Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Westrafo S.P.A.; Montebello Vicentino; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company canteen

Training and development opportunities

Employee benefits and corporate parten

Dynamic work environment

Descripción de la vacante

Westrafo S.P.A. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to own and continuously improve the established process system for oil-immersed distribution transformers up to 10 MVA, 72.5 kV.

You will ensure current work instructions, process parameters and quality controls, while providing expert technical support to Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance. Direct hands-on transformer manufacturing experience is mandatory.

Formación

• Direct hands-on experience in a transformer manufacturing company is mandatory.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of winding, insulation, oil processing, and related production equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Process ownership and change control: maintain and update process flows, routings, work instructions, machine setup sheets, critical parameters, control points, acceptance criteria, and control plans; implement controlled revisions based on feedback and changes.
• Technical support and problem solving: provide hands-on support to Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance; troubleshoot manufacturing issues and define corrective actions.
• Winding, insulation, and drying expertise: support LV foil and HV/MV layer winding, machine setup, tension, speed, and insulation handling; adjust process parameters as needed.
• Active part, tanking, and oil processing expertise: support active part assembly, tanking, oil filtration, impregnation, sealing, and final assembly criteria.
• Tooling, jigs, and fixtures: define or coordinate production tooling and fixtures to ensure repeatability and quality.
• Continuous improvement and training: use defects and feedback to improve first-time-right and lead times; update training materials.

Conocimientos

Transformer manufacturing experience

Electrical/Mechanical engineering

English (working)

Italian language (B1)

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

Production tooling

Jigs and fixtures

Vacuum systems equipment

Descripción del empleo

Westrafo is a leading company in the electromechanical and electrical transformer industry, founded in 2014, with a presence in Italy, Ghana, and North America.

Our product portfolio includes a wide range of integrated solutions for the energy sector, including power transformers and distribution transformers, which can be customized for a variety of applications, such as:

• Wind energy
• Hydrogen
• Various industrial applications

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to own, maintain, and continuously improve the established manufacturing process system for oil-immersed distribution transformers up to 10 MVA, 72.5 kV. The role ensures that work instructions, process parameters, and quality controls remain current based on production performance, quality/test feedback, engineering changes, materials, and installed equipment, while providing expert technical support to Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance.

Mandatory Gate Criterion

Direct hands‑on experience working for a transformer manufacturer is mandatory. Candidates without proven transformer manufacturing experience will not be considered; generic mechanical, electrical equipment, or process engineering experience alone is insufficient.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

·Process ownership and change control: Maintain and update Process Flows, Manufacturing Routings, Work Instructions/process sheets, Machine Setup Sheets, critical parameters, control points, acceptance criteria, and Control Plans. Implement controlled revisions based on production feedback, quality/test results, engineering, material or equipment changes, and lessons learned.

·Technical support and problem solving: Provide hands‑on support to Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance; troubleshoot manufacturing issues, perform root‑cause analysis, distinguish design, material, equipment, and process causes, and define corrective/preventive actions.

·Winding, insulation, and drying expertise: Provide expert support for LV foil and HV/MV layer winding, machine/mandrel setup, conductor and insulation tension, winding speed and alignment, insulation handling, moisture control, and drying/vacuum cycles; adjust process parameters when production evidence requires improvement.

·Active part, tanking, and oil processing expertise: Support active part assembly, clamping, electrical connections and clearances, tanking, vacuum/leak control, oil filtration/dehydration/degassing, vacuum oil filling, impregnation, sealing, and final assembly requirements including torque, gaskets, and inspection criteria.

·Tooling, jigs, and fixtures: Define, design, or coordinate production tooling, mandrels, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and positioning/lifting aids required to ensure repeatability, product quality, ergonomics, and safe execution of manufacturing operations.

·Continuous improvement and training: Use defects, rework, NCRs, test findings, and operator feedback to improve First Time Right, repeatability, equipment utilization, and lead time; update training materials and operator qualifications after process changes.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

·Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.

·Experience: Direct hands‑on experience in a transformer manufacturing company is mandatory. 5+ years in transformer manufacturing/process engineering is preferred; distribution transformer experience is strongly preferred.

·Technical expertise: Deep practical knowledge of LV foil and HV/MV layer winding, transformer insulation and drying, active part assembly, vacuum systems, oil treatment/vacuum filling, final assembly, and the related production equipment.

·Process, quality, and tooling capability: Proven ability to maintain and improve established processes, manage controlled changes, define critical‑to‑quality parameters, analyze manufacturing/quality problems, implement effective process corrections, and develop or specify practical jigs and fixtures.

·Professional skills and English: Strong shop‑floor engineering mindset, independent problem solving, and effective collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance. Working English is mandatory for technical documentation, reports, discussions, and supplier communication.

·Knowledge of Italian is mandatory, with a minimum B1 level required.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Annual gross salary: €60,000–€75,000. Salary and job level will be determined based on professional experience and the skills relevant to the role.
• Company canteen.
• Training and development opportunities to support the continuous growth and update of your professional skills.
• Employee benefits and corporate partnerships with selected partners, offering exclusive advantages and dedicated services.
• A dynamic work environment where experience is valued and shared.

Why Westrafo?

Being part of Westrafo means joining an innovation‑driven company, supported by a cohesive and highly skilled team of professionals.

As part of our Green Policy, we are committed to addressing a range of environmental challenges and contributing to sustainable development.

In addition to working to reduce the environmental impact of our production activities, we develop products and services that deliver tangible energy and resource savings, helping to reduce our environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable society.