Transformer Manufacturing Engineer: Process Excellence & Lean

States Manufacturing Corporation; Commerce, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; 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

States Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize transformer production processes onsite in Commerce, CA. You will support coil winding, insulation design, core assembly, testing, and troubleshooting while collaborating with Design Engineering and Operations to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets.

The role emphasizes Lean practices, data‑driven decisions, and continuous improvement across manufacturing steps, including layout, documentation, and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical 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.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or CI tools (certifications preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Production Support & Process Optimization
• Support day to day production of transformer components, including coil winding, insulation, core building, welding, tank assembly, and electrical 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.
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Provide engineering support to resolve manufacturing issues related to winding, core clamping, insulation failures, vacuum/oil processing, or HV/LV assembly.
• Work closely with Design Engineering to interpret drawings, BOMs, and electrical schematics.
• Lead root‑cause analysis (RCA) activities and corrective action plans (CAPA).
• Quality & Compliance
• Ensure production processes align with applicable industry standards (IEEE, ANSI, IEC).
• Partner with Quality to investigate defects, testing failures, and customer complaints.
• Maintain strong documentation practices and support internal/external audits.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing
• Lead Lean/Kaizen initiatives: 5S, waste reduction, value stream mapping, SMED, and standard work.
• Use data to drive decisions and track productivity, scrap rates, and cycle times.
• Identify opportunities for automation, fixture design, and equipment upgrades.
• Safety & Reliability
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and implement engineering controls to reduce risk.
• Support electrical testing processes such as hipot testing, impulse testing, ratio verification, and insulation resistance.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Maintenance on equipment troubleshooting, and new equipment commissioning.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to review BOMs, optimize materials usage, and improve inventory accuracy.
• Communicate production constraints or design feedback to Engineering and Leadership teams.

Skills

Process standards

Analytical troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Reading engineering drawings

Cross‑functional collaboration

CAD software

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

States Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize transformer production processes onsite in Commerce, CA. You will support coil winding, insulation design, core assembly, testing, and troubleshooting while collaborating with Design Engineering and Operations to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets.

The role emphasizes Lean practices, data‑driven decisions, and continuous improvement across manufacturing steps, including layout, documentation, and audits.