Job Description

The Sr. Manager, Validation (DVT) Global Process Lead will be responsible for optimizing Validation test engineering processes across global engineering  and test teams. This role drives engineering efficiency, reduced cycle time, and improved engineering quality through best practice identification, process convergence, maximized us of Artificial Intelligence and other digital tools while closely collaborating with business leaders, engineering leaders, and key tool owners. 

This position will be based onsite at either of our Westerville / Delaware, OH locations.

Responsibilities:

1. (25%)  Reduce validation cycle time, improve efficiency, and improve quality by identifying best practices, and optimizing validation engineering processes.
2. (25%) Standardize Validation processes across all products lines; driving continuous improvement.
3. (20%) Promote and deploy AI-based automation in Validation design workflows.
4. (15%) Collaborate with tool owners to ensure seamless integration between tools and processes.
5. (15%) Define, track, and improve key metrics (e.g., design cycle time, rework rates).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Certifications in Design for Six Sigma, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies are a plus.
• 10–15 years in Validation test engineering with a focus on validation process development and improvement
• Deep understanding of Validation processes, standards, data collection systems, and test types.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to process improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Self-motivated and proactive with minimal supervision required to seek out and implement process improvements.
• Ability to travel internationally and interface with global engineering teams.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% travel domestically and internationally as required, with participation in global meetings outside normal working hours.

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

About Vertiv

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 $8.0 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.   

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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