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Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Vertiv
Edinboro, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026

Brief Job Description: 

Quality Engineer: 

The Quality Engineer (QE) owns day‑to‑day product and process quality at the manufacturing site. Responsibilities include defect prevention, issue containment, continuous improvement, QMS compliance, APQP/PPAP, PFMEA & control plans, RCCA/CAPA, customer complaint management, and supplier quality interface.

Key Responsibilities

1) Plant QMS Ownership & Compliance

      Maintain/improve the Quality Management System (QMS)

      Lead management reviews & internal audit programs

      Coordinate ISO certification/surveillance audits

      Represent plant during customer audits

2) Manufacturing Process Quality

     Deploy SPC/MSA; implement layered process audits 

     Lead RCCA/CAPA using 8D/5‑Why 

     Own PFMEA & Control Plans

3) New Product Introduction (NPI)

      Lead APQP deliverables

      Support PPAP submissions

      Support test development and qualification

4) Supplier Quality Interface

      Support supplier process audits and qualification

      Drive supplier RCCA and verification of effectiveness

5) Customer Quality & Field Performance

      Lead customer complaint investigations

      Aggregate Voice of Customer insights

6) Data, Metrics & Reporting

      Publish monthly KPIs and dashboards

      Use statistical tools for trend analysis

7) Continuous Improvement

      Lead Lean/Six Sigma projects

      Provide quality training

Qualifications:

Required/ Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Technical school background: 
    • university degree in Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
    • Knowledge of electrical and mechanical assembly.
    • 3-5 or more years of experience in technical position.        
  • Good English.
  • Computer literate, specifically the MS Office package.
  • Ability to plan activities in short midterm.
  • Ability to coordinate people from different departments.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks setting the right priority.
  • Highly customer focused.
  • Problem solving capability.                       
  • Attitude to listen to customers' (internal and external) needs.
  • Working in team.
  • Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately in a busy and demanding environment.

Physical & Environmental Requirements: - (To be used majorly for manufacturing jobs.)

    • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25–40 lbs.
    • Regular movement through manufacturing areas, including climbing stairs or ladders.
    • Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform visual inspections at various heights.

Time Travel Needed: 

  • 15%

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
  • Promote Transparent and Open Communication

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.  With $6.9 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned 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 help.join@vertivco.com. 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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