Posted 26 August, 2026
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Vertiv Group Corp.
Letterkenny, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1944162739
Job Description
Vertiv is the largest electrical switchgear and Busbar manufacturer in the UK & Ireland, pioneering unique in-house integrated power solutions tailored to each individual client project. We believe that our people are our best asset and have invested in a highly qualified and experienced team of Engineers to work in our manufacturing facilities across three continents. With over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality integrated power solutions, we are experts in providing technical services, project management services, and unrivalled customer support for every client project. We now seek a CI Engineering to join the growing team in Letterkenny.
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer is responsible for leading and implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) projects (e.g. Lean and Lean Six Sigma initiatives) to improve department performance in alignment with key initiatives across the organization.
Be part of a highly skilled team of change agents working with all areas of assigned departments as well as aspects related to external customers and suppliers when applicable.
Develop, execute and sustain effective process improvements that drive KPI improvements utilizing Vertiv Operating System (VOS) methodologies.
Under the direction of the VOS Manager, but as an individual contributor you will:
• Serve as a change agent by driving the required cultural transformation and the adoption of successful process improvement practices and by diagnosing barriers to project success and facilitating resolution.
• Leads assigned departments' business improvement projects including data analysis, preparation & planning, change management, and training of CI methodology e.g. Lean manufacturing.
• Share responsibility for process improvement with assigned departments' manager.
About the role:
• Directly impacts assigned department's core processes.
• Frequently interacts with peer groups, normally involving information/best practice exchange, basic problem resolution and process improvement opportunities identification.
• Leads change initiatives and drives process excellence.
• Leads facility VOS communications, education and training.
• Implements site analysis including baseline of assigned departments business processes and financial analysis and continuous measurement and improvement.
• Partners with department manager to develop and deploy VOS strategy.
About you:
We are seeking a results-driven professional with a proven track record of operational execution and experience leading diverse teams to achieve shared objectives. The successful candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office and similar business software, including word processing, spreadsheets, statistical analysis, and presentation tools. They will possess excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of an organisation and work within a matrix management environment. The role requires strong organisational and project management capabilities, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and a focus on delivering high-quality results. Candidates should demonstrate leadership without formal authority, embrace change and ambiguity, apply systems thinking to drive continuous improvement, and influence positive change while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.
#vertivireland #LI-JK1
About Us
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: 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.
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 [email protected]
About the Team
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.
Vertiv is the largest electrical switchgear and Busbar manufacturer in the UK & Ireland, pioneering unique in-house integrated power solutions tailored to each individual client project. We believe that our people are our best asset and have invested in a highly qualified and experienced team of Engineers to work in our manufacturing facilities across three continents. With over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality integrated power solutions, we are experts in providing technical services, project management services, and unrivalled customer support for every client project. We now seek a CI Engineering to join the growing team in Letterkenny.
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer is responsible for leading and implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) projects (e.g. Lean and Lean Six Sigma initiatives) to improve department performance in alignment with key initiatives across the organization.
Be part of a highly skilled team of change agents working with all areas of assigned departments as well as aspects related to external customers and suppliers when applicable.
Develop, execute and sustain effective process improvements that drive KPI improvements utilizing Vertiv Operating System (VOS) methodologies.
Under the direction of the VOS Manager, but as an individual contributor you will:
• Serve as a change agent by driving the required cultural transformation and the adoption of successful process improvement practices and by diagnosing barriers to project success and facilitating resolution.
• Leads assigned departments' business improvement projects including data analysis, preparation & planning, change management, and training of CI methodology e.g. Lean manufacturing.
• Share responsibility for process improvement with assigned departments' manager.
About the role:
• Directly impacts assigned department's core processes.
• Frequently interacts with peer groups, normally involving information/best practice exchange, basic problem resolution and process improvement opportunities identification.
• Leads change initiatives and drives process excellence.
• Leads facility VOS communications, education and training.
• Implements site analysis including baseline of assigned departments business processes and financial analysis and continuous measurement and improvement.
• Partners with department manager to develop and deploy VOS strategy.
About you:
We are seeking a results-driven professional with a proven track record of operational execution and experience leading diverse teams to achieve shared objectives. The successful candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office and similar business software, including word processing, spreadsheets, statistical analysis, and presentation tools. They will possess excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of an organisation and work within a matrix management environment. The role requires strong organisational and project management capabilities, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and a focus on delivering high-quality results. Candidates should demonstrate leadership without formal authority, embrace change and ambiguity, apply systems thinking to drive continuous improvement, and influence positive change while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.
#vertivireland #LI-JK1
About Us
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: 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.
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 [email protected]
About the Team
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.
