Mechanical Engineering Manager

Forgent • Waco, TX

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Forgent is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the mechanical design and drafting function for our liquid-filled transformer product line in Waco, TX. This role owns the mechanical integrity, manufacturability, and continuous improvement of our transformer designs — from tanks and radiators to core/coil mechanical structures and bushings/hardware — while building and developing a growing team of drafters and engineers. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this leader will balance hands-on technical ownership with people leadership, partnering closely with manufacturing, quality, electrical engineering, and supply chain to deliver transformers that are safe, reliable, and built to last.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience in transformer design or a related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of people leadership experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience designing liquid-filled power or distribution transformers, including tanks, radiators, core/coil structures, and bushings, strongly preferred.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and transformer design software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the mechanical engineering function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective, and manufacturable product designs that support business objectives.
• Manage, develop, and mentor a team of engineers and technical professionals by establishing priorities, allocating resources, providing performance feedback, and supporting career growth.
• Drive engineering excellence through the development and implementation of design standards, processes, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Sourcing, and other cross-functional stakeholders to align engineering activities with production, quality, cost, and customer requirements.
• Lead problem-solving efforts related to product design, manufacturing, and field performance issues, ensuring timely resolution and implementation of corrective actions.
• Support business growth by developing organizational capability, recruiting and retaining talent, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key technical and operational leader, providing guidance on engineering priorities, resource planning, and strategic initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager