Job Description
Job Overview:
Vertiv is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Global Manufacturing Systems & Process Engineering Leader in Westerville, OH to lead the global implementation of the Manufacturing System Commodity Bill of Process (BoP). This role will be responsible for the cross-function collaboration to continuously improve the BoP framework, aligning global manufacturing teams, and ensuring consistent deployment across global manufacturing sites.
Commodity Bill of Process & Standardization
- Lead the development, standardization, and global deployment of the Manufacturing Bill of Process (BoP) for Vertiv.
- Define BoP frameworks that align with product architecture, manufacturing strategies, and quality expectations.
- Ensure the BoP supports scalability, digital integration, lean principles, and cross-site consistency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate, document, and continuously improve BoP standards across global manufacturing sites.
Global Implementation & Governance
- Lead the global rollout of the BoP across all relevant manufacturing sites.
- Establish governance structures to ensure compliance, continuous improvement, and feedback integration.
- Develop and maintain a global dashboard for BoP adoption, OOE tracking, and capacity reporting.
- Manufacturing Systems Design
- Guide the design and optimization of high-volume and low-volume flexible assembly systems.
- Ensure alignment with lean manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and ergonomic best practices.
- Support digital twin development and integration into production workflows.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Act as the central point of contact between global AME, product engineering, IT, and factory operations.
- Facilitate workshops, training, and change management initiatives to drive adoption.
- Report progress and KPIs to executive leadership.
External Technology Partnerships
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with external manufacturing technology suppliers, automation vendors, and digital solution providers.
- Continuously scan the market for emerging technologies that align with the Bill of Process strategy and have the potential to improve key manufacturing KPIs such as throughput, quality, flexibility, and cost.
- Lead technology evaluation and pilot programs, ensuring alignment with global manufacturing goals and integration into the standardized BoP framework.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Proven experience in global process standardization and multi-site implementation.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, MES, and Digital Twin technologies.
Familiarity with Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and Configure-to-Order (CTO) production models.
Expertise in PFMEA, ZFF/NFF, OOE/OEE, and capacity modeling.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing systems engineering
- Able to act independently to determine long-term objectives and discover business issues and opportunities
- Ability to lead others by influence
- Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues and can provide technical training in formal or informal training sessions.
- Has been an engineering leadership position for the implementation of at least 3 major manufacturing system installations.
Travel 25%
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
- Promote Transparent and Open Communication
- Learn and Seek Out Development
At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With more than 30,000 people worldwide and nearly $8 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
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
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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