Engineering Manager

Engineering ManagerVirginia Transformer India Pvt Ltd - Delhi, a wholly owned subsidiary of Virginia - Georgia Transformer Corporation, the largest and fastest growing power transformer manufacturer in the US, has an immediate opening for an Engineering Manager to manage design engineers team in India.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Engineering Leadership: Lead the mechanical and/or electrical design of various types of transformers, with a strong focus on design Quality, Quantity and On time deliverables, ensuring designs meet customer specifications, industry standards (e.g., ANSI/IEEE, IEC), and internal quality requirements. - Expertise: Utilize extensive experience in pad-mounted, medium and Power transformer design, including enclosure design, cable entry and termination, compartment layouts, cooling system integration, and security features. - Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and R&D teams to ensure seamless project execution from concept to delivery. - Mentorship: Potentially mentoring engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the design team and lead a high-performing technical team. - Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex design-related issues that may arise during manufacturing, testing, or field operation. - Analysis & Simulation: Conduct design calculations, VLN, Andreson, stress analysis, thermal analysis, and other relevant simulations to validate designs and predict performance. - Prototyping & Testing Support: Collaborate with manufacturing and testing teams during prototype development, testing, and validation phases, providing design input and troubleshooting support. - Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including BOMs, technical specifications, test procedures, and design reports. - Metrics & Reporting: Define and monitor engineering metrics (KPIs) for design quality, throughput, and continuous improvement. Report regularly to senior management on project status, risks, team development, and cost savings. - Customer Interaction: Serve as an engineering liaison with key customers—supporting technical presentations, addressing design queries, and managing expectations throughout project life cycles. Participate in customer audits, design reviews, and acceptance testing. - Cost and Risk Management: Balance design performance with cost optimization and manufacturability. Identify technical risks early and implement mitigation strategies. - Talent Acquisition: Participate in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new engineers as the department grows. - Standards & Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with relevant national and international standards, safety regulations, and customer-specific requirements. - Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement design improvements to enhance product performance, reduce manufacturing costs, improve efficiency, and address customer feedback. - Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Compliance: Ensure all design and engineering activities follow safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Promote and enforce a positive safety culture within the engineering function.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSCompetency Statement(s)- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. - Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace. - Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. - Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken and written word. - Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. - Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. - Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. - Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative. - Team player.EducationBachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering from a recognized university.Experience- 15 to 20 years of progressive experience heavy electrical products such as Transformers/Switchgears. - Mandatory: Demonstrable experience in Handling the Engineering function of pad-mounted transformers is essential. - Strong understanding of transformer theory, principles of operation, and construction. - Knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., ANSI/IEEE C57, IEC 60076 series). - Familiarity with various transformer types transmission and distribution products and their applications. - Experience in renewable energy systems, electric vehicle technology, Data center or industrial automation. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. - Experience with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) or CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), MATLAB, VLN, Anderson, thermal and stress analysis tools are a plus.