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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.
Metal Fabrication Manager
Location: Troutville, Virginia
Company: Virginia Transformer Corporation
Position Overview
Virginia Transformer Corporation is seeking an experienced Metal Fabrication Manager to lead fabrication operations at our Troutville, Virginia Junction Box manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for overseeing all metal fabrication activities including sheet metal processing, welding, forming, and assembly preparation for junction box components used in transformer systems.
The Metal Fabrication Manager will ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, efficiency, and cost control. This leader will work closely with engineering, production planning, and quality teams to support Virginia Transformer’s continued growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Fabrication Operations Leadership
- Manage daily operations of the metal fabrication department, including sheet metal processing, cutting, forming, and welding.
- Lead and supervise fabrication teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production output.
- Ensure production schedules are executed effectively to meet customer delivery commitments.
- Monitor fabrication workflow and identify opportunities to improve productivity and throughput.
Process & Manufacturing Excellence
- Oversee fabrication processes including laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, grinding, and finishing.
- Partner with engineering to ensure designs are manufacturable and optimized for fabrication processes.
- Implement best practices to improve cycle times, material utilization, and production efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the fabrication department.
Quality & Safety
- Ensure fabrication operations meet quality standards, specifications, and inspection requirements.
- Enforce strict adherence to workplace safety policies and procedures.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or production issues.
Team Leadership & Development
- Recruit, train, and develop fabrication personnel.
- Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and leadership.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- 7+ years of experience in metal fabrication or manufacturing operations.
- 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a fabrication environment.
- Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes including cutting, forming, welding, and finishing.
- Experience managing production schedules, capacity planning, and shop floor operations.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in industrial equipment, electrical enclosures, or heavy manufacturing.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience working in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
Why Join Virginia Transformer?
- Be part of one of North America’s fastest-growing manufacturers of custom-engineered power transformers and electrical equipment.
- Contribute to products that support critical power infrastructure and grid modernization.
- Work in a collaborative manufacturing environment with opportunities for leadership and operational impact.
Job Title : Electrical Maintenance Manager.
Type: Direct Hire/ Full time.
Location: Troutville, VA USA
Pay + Benefits.
Job Description:
- This position will lead initiatives to increase the effectiveness of the electrical maintenance staff and processes.
- The manager will lead the department in their objective to maximize cement and aggregates production by implementing new control methodologies to improve power and control systems reliability.
- The role will require considerable time in staff development to support our preventative maintenance strategies while identifying and executing capital improvement projects for all electrical and automation systems.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with plant policies & procedures, safety, environmental, state, and federal process regulations. Proactively support and play a leadership role in the plant's safety program to continuously improve safety and health performance.
- Manage electrical and instrumentation departments to improve efficiency and ultimately reduce costs.
- Develop and implement capital investment opportunities promptly with provided resources to improve reliability of the power distribution and control systems.
- Design and develop new control methodologies to increase efficiency or production.
- Assist in troubleshooting electrical, instrumentation and control issues to minimize downtime due to equipment failure.
- Develop and manage department budget. Provide input into plant capital plan and operation plan and effectively manage budget costs.
- Develop future managers for the business through training and mentoring.
- Identify the training needs of plant staff and ensure that appropriate training is implemented.
- Ensure implementation of company policies and procedures. Ensure compliance requirements are met through organizational and procedural measures including implementation of Group guidelines, performing trainings, monitoring compliance etc.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
- 5-10 years minimum Electrical Engineering experience required. Power (high voltage) engineering in cement or heavy industries considered a plus.
- Strong managerial / supervisory background, minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Labor relations experience desirable. The manufacturing site is inclusive of represented team members.
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 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 5,800 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.
Design Engineer – Junction Box
Location: Troutville, Virginia
Company: Virginia Transformer Corporation
Position Overview
Virginia Transformer Corporation is seeking a Design Engineer – Junction Box to join our engineering team in Troutville, Virginia. This role is responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of junction box assemblies used in power transformer systems. The engineer will work closely with manufacturing, production, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure designs meet technical specifications, safety standards, and customer requirements.
This position plays a key role in supporting Virginia Transformer's continued growth by delivering reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective electrical enclosure solutions for utility, industrial, renewable energy, and critical infrastructure customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop junction box assemblies and related electrical enclosure components for power transformer systems.
- Produce detailed engineering drawings, schematics, and bills of materials (BOMs) using CAD tools.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and production teams to ensure designs are efficient, manufacturable, and scalable.
- Review and interpret customer specifications, engineering standards, and project requirements.
- Support new product development and engineering change initiatives.
- Troubleshoot design issues and provide technical support to production and field teams.
- Work with supply chain and vendors to identify suitable materials and components.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, electrical codes, and internal quality requirements.
- Participate in design reviews, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation and support ERP/PLM updates.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- 3–10+ years of design engineering experience, preferably in electrical equipment, enclosures, transformers, switchgear, or industrial manufacturing.
- Experience with CAD design tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
- Familiarity with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and enclosure design.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, assembly, and electrical integration.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and production teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with power transformers, substations, or power distribution equipment.
- Knowledge of UL, IEEE, or electrical equipment standards.
- Experience working in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and engineering documentation control.
Why Join Virginia Transformer?
- Join one of North America's fastest-growing power transformer manufacturers.
- Work on products that support energy infrastructure, data centers, and grid modernization.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers and manufacturing teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
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.
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