Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Westrafo is a leading company in the electromechanical and electrical transformer industry, founded in 2014, with a presence in Italy, Ghana, and North America.

Non è sicuro/a delle competenze necessarie per questa opportunità? Legga la descrizione completa qui sotto per avere un quadro completo dei requisiti richiesti. Our product portfolio includes a wide range of integrated solutions for the energy sector, including

power transformers and distribution transformers , which can be customized for a variety of applications, such as:

Wind energy

Hydrogen

Various industrial applications

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to own, maintain, and continuously improve the established manufacturing process system for oil-immersed distribution transformers up to 10 MVA, 72.5 kV. The role ensures that work instructions, process parameters, and quality controls remain current based on production performance, quality/test feedback, engineering changes, materials, and installed equipment, while providing expert technical support to Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance.

Mandatory Gate Criterion Direct hands‐on experience working for a transformer manufacturer is mandatory. Candidates without proven transformer manufacturing experience will not be considered; generic mechanical, electrical equipment, or process engineering experience alone is insufficient.

WHAT WILL YOU DO? · Process ownership and change control:

Maintain and update Process Flows, Manufacturing Routings, Work Instructions/process sheets, Machine Setup Sheets, critical parameters, control points, acceptance criteria, and Control Plans. Implement controlled revisions based on production feedback, quality/test results, engineering, material or equipment changes, and lessons learned.

· Technical support and problem solving:

Provide hands‐on support to Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance; troubleshoot manufacturing issues, perform root‐cause analysis, distinguish design, material, equipment, and process causes, and define corrective/preventive actions.

· Winding, insulation, and drying expertise:

Provide expert support for LV foil and HV/MV layer winding, machine/mandrel setup, conductor and insulation tension, winding speed and alignment, insulation handling, moisture control, and drying/vacuum cycles; adjust process parameters when production evidence requires improvement.

· Active part, tanking, and oil processing expertise:

Support active part assembly, clamping, electrical connections and clearances, tanking, vacuum/leak control, oil filtration/dehydration/degassing, vacuum oil filling, impregnation, sealing, and final assembly requirements including torque, gaskets, and inspection criteria.

· Tooling, jigs, and fixtures:

Define, design, or coordinate production tooling, mandrels, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and positioning/lifting aids required to ensure repeatability, product quality, ergonomics, and safe execution of manufacturing operations.

· Continuous improvement and training:

Use defects, rework, NCRs, test findings, and operator feedback to improve First Time Right, repeatability, equipment utilization, and lead time; update training materials and operator qualifications after process changes.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? · Education:

Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.

· Experience:

Direct hands‐on experience in a transformer manufacturing company is mandatory. 5+ years in transformer manufacturing/process engineering is preferred; distribution transformer experience is strongly preferred.

· Technical expertise:

Deep practical knowledge of LV foil and HV/MV layer winding, transformer insulation and drying, active part assembly, vacuum systems, oil treatment/vacuum filling, final assembly, and the related production equipment.

· Process, quality, and tooling capability:

Proven ability to maintain and improve established processes, manage controlled changes, define critical‐to‐quality parameters, analyze manufacturing/quality problems, implement effective process corrections, and develop or specify practical jigs and fixtures.

· Professional skills and English:

Strong shop‐floor engineering mindset, independent problem solving, and effective collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance. Working English is mandatory for technical documentation, reports, discussions, and supplier communication.

· Knowledge of Italian is mandatory, with a minimum B1 level required.

WHAT WE OFFER

Annual gross salary:

€60,000–€75,000. Salary and job level will be determined based on professional experience and the skills relevant to the role.

Company canteen.

Training and development opportunities