Director of Manufacturing Engineering

On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largest

U.S.

-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,600 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Virginia Transformer Corporation

Job Title:
Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Rincon, Georgia

Reports To: General Manager – Rincon Facility

Position Summary

Virginia Transformer Corporation, North America’s leading manufacturer of custom power transformers, is seeking a highly experienced Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the advancement of manufacturing methods, tooling, robotics, and industrial engineering at our Rincon, GA facility.

This position is responsible for developing and executing manufacturing strategies that drive productivity, precision, and operational excellence across a discrete manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering background with at least 25 years of progressive experience, having served in key roles across methods, equipment, jigs and fixtures, robotics, and industrial engineering functions.

The Director will serve as the primary technical leader for manufacturing process innovation—ensuring that our production capabilities meet the high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency expected of Virginia Transformer’s engineered-to-order products.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• 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,…