Engineering Manager

VIRGINIA TRANSFORMER INDIA PVT. LTD.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transformer manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead mechanical and electrical design projects. Candidates must possess a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and have 15 to 20 years of experience in heavy electrical products, specifically transformers and switchgears. The role requires effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and a commitment to design standards and compliance. This is a full-time position based in Vadodara, Gujarat.

Qualifications

• 15 to 20 years of progressive experience with heavy electrical products like Transformers/Switchgears.
• Demonstrable experience in handling the Engineering function of pad-mounted transformers.
• Strong understanding of transformer theory and principles of operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical and/or electrical design of transformers, ensuring they meet specifications.
• Work with cross-functional teams for seamless project execution.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Analytical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Self-Motivated

Team player

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering

Tools

MATLAB

FEA (Finite Element Analysis)

CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist @ Virginia Transformer India Pvt. Ltd. | Corporate Recruiting || Employee engagement || Training and development

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Engineering Leadership: Lead the mechanical and/or electrical design of various types of transformers, with a strong focus on design Quality, Quantity and on time deliverables, ensuring designs meet customer specifications, industry standards (e.g., ANSI/IEEE, IEC), and internal quality requirements.
• Expertise: Utilize extensive experience in pad-mounted, medium and Power transformer design, including enclosure design, cable entry and termination, compartment layouts, cooling system integration, and security features.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and R&D teams to ensure seamless project execution from concept to delivery.
• Mentorship: Potentially mentoring engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the design team and lead a high-performing technical team.
• Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex design-related issues that may arise during manufacturing, testing, or field operation.
• Analysis & Simulation: Conduct design calculations, VLN, Andreson, stress analysis, thermal analysis, and other relevant simulations to validate designs and predict performance.
• Prototyping & Testing Support: Collaborate with manufacturing and testing teams during prototype development, testing, and validation phases, providing design input and troubleshooting support.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including BOMs, technical specifications, test procedures, and design reports.
• Metrics & Reporting: Define and monitor engineering metrics (KPIs) for design quality, throughput, and continuous improvement. Report regularly to senior management on project status, risks, team development, and cost savings.
• Customer Interaction: Serve as an engineering liaison with key customers—supporting technical presentations, addressing design queries, and managing expectations throughout project life cycles. Participate in customer audits, design reviews, and acceptance testing.
• Cost and Risk Management: Balance design performance with cost optimization and manufacturability. Identify technical risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Talent Acquisition: Participate in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new engineers as the department grows.
• Standards & Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with relevant national and international standards, safety regulations, and customer-specific requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement design improvements to enhance product performance, reduce manufacturing costs, improve efficiency, and address customer feedback.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Compliance: Ensure all design and engineering activities follow safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Promote and enforce a positive safety culture within the engineering function.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken and written word.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Team player.

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering from a recognized university.

Experience

• 15 to 20 years of progressive experience heavy electrical products such as Transformers/Switchgears.
• Mandatory: Demonstrable experience in Handling the Engineering function of pad-mounted transformers is essential.
• Strong understanding of transformer theory, principles of operation, and construction.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., ANSI/IEEE C57, IEC 60076 series).
• Familiarity with various transformer types of transmission and distribution products and their applications.
• Experience in renewable energy systems, electric vehicle technology, Data center or industrial automation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) or CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), MATLAB, VLN, Anderson, thermal and stress analysis tools are a plus.

Location

VTC (US) & India

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design

Industries

Manufacturing