Assistant Director

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Mechanical Development Engineering team focused on new product and technology development.
• Drive the mechanical design and optimization of transformer components such as core clamping, tank design, and cooling systems.
• Develop and implement new design concepts and materials to enhance product performance and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with Electrical Design, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering teams during product development and validation stages.
• Introduce and oversee design validation methods including FEA, CFD, vibration, and short-circuit mechanical stress analysis.
• Standardize mechanical design processes and tools across VTC/GTC plants to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, materials, and manufacturing methods for transformer mechanical components.
• Lead root cause investigations and provide mechanical solutions for design or field failures.
• Provide technical support during FAT, prototype builds, and field evaluations.
• Develop and execute cost reduction and product performance improvement programs.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, building technical depth and innovation capability within the team.
• Represent the mechanical development team in internal and customer design reviews.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable standards (IEEE, IEC, CSA, ANSI) and internal engineering requirements.
• Partner with sourcing and quality teams to qualify new materials and vendors for mechanical components.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum

  15 years

  of experience in transformer mechanical design and development, including hands-on involvement in product engineering.
• Strong background in mechanical design principles, transformer construction, and insulation systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, etc.) and simulation tools (FEA, CFD).
• Proven experience in leading mechanical design or development teams within a transformer or heavy electrical equipment environment.
• Strong understanding of transformer manufacturing processes and mechanical reliability factors.
• Experience with testing and validation of mechanical assemblies.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with large power transformer development or advanced mechanical technologies (vacuum processing, new insulation materials, alternative fluids).
• Exposure to Lean Product Development or Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Experience working in a multi-site, global engineering organization.
• PMP or Six Sigma certification.

Key Competencies:

• Technical leadership and innovation mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork.
• Focus on reliability, quality, and manufacturability.
• Continuous improvement and cost optimization orientation.