Global Advanced Manufacturing Technology Director

At Vertiv, we stand as pioneers in critical infrastructure solutions, steering the global trajectory of 5G and Edge technologies. In Italy, Tognana, we're building an extraordinary team and we're inviting YOU to be part of as our Global Advanced Manufacturing Technology Director!

A Glimpse of the Role

Job Overview: You will lead the strategic plan & roadmap to select and deploy cutting-edge advanced manufacturing technologies and implement “best practices” throughout the global network of Vertiv manufacturing sites. You will include a Key Focus on Additive Manufacturing process/tools/technology & provide thought leadership. You will ensure that there is consistency in the way all manufacturing technology projects are scoped, procured, executed, and sustained across plants. You will drive the research & development of advanced technologies & strategic initiatives that align with Vertiv’s long term growth plans while maximizing the ROI to improve operational performance (SQDC) at Vertiv manufacturing sites.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Present thought leadership with the Additive Manufacturing offering and process innovation to drive a world class 3D printing operation;
• Drive operational excellence, process optimization, and innovation in our manufacturing processes by introducing the latest manufacturing technologies that enhance our ability to scale global capacity & create additional competitive advantages;
• Drive Design for Automation & Design for Test process creation & continuous improvement within Vertiv’s NPDI process;
• Drive advanced manufacturing technology & test platform strategic initiatives and roadmap creation to support Vertiv’s 3-5 year growth plans. What technologies, where to deploy them globally and when;
• Lead a team of automation engineers, software engineers, test engineers & manufacturing technology engineers to execute on the strategies defined;
• Create a structured methodology to enable the way we research, scope, standardize, procure, execute, and sustain advanced manufacturing technologies & test platforms across plants globally. 

In order to be successful in this role you will need to have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Automation technology, Advanced manufacturing or related;
• Experience: over 10 years;
• Experience in Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing; 
• Exposure to multiple technology platforms (HP MJF, Carbon DLS, Stratasys FDM, DMLS are a plus); 
• Experience and knowledge of lean principles (Kaizan, 5S, A3, value stream mapping, etc.);
• Must have a strong desire to improve operational performance through a hands-on engaged leadership approach at the floor level; 
• Strong experience developing and being accountable to metrics and change management/process improvement initiatives;
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence and process improvements;
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in advanced manufacturing;
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams;
• Expertise in implementing advanced manufacturing technologies + automation and processes.