Virginia Transformer Corp · 9 hours ago
Director of Mechanical Design Engineering
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expVirginia Transformer Corp is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, known for delivering premium quality transformers. They are seeking a hands-on Director of Mechanical Design to lead the mechanical design function across multiple manufacturing plants, ensuring design excellence and manufacturability of custom electromechanical equipment.
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Hiring Manager
Kyle Vorst, SPHR
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed team of mechanical design engineers across multiple U.S. plants, fostering a culture of accountability, rigor, and continuous improvement
Own and enforce the Mechanical Design Manual, standards, and best practices, ensuring consistency and repeatability across all sites
Partner with Corporate R&D to introduce new materials, design features, and mechanical innovations that enhance product performance and manufacturability
Establish and track KPIs for mechanical design quality, cycle time, rework, and throughput, driving measurable improvements year over year
Serve as the senior mechanical authority for complex design decisions, escalations, and technical risk assessment
Oversee the design and development of complex mechanical assemblies for custom electromechanical equipment, ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective
Provide hands-on technical leadership as needed, including concept development, 3D modeling, design reviews, and complex problem-solving
Apply deep expertise in metallurgy, polymers, and material science to optimize thermal performance, structural integrity, and long-term reliability
Implement and continuously improve design automation, configurators, and process assurance systems to reduce variability and improve speed to market
Review and approve mechanical drawings, calculations, FEA results, and design documentation to ensure compliance with internal standards and industry requirements
Partner with Sourcing and Vendor Quality to qualify suppliers, evaluate alternate materials, and support cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality
Participate in design reviews, NCR investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions related to mechanical or manufacturing issues
Work closely with plant leadership and production teams to ensure designs support operational efficiency, safety, and scalability
Collaborate with Safety, Compliance, and Environmental teams to ensure all mechanical designs meet regulatory, industry, and internal safety standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required
15–20+ years of experience in thermo-mechanical design of custom electromechanical or industrial equipment, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or multi-site role
Strong background in metallurgy, polymers, material science, and industrial product design within manufacturing, energy, aerospace, rail, or similarly complex industries
Advanced proficiency with CAD and analysis tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent), including FEA/FEM methodologies
Demonstrated success leading engineering teams in plant-based, multi-plant, or global manufacturing environments
Expert-level knowledge of mechanical design principles, material behavior, thermal performance, and stress analysis
Proven ability to balance design innovation with manufacturability, cost control, and operational discipline
Hands-on, pragmatic problem solver with a shop-floor mindset and strong engineering judgment
Exceptional communicator able to influence across engineering, operations, sourcing, and executive leadership
Strong organizational and leadership capability, with experience guiding large engineering organizations (100+ engineers)
Strategic thinker with the discipline to drive standardization, scalability, and continuous improvement
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
PE license is a plus
Company
Virginia Transformer Corp
Virginia Transformer is an engineering company that manufactures transformers.
1001-5000 employees
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