Mechanical Engineers

Central Moloney•Pine Bluff, AR

About The Position

Central Moloney is seeking experienced mechanical engineers to design, develop, improve, and troubleshoot mechanical components and assemblies for distribution transformers. The role emphasizes hands-on knowledge of sheet-metal design and welded fabrications, including how material selection, bend allowances, welds, tolerances, joints, and manufacturing processes affect finished products. Engineers work directly with manufacturing, testing, and quality teams to solve practical design and production challenges and support products from concept through manufacturing. The work includes designing transformer tanks, core-coil frame assemblies, cooling systems, lifting and handling features, and other components for custom and non-standard configurations. Engineers perform mechanical calculations, verify component layouts and clearances, use CAD and other engineering tools, and prepare manufacturing drawings, bills of materials, and 3D models. They also apply relevant industry standards, support testing and certification, participate in design reviews and root cause analysis, and contribute to design standardization and product development. This is a full-time, exempt position. The advertisement describes the position as safety-sensitive. Central Moloney is a tobacco-free facility, and tobacco products are not permitted on company property.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field.
Experience developing mechanical designs from concept through manufacturing.
Proficiency with CAD and engineering design tools.
Strong design and problem-solving capabilities for sheet-metal design and welded fabrications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with transformers or electrical distribution equipment.

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical designs for distribution transformers, including tanks, core-coil frame assemblies, cooling systems, lifting and handling features, and components for custom or non-standard configurations.
Perform mechanical calculations, including structural strength calculations for short-circuit forces, thermal performance, and tolerance stack-ups.
Verify bushing locations, terminal clearances, and overall component and accessory layouts.
Use engineering software such as AutoCAD, Solid Edge, or proprietary transformer design tools for mechanical design, modeling, and analysis.
Prepare and review manufacturing drawings, bills of materials, and 3D CAD models.
Interpret and apply relevant industry standards, including IEEE, ASTM, and CSA standards.
Participate in design reviews, technical discussions with customers, and root cause analysis of production or other issues.
Contribute to standardizing transformer designs and developing design tools, templates, and best practices.
Stay informed about evolving industry standards and participate in industry committees and technical events as required.
Support certification and testing requirements, including pressure, rupture, vacuum, tamper-proof and enclosure-integrity, dielectric, short-circuit, arc-fault, and thermal-performance testing.
Collaborate with manufacturing, test, and quality teams to resolve non-conformances, implement engineering changes, and validate design improvements.
Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly teams, including guidance on weld specifications, component and material selection, and fit-up requirements.
Participate in process-improvement initiatives to enhance departmental efficiency and output quality.
Support prototype builds, production, and customer testing as required.
Participate in product development and improvement initiatives to maintain the competitiveness of company products and solutions.