Sr. ME Technician (2nd shift)

About the role

Vertiv is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support the operation of the Anderson manufacturing plant. This role focuses on executing continuous improvement projects, implementing lean manufacturing, and enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency of work processes.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Safety and Health departments to ensure production areas are properly set up, provide tooling and fixtures, and communicate engineering changes to production associates and leaders.
• Implement and sustain new manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and track large project engineering milestones for seamless production integration.
• Support Manufacturing Engineers (MEs) with new equipment specification and Corrective Action Request (CAR) creation.
• Modify existing CAD drawings and provide engineering support.
• Analyze quality issues and propose solutions for corrections.
• Lead lean initiatives and drive operational improvements.
• Conduct safety training and ensure team-wide compliance with safety standards.
• Optimize processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• 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.
• Prepare appropriation requests for machines, software, or tooling with supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and policies.
• Perform hands-on tasks such as designing carts, racks, and fixtures to improve operations.
• Conduct time studies, write standard work, and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or related productive areas.
• Strong ability to write technical documentation, such as SOPs.
• Proficiency in solid modeling/CAD (viewing and manipulating drawings).
• Ability to work in a large, global corporate structure.
• Self-starter with problem-solving skills, responsibility, and a commitment to excellence.
• High proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Experience using MRP, PLM, or Enterprise systems in Engineering or Manufacturing.
• Strong foundation in 5S, lean manufacturing, and SPC quality tools.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Physical & Environmental Demands

• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.

Travel

10% travel required, primarily local to vendors, other Vertiv sites, or warehouses.

Core Principles & Behaviors

Vertiv’s core principles include Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Diversity & Inclusion. Strategic priorities focus on Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, High-Performance Culture, Innovation, and Financial Strength. Expected behaviors include:

• 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