Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Description
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The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) is responsible for integrating manufacturing expertise into the New Product Development (NPD) process to ensure new products are designed for optimal manufacturability, scalability, cost-effectiveness, and quality. This role acts as a key technical liaison between product design, engineering, supply chain, and operations teams from early concept through production launch.

The AME contributes to the development of manufacturing strategies, evaluates and selects appropriate production technologies, and leads the development and validation of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment. The role also supports early prototype builds, defines manufacturing readiness requirements, and ensures smooth transition into full-scale production.

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Responsibilities:
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Serve as the manufacturing voice in cross-functional NPD teams from concept through production launch

Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and cost optimization into early product design

Develop and implement manufacturing process plans, including process flow, equipment selection, and layout

Lead the design, sourcing, and qualification of tooling, fixtures, and automation to support new product introduction

Support prototype & pilot builds, analyze results, and provide feedback to design and engineering teams

Assess and mitigate manufacturing risks through PFMEA, control plans, and robust process controls

Collaborate with global supply chain and operations teams to ensure readiness and scalability of manufacturing processes

Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the NPD cycle

Document standard work instructions, process specifications, and training materials for production handoff

Track and report key metrics related to manufacturability, cost, quality, and launch readiness

Initiate manufacturing technology innovations and oversee implementation, including new requirements for key processes that are unique to a new product design

Education & Certifications:
Please note minimum and preferred requirements for education. This includes degree, specializations, and certifications.

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering/Technology, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or equivalent experience

Minimum – 5 to 7 years of experience in a global operations organization (oversite/activities in multiple regions – manufacturing & supply chain)

Requirements:
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Experience in region to region manufacturing operations transfers (establishing capability in another region)

Knowledgeable in project management within a new product development framework

Knowledgeable in New Product Design DFM/DFX, FMEA

Knowledgeable in Product Cost Management

Knowledgeable in electro/mechanical manufacturing

Years of Experience:
5-7 years

Travel Requirements:
10%

About The Team
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.

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