Virginia Transformer Corp · 5 hours ago
Director of Manufacturing Engineering
Rincon, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
25+ years expVirginia Transformer Corp is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and they are seeking a highly experienced Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the advancement of manufacturing methods and robotics at their Rincon, GA facility. The role involves developing manufacturing strategies that drive productivity and operational excellence in a discrete manufacturing environment.
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Responsibilities
Lead the Manufacturing Engineering organization responsible for methods, tooling, automation, and industrial process improvement
Define and implement standardized manufacturing methods and procedures to improve productivity and reduce variation
Oversee the design, fabrication, and validation of all tooling, jigs, and fixtures used in transformer assembly and component manufacturing
Drive robotics and automation initiatives, integrating advanced technologies that enhance precision, safety, and throughput
Direct industrial engineering activities, including line balancing, time studies, and layout optimization
Collaborate with design engineering, operations, and quality to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness of new designs
Plan and manage capital equipment projects, ensuring alignment with long-term operational strategy
Establish engineering standards for equipment, processes, and documentation
Lead and mentor a high-performing team of engineers and technical specialists
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and safety across all production areas
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (required)
Minimum 25 years of progressive manufacturing experience, beginning in manufacturing engineering and advancing through leadership roles in methods, tooling, industrial, and automation engineering
Proven experience in discrete manufacturing environments —ideally with custom-engineered, low-volume, high-complexity products
Demonstrated expertise in: Manufacturing methods and process design
Equipment and tooling design
Robotics and automation integration
Industrial engineering and productivity improvement
Strong background in lean manufacturing, process optimization, and data-driven decision making
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
English must be the candidate's first language, or all higher education must have been completed in English at accredited institutions
Preferred
Background in electrical, mechanical, or heavy industrial manufacturing
Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems, automation software, and manufacturing simulation tools
Experience managing capital projects and multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Company
Virginia Transformer Corp
Virginia Transformer is an engineering company that manufactures transformers.
1001-5000 employees
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