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP)with shop floor execution systems to enablereal-time material visibility and automated replenishment triggers.

- Lead the evaluation and implementation ofIndustry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing technologies, including IoT-enabled material tracking, RFID systems, and real-time location systems (RTLS).

Continuous

Improvement - Support Vertiv manufacturing operations usingstandard processes, equipment, and manufacturing methods, driving consistency and repeatability across sites.

- Lead and participate incontinuous improvement initiativessuch as Kaizen events, Lean Manufacturing projects, andSix Sigma DMAIC projectstargeting material flow and storage optimization.
- Qualifications Minimum:
- Bachelor's degree inIndustrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Operations Management, or related field.
- 4–5 yearsof experience in advanced manufacturing, materials flow engineering, supply chain logistics, or lean manufacturing.

Preferred

- Master's degree(MSME/IE/MBA)with5+ yearsof Advanced Manufacturing experience.
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma formal training or certifications(Green Belt or Black Belt preferred).
- Familiarity withIndustry 4.0 technologies, including IoT, RFID, AGVs, and digital twin platforms.

Requirements





- Knowledge of formalizedAdvanced and Lean Manufacturing applications, includingvalue stream mapping, takt time analysis, inventory decoupling strategies, kanban systems, and pull-based replenishment.
- Strong knowledge ofmanufacturing process engineering principles, including DFM/DFA, FMEA, process capability analysis, and control plans.
- Experience withERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP)for integrated planning and material control, including shop floor integration.
- Solid knowledge indata analysis toolssuch as Excel, Power BI, Minitab, or equivalent analytical platforms.
- Goodvertical communication, interpersonal, and motivation skills, with the ability to present technical findings to senior leadership.
- Physical & Environmental Demands - The role is primarily based in a manufacturing facility, requiring regular site visits and interaction with production teams.
- The role involves extended periods ofsitting in front of a computer and periods in production floor.
- Travel Required - 10% travel to different plant locations and suppliers. 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 - Lead by example - Drive continuous improvement - Learn and seek out development - Promote transparent & open communication About Vertiv Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. 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. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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