ERMCO Distribution Transformers
Designs and manufactures oil-filled distribution transformers
Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Power Electronics
Onsite in Raleigh, North Carolina. Relocation assistance is available.
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
- At least 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, new product introduction, operations engineering, or related technical roles is required.
- At least 3 years of leadership experience managing engineers, technicians, or cross-functional technical teams is required.
- Experience supporting power electronics, electrical equipment, industrial electronics, data center power, energy systems, or similar products is required.
- Experience working with electronics contract manufacturers or outsourced manufacturing partners is required.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing process development, assembly operations, test processes, production readiness, and continuous improvement is required.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, bills of material, assembly documentation, and test requirements is required.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills are required.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, are required.
- All team members must actively create and maintain a safe and healthy work culture.
- Team members must adhere to company values and demonstrate proven leadership behaviors.
- Team members must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Team members must have strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, customers, and external partners is required.
- Ability to work in office, lab, manufacturing, and customer pilot environments is required.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work around manufacturing and test equipment as needed is required.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally is required.
- The position is contingent on passing all applicable fit-for-duty and safety requirements.
- Lead and manage manufacturing engineers and technicians supporting power electronics builds, testing, and pilot activities.
- Develop manufacturing plans, process flows, assembly methods, test approaches, tooling, fixtures, and production readiness plans.
- Recruit, onboard, train, and develop team members while promoting safety, quality, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Work with the product development team to understand system design, requirements, risks, and manufacturing considerations.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute system integration, acceptance testing, and production validation activities with the product development team, ensuring hardware, firmware, controls, communications, and manufacturing processes are fully validated before customer deployment.
- Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, assembly procedures, travelers, inspection plans, and test procedures.
- Coordinate prototype, pilot, and early production builds with external electronics contract manufacturers and internal teams.
- Drive design-for-manufacturing, design-for-assembly, and design-for-test feedback to improve manufacturability, testability, quality, and serviceability.
- Support customer pilots, demonstrations, site deployment readiness, and field feedback resolution.
- Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve supplier, assembly, test, and manufacturing issues.
- Track manufacturing key performance indicators, including schedule adherence, first-pass yield, quality issues, cycle time, rework, and pilot readiness.
- Provide leadership updates on manufacturing status, risks, resource needs, and recovery plans.
- Ensure adherence to applicable safety, quality, electrical, and operational requirements.
- Travel occasionally to customers, suppliers, electronics contract manufacturers, and company facilities.
- Experience with enterprise resource planning, product lifecycle management, manufacturing execution systems, or quality systems is preferred.
- Experience with DC/DC converters, AC/DC rectifiers, inverters, uninterruptible power supply systems, electric vehicle charging, energy storage, or data center power infrastructure is preferred.
- Experience with high-voltage or high-power electrical systems and associated safety practices is preferred.
- Experience developing end-of-line tests, functional tests, HiPot/insulation tests, and production validation processes is preferred.
- Familiarity with UL, IEC, IEEE, NEC, OSHA, and related standards is preferred.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience is preferred.
About the company
ERMCO Distribution Transformers manufactures oil-filled distribution transformers and transformer components in the United States. Its products include transformers used to step down high-voltage electricity for safe distribution, with oil insulation and cooling as part of a core-and-winding design that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another. The company distinguishes itself by being one of the largest producers in the United States, offering a broad range of transformer components from a Tennessee base, which supports scale, reliability, and widespread availability for utilities and other customers. Its goal is to design, produce, and supply dependable distribution transformers and related components to ensure safe and efficient electrical power distribution.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dyersburg, Tennessee
Founded
1964
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- U.S. transformer shortages persist in 2026, keeping ERMCO’s order books full.
- Waddell’s 566,121-square-foot plant targets three-phase transformers for data centers and semiconductors.
- Bristol’s 158,000-square-foot amorphous hub supports higher-efficiency grid modernization sales.
What critics are saying
- Integrating Spire’s 100-year brands through 2026 can distract managers and delay synergies.
- Siemens Energy, Hitachi Energy, and GE Vernova outspend ERMCO on utility contracts.
- Arizona’s 500-job ramp and Wisconsin operations strain hiring, training, and quality control.
What makes ERMCO Distribution Transformers unique
- ERMCO became Spire’s owner on December 15, 2024, broadening product lines fast.
- Bristol, Wisconsin began operations in April 2025, giving ERMCO Midwest manufacturing reach.
- Waddell, Arizona opens in 2027, making ERMCO’s first western plant.
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Tennessee manufacturer ERMCO expands to West Valley. A major manufacturing expansion is headed to the West Valley, adding momentum to Arizona's industrial growth and long-term housing demand. Key details: * Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative Inc. (ERMCO) is opening a 566,121-square-foot manufacturing facility in Waddell. * The site is located at 15784 W. Hatcher Road within Virgin Industrial Park. * The project is expected to create more than 500 jobs. * The facility will focus on three-phase distribution transformer manufacturing. * Operations are expected to begin in 2027, with foundational work starting in 2026. * The building was purchased for $90.5 million from IndiCap and Invesco. * This marks ERMCO's first manufacturing operation west of the Mississippi River. * Company leaders cited Arizona's business climate, labor market, and proximity to Western U.S. customers as key drivers. Why this matters to Arizona investors: * Large-scale industrial employment drives long-term rental demand, especially for workforce and mid-income housing. * West Valley submarkets continue to attract manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure investment. * Job growth supports rent stability and absorption, particularly for single-family rentals in emerging corridors.
ERMCO to expand into 158,000 square feet of space in Bristol Wisconsin. ERMCO to expand into 158,000 square feet of space in Bristol Wisconsin.Bristol, Wisconsin — According to state and local development sources, ERMCO plans to build out 158,000 square feet of new space in Bristol. The company plans to occupy the new space in Bristol, on or about January 1, 2025. According to the company website ERMCO (Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc.) is headquartered in Dyersburg, Tennessee. ERMCO is one of the largest producers of oil filled distribution transformers and transformer components in the United States. Ensure that families and businesses get the power they need, period
Mill Point Capital LLC (“Mill Point Capital”), a private equity firm focused on control-oriented investments in the industrials, business services and
ATHENS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mill Point Capital LLC (“Mill Point Capital”), a private equity firm focused on control-oriented investments in the industrials, business services and IT services sectors, announced today a sale of Spire Power Solutions L.P. (“Spire”), one of North America’s leading manufacturers of power transformers, to Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (“ERMCO”), a leader in the manufacturing of liquid-filled distribution transformers for the utility, commercial and industrial markets. ERMCO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (“AECI”).Headquartered in Athens, GA, Spire has been serving the electrical utility, commercial and industrial sectors for over 100 years. Spire manufactures a full range of liquid-filled and dry-type transformers through the Power Partners, Pioneer Transformers, Jefferson Electric and VF Transformer brands.Tim Mills, President and CEO of ERMCO, commented, “We are excited to welcome the Spire team into the ERMCO family