Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Central Moloney · Pine Bluff, United States · — · Posted 2026-10-26

Workplace: on_site

Department: Transformers

Description

Department: Engineering
Work Location: United States / Canada
Employment Type: Full-Time; Exempt

Design What Powers the Future: Build it -Design it – Improve it

At CMI, engineering goes beyond creating drawings. You’ll work directly with manufacturing, testing, quality, to solve problems, improve designs, troubleshoot issues, and turn engineering concepts into products that perform in the real world.  We’re particularly interested in experienced mechanical engineers with hands-on knowledge of sheet-metal design and welded fabrications.  Engineers who understand how material selection, bend allowances, welds, tolerances, joints, and manufacturing processes affect the final product.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Design and develop mechanical Parts and assemblies for distribution transformers.
• Solve real manufacturing and design challenges and see your solutions put into action.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing teams, quality, and testing.
• Improve existing products and processes while contributing to new product development.
• Get hands-on experience to how engineered products are built, tested, and improved.
• Grow your technical expertise as our products, processes, technology, and engineering capabilities continue to evolve.

If you’re the kind of engineer who enjoys designing, troubleshooting, asking “how can we make this better?” and seeing your work become a finished product, we’d like to hear from you.

Bring your engineering skills. Bring your curiosity. Help us build what’s next.

Design & Develop

• Develop mechanical designs for distribution transformers including tank, core-coil frame assemblies, cooling systems, lifting/handling features, etc. as needed for custom and non-standard configurations.
• Perform mechanical calculations such as structural strength for short circuit forces, thermal performance, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Verify bushing locations, terminal clearances and overall component and accessory layouts.
• Utilize engineering software (e.g., 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.

Standards and Compliance:

• Interpret and apply relevant industry standards (e.g., IEEE, ASTM and CSA) to ensure compliance.
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions with customers, and root cause analysis of production or issues.
• Contribute to standardization of transformer designs and development of design tools, templates, and best practices.
• Stay updated on evolving industry standards, participating in industrial committees and technical events as required.
• Support certification and testing requirements such as pressure/rupture/vacuum testing, tamper proof/enclosure integrity testing, dielectric, short circuit and arc fault testing, and thermal performance validation.

Collaborate Across the Business:

• 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 weld specifications, component/material selection, and fit-up requirements to optimize transformer performance, efficiency, and cost.

• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance departmental efficiencies and output quality, supporting prototype builds, production, and customer testing as required

• Participate, as required, in product development and improvement initiatives to maintain market competitiveness of company products and solutions.

Requirements

What You Bring

We are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer with strong design and problem-solving capabilities for sheet-metal design and welded fabrications. Experience specifically with transformers or electrical distribution equipment is beneficial, but it is not required.

·       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.

Important Notice

This job advertisement is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not the complete or official job description. Responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements are based on business needs. The official job description and applicable company policies will govern the position.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Life, 401k, Vacation Pay

Please note & Review the following: This job is considered safety-sensitive because impairment by drugs or alcohol may constitute a threat to health or safety, and/or a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death.

Central Moloney is a tobacco-free facility. The use of tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and e-cigarettes/vapes) is not permitted on company property.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Central Moloney is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to creating a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all, and we believe that a variety of experiences and perspectives strengthens our team.

Recruitment Policy: No Third-Party Involvement
We value the interest of all job seekers; however, we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies, staffing firms, or third-party recruiters. Any resumes submitted in the absence of a signed agreement with Central Moloney will be considered the property of CMI. Central Moloney will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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