Manufacturing Engineer

About Vertiv

Vertiv is the leading manufacturer of electrical switchgear and busbar solutions in the UK and Ireland, offering customized integrated power systems for various client projects. With over 30 years of expertise, Vertiv supports its global operation with a skilled workforce across three continents, delivering technical services, project management, and excellent customer support.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on designing, refining, and managing factory production methods to efficiently convert product designs into top-quality physical products. Emphasis is placed on lean manufacturing principles to optimize processes, tools, and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, assess, and enhance manufacturing processes.
• Design assembly procedures for new products and re-evaluate existing ones to boost efficiency.
• Support production teams in implementing improvements and handling changes.
• Ensure all necessary documentation is available for pre-production and special runs.
• Create production documents required for products, prototypes, and assemblies.
• Introduce innovative methods to enhance current operations and reduce costs.
• Address technical manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with technical departments to prepare cost estimates for new projects and improvements.
• Participate in procurement and design of production and handling equipment.
• Engage with Lean Supervisor in waste elimination and lean projects.
• Adhere to integrated management system procedures and lean manufacturing and 5S principles.
• Comply with international trade regulations.
• Contribute to company standards that focus on customers, culture, and continuous improvement.
• Submit improvement suggestions aligned with organizational goals.
• Respect environmental protection regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• University degree in electrical or electronic engineering.
• Minimum one year of electrical engineering experience.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Competent in CAD and technical drawing.
• Strong understanding of CAD/CAM systems and manufacturing processes, especially lean manufacturing.
• Ability to read and prepare electrical documentation.
• Innovative mindset with attention to detail and practicality.
• Ability to work collaboratively within teams.

Company Values and Culture

The successful candidate will embody Vertiv’s core principles of safety, integrity, respect, teamwork, and inclusion. The organization's strategic priorities include fostering a high-performance culture, focusing on customers, operational excellence, innovation, and financial strength. Expected behaviors include accountability, urgency, customer-focus, visionary thinking, leadership by example, continuous improvement, learning, and open communication.

Equal Opportunity

Vertiv is committed to equal employment opportunities, ensuring fairness across hiring, employment terms, training, compensation, and occupational health regardless of age, race, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics. Support is available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.