Westrafo is a leading company in the electromechanical and electrical transformer industry, founded in 2014, with a presence in Italy, Ghana, and North America. 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:
* Solar photovoltaic
* Wind energy
* Hydrogen
* Energy storage
* 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?
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Education:
Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering,



or a comparable technical discipline.
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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 to support the continuous growth and update of your professional skills.
* Employee benefits and corporate partnerships with selected partners, offering exclusive advantages and dedicated services.
* A dynamic work environment where experience is valued and shared. Why Westrafo? Being part of Westrafo means joining an inn

📌 Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer (Montebello Vicentino)
🏢 Westrafo
📍 Montebello Vicentino