Continuous Improvement Engineer

About Vertiv

Vertiv stands as the leading electrical switchgear and Busbar manufacturer in the UK and Ireland, specializing in customized integrated power solutions for diverse client projects. Boasting over three decades of expertise, our expansive team of skilled engineers operates across continents to provide unmatched technical, project management, and customer support services.

Position Overview

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer will spearhead and execute Lean and Lean Six Sigma projects to elevate departmental efficiency in line with broader organizational goals. As a pivotal member of the team, you will collaborate with various departments and, where relevant, external stakeholders to foster operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion cultural change by guiding the adoption of effective process improvement techniques and resolving obstacles hindering project success.
• Lead business improvement initiatives within assigned departments, encompassing data analysis, planning, change management, and delivering CI methodology training such as Lean manufacturing.
• Co-own continuous process enhancement efforts alongside department management.
• Impact core departmental processes, facilitate peer interactions for best practice sharing and problem-solving, and oversee VOS communications, training, and education efforts at the facility.
• Conduct baseline analyses of business processes and financials for continuous measurement and improvement.
• Collaborate with department leaders to devise and implement VOS strategic plans.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant is a results-oriented professional with demonstrated operational leadership and experience managing diverse teams to fulfill shared objectives. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and associated business applications (word processing, spreadsheets, statistical analysis, presentations) is essential. Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, and problem-solving aptitudes are required, alongside the ability to function effectively at all organizational levels within matrix environments.

Additional qualities include exceptional organizational and project management skills, autonomy in work execution, commitment to quality outcomes, ability to lead without formal authority, adaptability to change, and system thinking skills to advance ongoing improvements while upholding ethical and professional standards.

Vertiv Core Principles and Strategic Priorities

Vertiv operates under foundational values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Diversity, and Inclusion, supported by strategic focuses such as Customer Centricity, Operational Excellence, High-Performance Culture, Innovation, and Financial Stability. Values-driven behaviors expected include accountability, urgency, customer-first orientation, visionary execution, leading by example, continuous improvement, and proactive development.

Additional Information

Vertiv offers the stability associated with a global leader coupled with the dynamic nature of a startup environment, delivering critical infrastructure technologies worldwide with substantial revenue and a broad customer base.

Vertiv is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action, ensuring non-discriminatory hiring and work practices across all demographics, with accommodations provided for disabled applicants.