Manager Manufacturing Engineering
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. Vertiv scores B on the Alion truth index.
Who are we?
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. We are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join and drive our dynamic team in Piove di Sacco (PD), Italy!
The role provides technical leadership and manufacturing support to the Tognana Thermal Center of Excellence Site, focusing on new product introduction (NPI), productivity programs and strategic projects. It is responsible for defining and improving assembly and testing processes, supporting Operational Excellence initiatives, and ensuring manufacturing cost targets are achieved in collaboration with Engineering, Operations and Procurement. The role also supports CAPEX investments, production changes and technical issue resolution, develops manufacturing methods and procedures, ensures the required production documentation is available, and conducts Make vs Buy analyses.
What kind of work will you be doing?
- Provides all technical capabilities to Thermal manufacturing sites in order to execute NPI, productivity programs and other strategic projects for BUs, hence being the technical leadership for product manufacturing across EMEA SG & BB & IS plants.
- Defines processes for product assembly and test.
- Works together with Engineering (R&D), Site Operations Managers & Procurement to ensure manufacturing target cost for products are met.
- Supports the implementation of Operations Excellence projects across BUs in production.
- Responsibility for CAPEX investment to meet company production targets.
- Works on specific tasks assigned by EMEA AME Director.
- Creates assembly procedures for new products & existing products to achieve improvements.
- Supports production in managing changes for improvement.
- Ensuring the availability of specific documentation required for pre-series & special & standard production.
- Identifies ways to reduce production costs and resolves technical issues in manufacturing.
- Development, evaluation, and improvement of manufacturing methods.
- Make vs BUY analysis.
What will make you successful?
- School Background
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Language skills
- Excellent written and spoken English with knowledge of the main technical language/words used in the relevant product application business.
- Technical / Functional skills
- Mechanical drawings
- Electrical drawings
- 2D & 3D CAD (e.g. SW, SE, CREO)
- PLM system (PD Cloud preferred)
- ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
- Base knowledge of power converters, SWG
- Soft skills
- Good team working attitude and communication
- Analysis
- Ability to convert objectives in actions and results
- Management of times, activities and results
- Availability to travel
If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
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
The anticipated salary range for this role in Italy is between 78.000€ to 95.000€ gross per year (based on a full-time working week). Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.
The applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for this role is Metalmeccanico Industria.
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers