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Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

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.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largestU.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 5,800 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.

Join Our Team

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.

Control Engineer – Junction Box

Location: Troutville, Virginia

Company: Virginia Transformer Corporation

Position Overview

Virginia Transformer Corporation is seeking a Control Engineer – Junction Box to support the design and development of control systems and wiring architectures for transformer junction box assemblies. This role is responsible for developing electrical schematics, control wiring designs, and documentation that support transformer monitoring, protection, and auxiliary control functions.

The Control Engineer will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and production teams to ensure junction box designs meet customer specifications, electrical standards, and manufacturability requirements while supporting Virginia Transformer’s continued growth in utility, industrial, renewable energy, and data center markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop control wiring systems and electrical schematics for transformer junction boxes.
• Create and maintain detailed electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Interpret and implement customer specifications and project requirements for control and monitoring systems.
• Support integration of protective relays, sensors, alarms, terminal blocks, and monitoring devices used in transformer applications.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and efficient for production.
• Provide engineering support for production troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with supply chain and vendors to select appropriate electrical components and materials.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and internal engineering requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support engineering change management processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3–10+ years of experience in electrical or control engineering in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control system documentation.
• Familiarity with industrial control components such as relays, sensors, terminal blocks, and monitoring devices.
• Experience with CAD or electrical design software (AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, production, and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with power transformers, substations, or power distribution equipment.
• Knowledge of protective relaying, transformer monitoring systems, and auxiliary control circuits.
• Familiarity with UL, IEEE, or other electrical equipment standards.
• Experience working in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.

Why Join Virginia Transformer?

• Work with a leading North American manufacturer of custom-engineered power transformers.
• Support critical infrastructure projects across utilities, renewable energy, industrial, and data center markets.
• Join a company experiencing significant growth with opportunities for career development and technical leadership.

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.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largestU.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 5,800 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.

Join Our Team

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.

Planner / Continuous Improvement Manager

Location: Troutville, Virginia

Company: Virginia Transformer Corporation

Position Overview

Virginia Transformer Corporation is seeking a Planner / Continuous Improvement Manager to support operations at our Troutville, Virginia Junction Box manufacturing facility. This role will be responsible for production planning, workflow optimization, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency, throughput, and quality.

The ideal candidate will combine strong planning and scheduling capabilities with Lean manufacturing expertise to ensure production meets customer delivery commitments while continuously improving processes and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and manage production schedules to support customer demand and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain teams to ensure materials and resources are available to meet production plans.
• Monitor production capacity and adjust schedules to optimize workflow and throughput.
• Track production progress and identify potential bottlenecks or delays, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain planning data within ERP systems and ensure accurate production tracking.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the Troutville facility.
• Identify and implement improvements in process efficiency, cycle time reduction, quality, and cost control.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Analyze operational metrics to drive data-driven improvements in productivity and performance.
• Partner with production leadership to develop standard work and process optimization strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to align production planning with operational goals.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes to ensure smooth integration into production.
• Provide reporting and analysis on production performance, scheduling efficiency, and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing planning, production scheduling, or continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, and manufacturing workflows.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or operational excellence programs.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production planning tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead improvement initiatives and influence cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electrical equipment, industrial manufacturing, or engineered-to-order environments.
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar operational excellence methodology.
• Experience working in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.

Why Join Virginia Transformer?

• Work with one of North America’s leading manufacturers of custom-engineered power transformers and related electrical equipment.
• Support critical infrastructure projects across utilities, renewable energy, and industrial markets.
• Join a rapidly growing organization with opportunities for leadership and operational impact.

Mechanical Design Engineer, HVAC

Location: On-site in Roanoke, VA – assistance with relocation available

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

An industry leader in energy-efficient, precision-engineered air systems is seeking an experienced HVAC Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the next generation of cooling technologies for mission-critical infrastructure. This is a high-impact engineering role where innovation, sustainability, and performance intersect. With a growing market presence and a strong commitment to R&D, this organization is driving breakthroughs in large-scale HVAC design for data centers and other high-load environments.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge thermal management technologies, alongside top engineering talent in a collaborative, growth-minded environment. Relocation support is provided, with a generous $25K lump sum reimbursement issued with your first paycheck.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and optimize complex HVAC systems that emphasize energy efficiency, thermal performance, and long-term sustainability.
• Select and specify major components (heat exchangers, fans, compressors) tailored to application-specific requirements.
• Analyze refrigeration cycles to maximize operational efficiency and reliability.
• Interpret electrical schematics and collaborate with controls engineers to enhance system integration and usability.
• Participate in prototype development, system validation, and iterative design refinement based on performance testing.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to translate technical requirements into actionable solutions.
• Stay current on HVAC industry trends and compliance standards to ensure engineering excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HVAC system design experience in industrial, commercial, or mission-critical applications.
• In-depth knowledge of refrigeration systems, component interactions, and performance optimization strategies.
• Adept at deciphering electrical schematics and incorporating them into the blueprint for HVAC systems
• Extensive background in specifying and evaluating key mechanical components, including compressors, airflow systems, and thermal transfer equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering projects from concept through execution.

Bonus Skills:

• Hands-on experience with CAD for HVAC system layout.
• Exposure to chiller systems, industrial refrigeration, or data center cooling is a plus.
• Familiarity with testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of HVAC products.

What’s In It For You:

• Competitive compensation with long-term career growth potential.
• Work on high-profile R&D initiatives that directly impact next-gen product innovation.
• Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team solving complex engineering challenges.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k), and paid time off.

This is a prime opportunity for an HVAC expert ready to take ownership of advanced system design projects and help shape the future of green cooling technologies. Apply now to connect with our recruiting team and learn more about the full scope of this role.

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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.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largestU.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.

Join Our Team

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.

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) (Chief Infrastructure and Governance Lead)

Company: Virginia Transformer Corp

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Onsite / Executive presence required

Role Level: Executive Leadership Team

Role Overview

The Chief of Administration at Virginia Transformer Corp is responsible for translating the company’s aggressive growth strategy into disciplined, scalable enterprise operations across a complex, multi-plant manufacturing environment.

As a privately held, rapidly growing industrial manufacturer with 5,500+ employees across the U.S., Mexico, and India, the CAO ensures that people operations, corporate infrastructure, compliance, systems, and shared services scale in lockstep with production, engineering, and commercial growth.

This role serves as the operational backbone of the enterprise, providing consistent administrative oversite and risk management, and partnering closely with the CEO, CFO, COO, and CHRO to bring structure, consistency, and execution rigor to a fast-moving organization.

Key Responsibilities (VTC-Tuned)

1. Administrative Policies & Procedures

• Lead enterprise administrative operations supporting multiple manufacturing plants and global offices
• Standardize internal processes, governance frameworks, and operating rhythms across plants and corporate functions
• Drive operational discipline while preserving speed, flexibility, and execution focus

2. Construction, Facilities & Physical Infrastructure

• Oversee facilities management, real estate strategy, leases, utilities, and site services across North America and international locations
• Partner with Operations and Engineering on plant expansions, new site development, and facility modernization
• Ensure facilities and infrastructure scale safely, reliably, and efficiently to support 24/7 manufacturing operations

3. Legal, Risk & Compliance (Manufacturing-Focused)

• Serve as executive liaison with internal and external legal counsel
• Ensure compliance across labor, immigration, safety, environmental, and regulatory frameworks
• Oversee enterprise risk management, audits, and internal controls
• Support contract governance with customers, suppliers, utilities, government entities, and enterprise service vendors

4. MIS – Management Information Systems

• Provide executive oversight of internal IT, enterprise systems, and business platforms
• Ensure systems effectively support manufacturing operations, engineering workflows, HR, and finance
• Drive standardization across ERP, HRIS, ATS, and operational technology platforms
• Partner on cybersecurity, data integrity, system resilience, and infrastructure scalability

Why This Role Matters at VTC

This is not a traditional corporate administration role.

It is an execution-focused leadership role designed for a company that is:

• Growing rapidly
• Operating 24/7 manufacturing environments
• Managing global operational complexity
• Balancing entrepreneurial speed with operational discipline

The CAO ensures that administrative infrastructure enables growth rather than becoming a constraint.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, Human Resources, Engineering, or a related discipline required
• This role prioritizes operational and enterprise leadership backgrounds over legal-practice-centric career paths
• Advanced degree preferred (MBA or equivalent executive education)

Professional Experience

• 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise operations, administration, or shared services within industrial or manufacturing environments
• 10+ years in senior leadership roles (CAO, COO, SVP Operations, or equivalent) with responsibility for multi-site or global organizations
• Proven success translating growth strategy into scalable operating models, governance frameworks, and execution discipline
• Demonstrated experience overseeing administrative functions, compliance, shared services, and enterprise systems at scale
• Experience operating in privately held, high-growth, or complex global manufacturing organizations strongly preferred

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.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largestU.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.

Join Our Team

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.

Divisional Quality Manager

Reports to: Director of Quality

Location: Onsite – Multi-Plant (U.S.)

Travel: 60%

Position Summary

The Divisional Quality Manager is responsible for leading and standardizing quality systems across multiple Virginia Transformer manufacturing facilities. Reporting to the Director of Quality, this role ensures consistent execution of quality standards for custom-engineered power transformers serving utility, industrial, renewable, and critical infrastructure markets.

This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Test, Supply Chain, and Customer teams to improve first-pass yield, reduce rework and non-conformances, and ensure Virginia Transformer meets or exceeds customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Divisional Quality Leadership

• Lead divisional quality initiatives across assigned Virginia Transformer plants, ensuring alignment with corporate quality strategy.
• Serve as the senior quality escalation point for plant leadership on significant quality issues.
• Support the Director of Quality in establishing divisional KPIs, quality objectives, and continuous improvement priorities.

Manufacturing & Test Quality

• Drive quality performance across transformer manufacturing, assembly, and test operations.
• Partner with Test Lab leadership to ensure compliance with IEEE, ANSI, IEC, and customer-specific test requirements.
• Improve first-pass yield, reduce scrap and rework, and strengthen process control throughout manufacturing and testing.

Compliance, Audits & Certifications

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable quality standards.
• Lead internal audits and support external audits, including:
• Utility and industrial customer audits
• Certification body audits
• Regulatory and third-party inspections
• Drive effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with sustained results.

Supplier & Incoming Quality

• Partner with Supply Chain and Supplier Quality to improve incoming material quality for core steel, coils, insulation systems, bushings, tap changers, and other critical components.
• Support supplier audits, qualifications, and corrective action efforts.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Customer Quality & Issue Resolution

• Serve as a key quality leader for customer quality concerns, including non-conformances, test failures, warranty issues, and field returns.
• Lead cross-functional root cause investigations (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) and ensure timely, effective resolution.
• Support customer quality reviews and performance reporting.

Data, Metrics & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and maintain divisional quality dashboards and KPIs.
• Analyze quality trends related to defects, test failures, and customer feedback.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop plant-level Quality Managers and quality teams across the division.
• Build a strong culture of accountability, ownership, and “right-first-time” execution.
• Support training, capability building, and succession planning within the Quality organization.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of progressive quality leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience supporting multi-plant manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001) and audit processes.
• Hands-on experience with root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience in transformer manufacturing, power equipment, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, IEC standards and utility customer requirements.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQM, etc.).

Key Competencies

• Manufacturing-first mindset
• Strong systems and process thinking
• Data-driven problem solving
• Ability to influence across functions and plants
• Customer-focused execution
• Continuous improvement leadership

Why Virginia Transformer

Virginia Transformer offers the opportunity to lead quality at scale in a fast-growing, custom-engineered manufacturing environment supporting critical infrastructure across North America. This role plays a key part in ensuring reliability, safety, and customer trust across our expanding portfolio of power transformer solutions.

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

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

If you have the leadership depth, operational rigor, and execution discipline to build and scale a world-class planning organization — 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.

Who We Are:

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America. For over 50 years, we've grown by relentlessly delivering for our customers. We are more than 5,400 employees strong and 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.

Position Overview:

The Planning Director (Rincon, GA) will lead all production planning, scheduling, and execution control functions for the facility, ensuring disciplined alignment between demand, capacity, materials, and shop floor execution.

This role moves beyond daily scheduling — it is responsible for building a scalable planning infrastructure capable of supporting aggressive growth while protecting customer commitments, lead times, and operational stability.

You will serve as the central coordination leader between production, materials, engineering, operations leadership, and executive management.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning Strategy & Execution

• Own the facility master production schedule (MPS)
• Translate strategic production targets into executable daily, weekly, and monthly plans
• Align capacity, labor, and material flow with demand
• Ensure schedule realism and stability in a high-mix, engineered-to-order environment
• Drive schedule attainment and lead time performance

2. Accuracy, Audit & Floor Validation Discipline

• Establish audit rigor across schedules, work orders, and ERP data
• Personally validate WIP status through routine plant-floor verification
• Eliminate discrepancies between system data and physical conditions
• Institutionalize disciplined documentation and traceability standards

3. Risk Detection, Constraint Management & Recovery

• Proactively identify bottlenecks, constraints, and schedule risk
• Escalate customer-impacting issues early with data-driven insight
• Lead structured recovery planning for missed milestones
• Drive relentless follow-through on corrective actions

4. Systems, Reporting & Planning Infrastructure

• Own ERP scheduling integrity and system-of-record discipline
• Develop executive-level dashboards (schedule attainment, WIP aging, constraint tracking, milestone adherence)
• Enhance visibility through structured Excel / visual management tools
• Ensure audit-ready planning data at all times
• Lead continuous improvement of planning systems and processes

5. Leadership & Cross-Functional Accountability

• Lead daily and weekly production review meetings
• Clearly communicate risks, recovery plans, and priority shifts
• Hold teams accountable while fostering collaborative problem-solving
• Build and develop a high-performance planning team
• Act as a strategic partner to Plant Leadership and Corporate Operations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of production planning / scheduling experience in industrial manufacturing
• 3+ years in leadership capacity (manager or above)
• Experience supporting 24/7 operations
• Advanced Excel proficiency (analysis, modeling, reporting)
• Strong ERP/MRP system experience
• Proven record of driving schedule recovery and operational stability

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Exceptional attention to detail with strategic perspective
• Strong floor presence — comfortable validating information firsthand
• Analytical, structured, and data-driven decision maker
• Calm under pressure in high-growth environments
• Confident leader capable of running executive-level production reviews
• High accountability mindset with low tolerance for missed commitments
• Ability to scale processes, not just manage daily execution

Working Conditions:

• On-site leadership role with frequent presence on the manufacturing floor
• Exposure to industrial production environments
• Availability to support off-shift or weekend issues as required by a 24/7 operation

If you'd like, I can also:

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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.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largestU.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 5,800 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.

Join Our Team

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.

The Role

The Program Manager – Business Plan Projects will lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives directly tied to Virginia Transformer’s strategic Business Plan. This role ensures critical projects are executed on time, within scope, and aligned to our operational pillars of Flawless Execution, Highest Quality, and Customer Responsiveness.

This is not a passive coordination role — this leader will drive accountability, remove roadblocks, and ensure measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of strategic business plan initiatives (CapEx, operational improvements, digital transformation, supply chain optimization, quality initiatives, etc.)
• Develop clear project charters, milestones, KPIs, and reporting dashboards
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and Commercial teams
• Drive governance cadence (weekly reviews, executive updates, risk mitigation)
• Ensure projects meet defined ROI, cost, schedule, and performance targets
• Escalate risks proactively and implement corrective action plans
• Track resource allocation and ensure cross-functional alignment
• Support SIOP/S&OP alignment where applicable
• Standardize program management best practices across initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, or Operational Leadership
• Experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of CapEx planning, operational efficiency, and KPI management
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and project management tools
• PMP or Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred

What Success Looks Like

• Business Plan initiatives delivered on schedule
• Clear visibility into milestone tracking and executive reporting
• Improved operational performance tied to measurable KPIs
• Strong cross-functional accountability and execution discipline

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.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largestU.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.

Join Our Team

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.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Program Manager to organize and lead multi-project equipment and services fulfillment execution for mission-critical data center customers. Based in Roanoke, VA, this role will oversee and align multiple programs and projects across the customer lifecycle — including Project Management (PM), Aligned Delivery, Commissioning Assist (Cx-Assist), and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) programs.

The Program Manager will serve as the key point of coordination for program execution, ensuring clear communication, structured escalation, and proactive management of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Root Cause/Design Events (RCDEs). The Program Manager will direct, orchestrate, coordinate VT project managers and VT cross-functional team. The Program Manager will coordinate, communicate, with corresponding customer program and project teams/leaders and will constantly ‘level-set’ expectations between VT and the customer with a focus on fulfilling VTs commitments while constantly clearly communicating commitment boundaries to the customer. The Program Manager will be key to identifying scope and impact of changes customers may desire or required and will manage/facilitate change orders. The Program Manager will align to the direction provided by Account Managers who own the customer relationship. This position is essential in reinforcing VT’s reputation as a trusted partner for reliable, end-to-end data center power solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Oversight & Alignment
• Organize and operate seamless vertical alignment of PM, Aligned Delivery, Cx-Assist, and O&M programs.
• Ensure program components are integrated and executed consistently across assigned accounts, customers, projects; will coordinate and orchestrate necessary VT commitment execution activities by all necessary VT cross-functional teams, including factory, project management, and field services.
• Maintain alignment with Account Executive directions and customer expectations interpretation as well as VT’s data center offerings and strategies.
• Customer Communication & Escalation
• Establish VT-Customer communication and coordination protocols for equipment and field services commitment execution programs and projects and act as high-level program point of contact for customer program/project peers.
• Manage structured escalation paths to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Provide regular program updates to both customer and VT leadership.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality
• Develop, implement, and track Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to address program/project challenges, responsive to customer asks/demands.
• Lead reviews of Root Cause Determination Effects (RCDEs) as may be required by customer and to inform continuous improvement action.
• Support process improvements that enhance delivery efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Service, and Project Management to ensure program/project success.
• Align program deliverables with contracts, SoWs, and customer expectation.
• Drive accountability across functions to maintain program timelines, cost targets, and quality standards, fulfill commitments while limiting risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Project/Program Management (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in electrical equipment, data centers, or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong background in customer-facing roles with responsibility for escalation, CAPs, and RCDEs.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-phase programs across multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• PMP or PgMP certification strongly preferred.

