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POSITION SUMMARY
The Sustaining Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading sustaining engineering activities within Vertiv's busbar division while supporting the growth and development of a small team. This role combines technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on problem solving to improve product quality, manufacturability, and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings strong engineering fundamentals, a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to guide teams through complex technical challenges in an engineered-to-order environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead sustaining engineering activities, including prioritization of technical issues, design updates, and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and development support for a team of approximately 2 to 4 engineers. Partner with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to resolve design-related production issues and drive timely execution. Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions that improve product quality, manufacturability, and operational readiness. Oversee engineering change activities, including bill of material updates, drawing revisions, and release accuracy. Apply strong knowledge of manufacturing processes to support design for manufacturability improvements and reduce recurring issues. Support new product introduction activities to help ensure smooth transition into production and long-term sustaining ownership. Participate in the interview and selection process for engineering talent and help onboard new team members. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the team.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline 5+ years of experience in product design, sustaining engineering, manufacturing support, or a related engineering function preferred Strong experience in 3D modeling and 2D drafting Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and experience working with cross-functional teams Experience leading technical problem solving and driving issues to resolution Experience with design for manufacturability, root cause analysis, and engineering change processes Experience working with bills of material, drawing revisions, and product lifecycle management systems Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, or guide other engineers through formal or informal technical leadership Experience with engineered-to-order products, sheet metal, copper design, or similarly complex manufacturing environments preferred
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
No special physical requirements
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED 10
% The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS
: Safety . Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
- High-Performance Culture
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
- Innovation
- Financial Strength
VERTIV BEHAVIORS
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 Promote transparent & open communication About Vertiv Vertiv (
NYSE:
VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more. 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 Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com . 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. Apply Now Job Info Job Identification 20275109 Job Category Mechanical Engineering Posting Date 06/23/2026, 03:12 PM Locations Anderson, SC, United States © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors | © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map Anderson, SC, United States Copy to Clipboard Similar Jobs Sustaining Engineer II Anderson, SC, United States Posted on 06/23/2026 Be the First to Apply The Sustaining Engineer II is responsible for independently owning and maintaining Busbar product designs and related Product Lifecycle Management activities, ensuring accurate, controlled, and production-ready outputs throughout the product lifecycle. This role is primarily focused on operations support, including providing timely response to design-related production issues, driving Design for Manufacturability improvements, and influencing cross-functional outcomes that improve safety, quality, and efficiency. Busbar is an Engineered-To-Order product, which means each customer order is specifically engineered and often involves higher complexity and variation across supporting functions. This role is reflects a higher level of ownership, judgment, and independence, with an expectation to begin learning the fundamentals of another sustaining engineering focus area.
