Senior Mechanical Design and Development Engineer
Location: Rincon, GA
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
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.
Who We Are
Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, with over 50 years of experience delivering premium-quality solutions with some of the shortest lead times in the industry.
With more than 5,800 employees and a strong reputation for engineering excellence, we are a privately held company known for our nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.
Join Our Team
If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling critical infrastructure like data centers and manufacturing, and being part of a fast-moving, high-performance environment — this is the place for you.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer II with 4–6 years of experience to support the design and execution of transformer products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This role requires strong technical capability, hands-on problem solving, and the ability to lead design projects from concept through production. You will work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure designs are robust, manufacturable, and delivered on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design projects for transformer components and assemblies from concept through production
- Develop detailed designs, layouts, and drawings using CAD tools
- Perform engineering calculations including stress, thermal, structural, and tolerance analysis
- Design and support development of tools, fixtures, and manufacturing aids to improve production efficiency and quality
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are optimized for fabrication and assembly
- Troubleshoot design and production issues, providing rapid and effective solutions on the shop floor
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to product design, cost reduction, and manufacturability
- Review and validate engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials
- Support prototype builds, testing, and validation activities
- Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer specifications, and industry requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 4–6 years of experience in mechanical design within a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects from concept through execution
- Strong experience working directly with manufacturing teams and shop floor operations
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
- Experience performing engineering calculations (structural, thermal, mechanical)
- Hands-on experience designing tools, fixtures, and production equipment
- Strong understanding of fabrication processes (welding, machining, assembly)
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in transformer, power systems, or heavy industrial equipment manufacturing
- Knowledge of materials, insulation systems, and high-voltage equipment design
- Familiarity with ERP/PDM systems
- Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
What Success Looks Like
- Designs are delivered on time, accurate, and manufacturable
- Strong collaboration with production results in reduced rework and improved throughput
- Tools and fixtures improve efficiency, safety, and quality on the shop floor
- Engineering solutions are practical, cost-effective, and scalable
