Manufacturing Engineer Specialist - HVAC
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Vertiv scores B on the Alion truth index.
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
- 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. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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