What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. ME Technician (2nd shift) position at Vertiv?
Job Description:
Vertiv is hiring a Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Technician dedicated to supporting the operation of the Anderson manufacturing plant. They will execute continuous improvement projects, implement lean manufacturing, and improve safety, quality, and efficiency of work processes. Manufacturing Engineering Technicians will do time studies, write standard work, write standard operating procedures (SOPs). They will also have hands-on tasks such as designing carts, racks, and fixtures to improve the operation. They will report to the Senior Manufacturing Engineering Supervisors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Safety and Health departments to assure production areas set up, provide tooling and fixtures to productive areas, and notify any engineering change to production associates and leaders.
- Implement and sustain new manufacturing processes.
- Work closely with Design Engineering to support DFM, track large project engineering milestones to ensure seamless integration with production.
- Support MEs with new equipment specification.
- Support MEs with CAR creation.
- Modify existing CAD drawings and provide engineering support.
- Analyze quality issues and provide potential solutions for quality corrections.
- Lead lean initiatives and drive significant operational improvements.
- Lead safety training and ensure team-wide compliance with safety standards.
- Lead process optimization efforts focusing on cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
- Manage small projects and coordinate teams effectively.
- Develop comprehensive documentation systems for process control and quality.
- Lead cross-functional teams while providing mentorship and technical expertise.
- Identify root causes of manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
- Implement appropriation requests for machines, software, or tooling through written documentation with supporting information.
- Guarantee the compliance of company procedures and policies.
Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience in manufacturing or productive areas transferences desirable.
- Strong ability to write technical documentation such as SOPs.
- Solid modeling/CAD proficiency (viewing/manipulating drawings)
- Ability to work in a large, global corporate structure.
- Self-starter. Ability to solve problems, take responsibility and deliver results with a spirit of innovation and strong commitment to excellence.
- High English proficiency (read, write, and speak).
- Experience using MRP, PLM, or Enterprise systems in Engineering or Manufacturing.
- Strong foundation in 5S, lean manufacturing, and other SPC quality tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Physical & Environmental Demands: -
- Sitting for long periods of time.
- Will occasionally need to lift to 40lbs.
Time Travel Required: -
- 10% (Would primarily be local travel to vendors, other Vertiv sites, or warehouses.)
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
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 over 130 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 for or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers