Vertiv in Anderson, SC is looking for a Senior Manager, Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to drive worldwide switchgear Manufacturing Strategy & Technology. This person will interlock with Key Functions and Execution while being a a core member of the New Product Development Introduction (NPDI) & Global Operations team. In this role, the AME will collaborate with the cross functional teams globally to drive time to market requirements, operational excellence, manufacturing technology assessment and competency & capacity/footprint planning to support business growth. The AME will accomplish this by leading the industrial transformation & supply chain readiness activities according to the project scope & business needs. The individual in this position will be able to interpret the voice of customer and translate those requirements into several defined process areas including but not limited to: Design for Manufacturing, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), supply chain mapping with optimization (lead time, cost, capital), prototyping & piloting, manufacturing facility layouts and product line testing. RESPONSIBILITIES * Core functional member within New Product Development (NPD) Global project teams. * Ensures appropriate resources & priorities are aligned w/Global Roadmaps & Key Strategic Projects. * Extensive communication/coordination/alignment and participation with cross-functional teams & project meetings * Project Managers * Design Engineering * Marketing and Sales * Supply Chain Management * Executive Leadership * Insure DFx is applied during NPDI project. Heavy focus on DFM w/key emphasis on Flexibility * Coordinate the manufacturing requirements of new products, from project concept to release of new products. * Direct all stages of prototype builds and pilot runs. * Works with Manufacturing Engineers and Materials teams to develop documentation for new products (bills of material, routings, and manufacturing instructions). * Communicate project requirements', actions, and status with other departments. * Track and publish NPI Deliverables using defines tools and databases. * Operations Plans * Manufacturing Process Flow Charts * Production Readiness Evaluations * Cost Analysis - cost estimates and standards costing * Specifies Capex investment requirements for the new offer - new equipment and tooling requirements. Core Focus: * Global Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Switchgear and Busbar manufacturing technology & process * Responsible for the Global Operational Scenario Mapping, Plan/Investment, & interlock/alignment w/Key Stakeholders (ie. Business Unit Leaders, Regional Operations, executive leadership team (ELT) * Lead New Product Development Introduction (NPDI), Engineering to Order, (ETO), Design Transfers, Strategic Initiative projects, Phase 2 - 4 (Concept, Approve Execution, Design) * Key Inputs: Stakeholder Requirements Specification (Project offer requirements/VOC, i.e. lead time, cost targets, launch regions, forecast, revenue etc.) * Key Outputs: Manufacturing Tech Readiness Level, Supply Chain Architecture scenarios, Landed Product Cost, Capex plan, Manufacturing TTM targets, Operational Risk Assessment, Product build plan (i.e. prototyping), DFM scope/plan/execution. * Responsible for interlock and hand-off w/Regional AME Teams - Phase 4 - 6 & to support strategic initiatives. * Lead Strategic Opportunity analysis & alignment w/Key Stakeholders * Lead the Global MTRL (Manufacturing Technology Readiness Level) for new & current technologies. * Support Key Supplier/ODM (original design manufacturer) Selection & Qualification REQUIREMENTS * Extensive New product proApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjYwNjYyLjEwNTA4QHZlcnRpdmNvbXAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t