Job Description

Brief Job Description:

As a Manager Mechanical Engineering You Will

Be part of the THERMAL LoB leadership structure and provides leadership, direction and ensures deployment of Product Quality, Quality Systems Management and Product Compliance System (QAQC) within THERMAL LoB in the Region
Be accountable for the development of product quality and compliance requirements and deployment of these throughout the product development, manufacturing, sourcing, delivery, and improvement processes.
This key position operates in a matrix organizational structure and works closely with the Global Quality community, the Supplier Quality function, the THERMAL focus factories, and all other functions across all Regions to drive deployment of quality product, compliance system, supplier quality, customer quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities and Measurement Criteria with Time investment Needed on Each: -

(This will describe the overall core responsibilities of the role, decision making responsibilities etc.)

LoB Quality Management
Coordinates the THERMAL Quality function in EMEA and participates to the Global THERMAL Quality Council
Responsible for the implementation and uphold of the EMEA Quality System within respective LoB
Primary quality interface to Key customer accounts in EMEA
Consolidates quality KPIs and reports
Manages/coordinates monthly quality reviews for the respective LoB at Regional and focus factories level; contributes and participate Global Quality reviews as needed
Cooperates with Supplier Quality function to set up, deploy and continuously improve supplier quality system
LOB Continuous Improvement
Drive process improvement initiatives within THERMAL EMEA Line of Business in cooperation with VOS Team
Contributes and supports central product compliance efforts in collaboration with R&D and specifically on LoB's tasks
Drive continuous improvement of processes and system set up
Best practice sharing across LoB/Focus Factories, regionally and globally
Skills assessment and development
Periodical Process FMEA (risk analysis) approval for respective Focus Factory
Supplier Quality (cooperation between Focus Factory, Supplier Quality Team and Supply Chain organization)
Work on / participate to supplier quality audits and claim management towards these suppliers
In cooperation with Supplier Quality Team Implement and maintain common supplier quality handbook (guidelines) with key suppliers
Work on / participate on supplier quality improvement programs
Provide strategic support to Supply Chain Management relative to Supplier Quality Strategy as well as Quality interface, expertise and support the operation's suppliers and partners
Design Quality (New Product Design) quality specifications
NPD Design Reviews Quality participation management / design stages quality approval
Design Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) support
Design Quality (NPI quality) process, product and service.
NPI/NPD quality deliverables management
Product Quality
Assure quality standards implementation during Custom project executions
Set quality standards for respective manufacturing locations and sub-contracting (3 rd party), deploy, train and audit to these standards
Provides the feedback reported by Service, Installation and Field to R&D and Focus Factories and collaborates on improvement initiatives leading to high quality level products
Factory Quality
Responsible for Quality standards and Quality Control/Inspection activities within Thermal Production Plants
Customer Quality
Customer Claims management, in cooperation with LOB Project team
LoB Specific Customer Audits preparation, participation and manage on improvement activities related
Evaluation and participation at customer new contract's documentation preparation
Reporting
Monthly Operational Quality KPIs on LoB level
EMEA Reporting
Contributes to Global Reporting
Quality Management System Vertiv Croatia
Quality Management Representative for Vertiv Croatia
Internal audits for local QMS
Others
Develop and maintain effective communication within the respected focus factories
Focus Factories responsible budget and CAPEX approval and periodical review
Participation in continuous improvement in various ways

General Responsibilities

Follows procedures, rules and principles of quality management system and environmental management system,
Respects principles of local and international VERTIV Trade Compliance procedures connected with all operations and business practices,
Follows all rules of H&S and living environment protection defines by internal procedures or communicated during trainings,
Works per 5S method and Lean principles,
Is responsible to use working dress and all safety protection equipment defined by organization,
Follows required actions to prevent all emergency situations and follows operation controls rules,
Reports all accidents, occupation diseases and emergency situations,

Qualifications

Required/ Minimum Qualifications:

5 years of Engineering / Operation Experience, including 2 years experience in Quality.
University degree, Engineering or Business Management (MBA advantage)

Additional / Preferred Qualifications

Principles of Lean manufacturing
Strong Leadership skill
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Computer and software applications skills required
Proactive and high-energy style
Active knowledge of quality systems, tools and standard
Proficient English (written and spoken )

Physical & Environmental Requirements: - (To be used majorly for manufacturing jobs.)

None

Time Travel Needed

30%

About The Team

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity 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.

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