Manufacturing Engineer: Transformer Production & Lean

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize transformer production. You will support manufacturing, resolve technical issues, and drive continuous improvement across winding, core assembly, testing, and final assembly.

The role requires hands-on experience with transformer components, strong problem-solving skills, and collaboration with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Design Engineering. On-site with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or related field.
• 3-5 years of engineering experience in transformer manufacturing or heavy electrical equipment preferred.
• Hands-on experience with coil winding, insulation design, core assembly, or testing.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or CI tools; certifications preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day production and optimize processes for transformer components.
• Analyze workflow bottlenecks and implement improvements to increase throughput and reduce scrap.
• Standardize work instructions, SOPs, and production documentation.
• Improve layout and material flow to optimize takt time and reduce non-value-added activity.
• Provide engineering support to resolve manufacturing issues related to winding, insulation, and testing.
• Interpret drawings, BOMs, and electrical schematics with Design Engineering.
• Lead root-cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions (CAPA).
• Ensure processes meet IEEE, ANSI, IEC standards; support audits.
• Lead Lean/Kaizen initiatives and track productivity, scrap, and cycle times.
• Identify opportunities for automation and equipment upgrades.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Supply Chain on BOMs and inventory.

Skills

Strong process standards

Analytical and troubleshooting

Lean Manufacturing

Reading engineering drawings

Communication and teamwork

Microsoft Office

CAD software

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Job description

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize transformer production. You will support manufacturing, resolve technical issues, and drive continuous improvement across winding, core assembly, testing, and final assembly.

The role requires hands-on experience with transformer components, strong problem-solving skills, and collaboration with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Design Engineering. On-site with a Monday–Friday schedule.