Why Roanoke, VA?

Our Roanoke facility is Virginia Transformer’s flagship hub, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Roanoke offers a rare balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle—affordable cost of living, vibrant arts and culture, and unmatched access to outdoor recreation. With a strong community and growing advanced manufacturing base, Roanoke is the ideal place to advance your career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life.

Why Join Us

Join the nexus point of the exciting high growth data center industry: Power is the “point of the spear” and Virginia Transformer provides the essential equipment demanded by mission-critical customers to enable explosive AI demands. At Virginia Transformer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless delivery of mission-critical programs for some of the world’s largest data center operators. As Program Manager, you will lead aligned delivery efforts, oversee commissioning and O&M programs, and drive continuous improvement through CAPs and RCDEs—solidifying VT’s position as the partner of choice for reliability and lifecycle performance in the data center industry.

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.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer Corp. is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America. For more than 50 years, we’ve grown by delivering for our customers — building premium, custom transformers with industry-leading lead times.

With more than 5,400 employees, we are known as an engineering-driven organization that thrives on speed, accountability, and execution. As a privately held company, we value nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling manufacturing across the country, and the momentum of a fast-moving organization — this is the place for you. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re growing so fast that not all roles are posted yet — if this opportunity aligns with your experience, we encourage you to apply and start the conversation.

Technical Trainer – Field Services (Transformers)

Location: Roanoke, VA (Relocation Required)

Department: Field Services / Training

Reports To: Field Services Leadership

Position Summary

The Technical Trainer – Field Services (Transformers) is responsible for developing and delivering technical training programs focused on power and distribution transformers for field service technicians and internal teams. This role serves as a subject-matter expert in transformer theory, construction, testing, troubleshooting, and field best practices, ensuring technicians are prepared to safely and effectively support customers in the field.

This position is ideal for a seasoned transformer professional with deep hands-on experience who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and elevating technical capability across a growing field services organization.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Training & Instruction

• Develop and deliver classroom, hands-on, and field-based training for field service technicians covering installation, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Create, maintain, and continuously improve training materials, including presentations, manuals, procedures, and job aids.
• Lead training sessions for:
• New hire field service technicians
• Experienced technicians advancing skill levels
• Cross-functional teams as required

Transformer Expertise & Field Support

• Serve as a technical authority on transformer theory, construction, and field performance.
• Train technicians on:
• Transformer construction, components, and design fundamentals
• Insulation systems, cooling methods, and tap changers
• Field testing (ratio, winding resistance, insulation, oil testing, etc.)
• Troubleshooting common and complex transformer issues
• Provide technical guidance to field teams during complex service events, outages, or investigations as needed.

Standards, Safety & Best Practices

• Ensure all training aligns with applicable IEEE, ANSI, IEC, and internal safety standards.
• Reinforce safe work practices and regulatory compliance throughout all training activities.
• Update training content to reflect changes in standards, procedures, products, and field learnings.

Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Transfer

• Capture field feedback, lessons learned, and recurring issues to continuously enhance training programs.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Field Services leadership to align training with product changes and field performance trends.
• Support technician certification efforts, skills assessments, and competency tracking.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with power and/or distribution transformers in field service, manufacturing, testing, or commissioning environments.
• Strong working knowledge of transformer testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to teach, mentor, and communicate technical concepts to technicians with varying experience levels.
• Willingness to relocate to Roanoke, VA.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support field training or onsite sessions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Prior experience as a Technical Trainer, Field Services Lead, Senior Field Technician, or Transformer Test Engineer.
• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, and IEC transformer standards.
• Experience developing training programs or technical documentation.