Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager; NPDI

Position: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager (NPDI)
Job Description

As a Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Senior Manager at Vertiv in Anderson, SC, you will lead the enhancement of global data center infrastructure by leveraging your expertise in connected factory and digital twin implementation strategy, technology assessment, design, and use in manufacturing to optimize internal production processes and drive quality metrics within a global supply chain.

Digital Strategy & Leadership
Define and execute the digitalization roadmap in alignment with global IT, OT, and Operations strategies.

Lead cross-functional collaboration with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, IT Leads, Regional Manufacturing Engineers, and plant-level teams to ensure cohesive execution.

Act as a change agent to foster a culture of innovation, agility, and data-driven decision-making.

Program & Project Management
Oversee digitalization initiatives, including Smart Factory, Digital Twin, and Real-Time Dashboards.

Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple plants.

Coordinate with global and regional experts to ensure standardization and scalability.

Support the development of onshore and offshore teams to scale digitalization efforts.

Technical Integration & Architecture

Collaborate with IoT developers and architects to integrate shop floor systems (PLC, MES, shipping systems, sensors) into enterprise platforms, such as Unified Namespace (UNS).

Evaluate and implement digital platforms and tools, ensuring alignment with the company's reference architecture.

Support testing, validation, and deployment of digital standards and solutions.

Business Analysis & Enablement

Translate business and operational needs into technical requirements and detailed Statements of Work (SOWs) needed for implementation.

Enable self-service analytics and single source of truth data environments.

Ensure adherence to data governance, cybersecurity, and privacy frameworks in all digital initiatives.

Contribute to AI/ML enablement and compliance initiatives, ensuring digital solutions align with emerging technology standards.

Education & Requirements

Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Security, Information Systems, or equivalent proof of baseline knowledge.

5+ years of experience in digital transformation, smart manufacturing, or IT/OT integration.

Understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies, including IoT, MES, AI/ML, and cloud platforms.

Preferred experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional leadership.

Excellent communication and analytical skills; ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Ability to travel internationally.

Proven adaptability to work with cross-cultural groups within a global organization.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to successfully complete multiple tasks within established and changing deadlines. Ability to understand and communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.

Highly self-motivated, directed, and ability to work independently in virtual and physical settings.

Must demonstrate high initiative, accuracy, and the ability to maintain confidential information, records, and/or files.

Experience working in a global manufacturing environment.

Familiarity with digital ecosystem and tools (e.g., MES, Oracle, SharePoint)

Ability to mentor and lead technical teams across regions.

Travel: 25%

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
• Promote Transparent and Open Communication
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial…