Transformer Manufacturing Engineer: Flexible Schedule

MGM Transformer LLC; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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

MGM Transformer LLC in Commerce/Vernon, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize transformer production processes on-site. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing experience in transformer production, strong problem-solving skills, and a solid grounding in lean and continuous improvement methodologies.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering 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 is strongly desired.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or CI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production of transformer components, including winding, insulation, core building, welding, and testing.
• Analyze workflow bottlenecks and implement process 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.
• Lead root-cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions (CAPA).
• Provide engineering support to resolve manufacturing issues related to winding, insulation, or HV/LV assembly.
• Interpret drawings, BOMs, and electrical schematics with Design Engineering.
• Ensure production processes comply with IEEE, ANSI, IEC standards; assist audits.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Supply Chain on equipment and BOM optimization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Job description

MGM Transformer LLC in Commerce/Vernon, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize transformer production processes on-site. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing experience in transformer production, strong problem-solving skills, and a solid grounding in lean and continuous improvement methodologies.