Virginia Transformer Corp · 3 hours ago
Director of Mechanical Engineering
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expVirginia Transformer Corp is a privately held company focused on manufacturing custom transformers and building power solutions. They are seeking a hands-on Director of Mechanical Engineering to lead the mechanical design and development function across multiple manufacturing plants, ensuring high standards of quality, performance, and safety in their products.
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Hiring Manager
Kyle Vorst, SPHR
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical design engineers across multiple sites, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
Ensure consistent application of the mechanical design manual and design standards across all six plants
Partner with corporate R&D to advance new mechanical design initiatives and introduce innovative materials, features, and product enhancements
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the design teams, driving measurable improvement in design quality, efficiency, and throughput
Oversee the design and development of mechanical assemblies, ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
Provide direct, hands-on technical support when needed — including concept development, modeling, and problem-solving for complex design challenges
Apply deep understanding of metallurgy, polymers, and material properties to improve product performance, longevity, and thermal characteristics
Establish, update, and enforce design automation and process assurance systems to maintain consistency and reduce variability in mechanical design outputs
Review and approve detailed mechanical drawings, design calculations, and documentation for accuracy and compliance with internal and industry standards
Partner with Sourcing and Vendor Quality Assurance to qualify suppliers and evaluate materials or components for new or alternative sourcing
Participate in design reviews, non-conformance investigations (NCRs), and root cause/corrective action efforts to resolve mechanical and manufacturing issues
Work closely with plant management and production teams to ensure mechanical designs support operational goals and manufacturability
Collaborate with Safety and Compliance functions to ensure adherence to industry, regulatory, and environmental standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering
Minimum 15-20 years of experience in thermo-mechanical design of custom electromechanical equipment, with at least 5 years in a senior management or multi-site leadership role
Proven background in metallurgy, polymers, material science, or industrial product design from manufacturing, energy, aerospace, rail, or related industries
Strong knowledge of FEA/FEM analytical tools, CAD systems, and 3D design platforms (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent)
Demonstrated success leading engineering teams in a plant, multi plant or global manufacturing environment
Expert-level proficiency in CAD design practices, finite element modeling, and mechanical systems analysis
Deep technical understanding of materials, thermal performance, stress analysis, and mechanical reliability
Hands-on problem solver with a proactive, floor-level approach to engineering challenges
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, able to influence across engineering, operations, and executive leadership
Strong organizational ability to lead large engineering teams (100+ engineers) across multiple sites
Strategic mindset with operational discipline — balancing innovation with manufacturability and cost control
Preferred
Master's degree in mechanical engineering
PE is a plus
Company
Virginia Transformer Corp
Virginia Transformer is an engineering company that manufactures transformers.
1001-5000 employees
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