Mechanical Design Manager- Power Transformers

Job Description

A Snapshot of Your Day

We are seeking a seasoned engineering professional to lead our mechanical design team specializing in power transformers. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in transformer design, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance, along with proven leadership capabilities to guide and inspire a high-performing team.

This role will be based at our new factory in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, and will initially coincide with the factory’s construction. During this phase, we will focus on developing our processes, refining our offerings, and collaborating closely with a high-performance team. This will involve all aspects of the commercial setup to ensure we are well-prepared to meet the needs of our customers effectively when factory operations start.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead and develop a high-performing mechanical engineering team responsible for the design and development of power transformers, driving innovation and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Oversee mechanical design activities, including CAD modeling, engineering documentation, and bill of materials preparation, while ensuring alignment with customer specifications and internal standards.
• Manage engineering workflows such as task planning, resource allocation, design reviews, and quality gates to optimize productivity and ensure on-time project execution.
• Advance team capabilities through training in transformer design principles, CAD proficiency, and simulation tools for structural, seismic, and electrostatic analysis.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration with sales, electrical design, procurement, manufacturing, and R&D to ensure seamless integration and project success.
• Support global engineering strategies, including resource sharing with cost-effective regions, balancing cost efficiency with quality standards.
• Drive team growth and readiness by implementing ramp-up plans and technology training programs to prepare for evolving design requirements and innovation initiatives.

What You Bring

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

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