Assistant Manager - Electrical

About Virginia Transformer India (VTI)

Virginia Transformer India (VTI) is part of Virginia Transformer Corporation, a power transformer manufacturer serving utilities, renewable energy, data centers, and critical infrastructure markets.

Position Details

Position Assistant Manager – Electrical Engineering

Location Vadodara, Gujarat

Experience 8–10 Years

Department Electrical Engineering

Qualification B.E./B.Tech – Electrical Engineering

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Assistant Manager – Electrical Engineering to lead and manage the electrical engineering team. The role involves technical leadership, team building, electrical design coordination, engineering execution, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality engineering outputs.

The ideal candidate should have strong electrical engineering expertise, leadership capabilities, and experience in managing engineering teams within the power, transformer, or electrical manufacturing industry.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the electrical engineering team.
• Build a high-performing and collaborative engineering team.
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor team productivity.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify development opportunities.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and technical capability building.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

2. Electrical Design & Engineering

• Oversee electrical design and engineering activities for power transformers.
• Review electrical design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards and customer requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and resolve design-related issues.
• Review core and coil design, electrical parameters, and engineering deliverables, as applicable.
• Support design optimization, reliability, and cost-effective engineering solutions.

3. Project Execution & Coordination

• Plan and monitor engineering deliverables to meet project timelines.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Design, Production, Quality, SCM, and Project Management teams.
• Ensure timely completion of electrical engineering activities.
• Resolve technical challenges and support smooth project execution.
• Monitor project progress and communicate critical issues to management.

4. Quality & Process Improvement

• Ensure accuracy and quality of electrical engineering deliverables.
• Drive standardization and process improvements within the department.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for technical issues.
• Ensure adherence to company procedures, quality requirements, and engineering standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and engineering efficiency.

5. Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare regular reports on engineering progress and team performance.
• Coordinate with senior management on technical requirements and project priorities.
• Maintain proper engineering documentation and records.
• Support departmental planning, resource allocation, and operational improvements.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech).
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in electrical design, preferably in power transformers or electrical manufacturing.
• Proven experience in team handling, mentoring, and people management.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles and engineering calculations.
• Experience with engineering drawings, technical documentation, and design reviews.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred Technical Expertise

• Power transformer / electrical equipment design.
• Transformer electrical design calculations and specifications.
• Core and coil design, insulation coordination, and electrical performance.
• Knowledge of applicable IEC/IEEE standards, where relevant.
• Engineering software and technical documentation.
• Cross-functional engineering coordination.

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Team Building
• Technical Expertise
• Problem-Solving
• Project Management
• Communication & Collaboration
• Decision-Making
• Process Improvement
• Ownership & Accountability

Why Join VTI

• Opportunity to lead an electrical engineering team.
• Exposure to global power transformer engineering and manufacturing.
• Professional growth and technical leadership opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment.