Director of Mechanical Design Engineering

On the heels of achieving 3X growth
, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding
. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Virginia Transformer is the largest

U.S.

-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company
, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Job Title: Director of Mechanical Design

Location: Roanoke, VA (On-site, with regular travel to multiple U.S. manufacturing plants)

Virginia Transformer Corporation is seeking a hands‑on Director of Mechanical Design to lead the mechanical design function across six manufacturing plants supporting highly engineered, custom electromechanical equipment. This role is responsible for design excellence, standardization, and manufacturability
, ensuring mechanical systems meet the highest standards of performance, safety, reliability, and cost efficiency
.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in mechanical systems, metallurgy, polymers, and thermal behavior
, paired with proven experience leading large, multi‑site engineering organizations
. This role sits at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and innovation
, working closely with plant engineering, corporate R&D, sourcing, vendor quality, and operations to deliver consistent, scalable mechanical designs across the enterprise.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed team of mechanical design engineers across multiple U.S. plants
  , fostering a culture of accountability, rigor, and continuous improvement.
• Own and enforce the Mechanical Design Manual
  , standards, and best practices, ensuring consistency and repeatability across all sites.
• Partner with Corporate R&D to introduce new materials, design features, and mechanical innovations that enhance product performance and manufacturability.
• Establish and track KPIs for mechanical design quality, cycle time, rework, and throughput
  , driving measurable improvements year over year.
• Serve as the senior mechanical authority for complex design decisions, escalations, and technical risk assessment.

• Oversee the design and development of complex mechanical assemblies for custom electromechanical equipment, ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable, and cost‑effective.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership as needed, including concept development, 3D modeling, design reviews, and complex problem‑solving.
• Apply deep expertise in metallurgy, polymers, and material science to optimize thermal performance, structural integrity, and long‑term reliability.
• Implement and continuously improve design automation, configurators, and process assurance systems to reduce variability and improve speed to market.
• Review and approve mechanical drawings, calculations, FEA results, and design documentation to ensure compliance with internal standards and industry requirements.

• Partner with Sourcing and Vendor Quality to…