Engineering Leader - Transformers (Haiphong, Vietnam)

Job Description Summary
Location: On-site at GE Vernova Manufacturing Facility, Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Park, Haiphong, Vietnam.
This flagship greenfield plant is dedicated to manufacturing high-performance Alternating Current (AC) power transformers and advanced High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transformer technologies to support global energy transition initiatives.
We are seeking a high-calibre, seasoned Engineering Leader to be based on-site at our new Haiphong facility to drive technical excellence from the ground up. This is not simply an administrative management role; it is a critical hands-on technical leadership position. You will own the full engineering lifecycle of world-class power transformers, ensuring our designs redefine performance standards while developing and mentoring the next generation of engineering talent in Vietnam.
Job Description
What You Will Do:
Plant Technical Authority: Serve as the on-site primary technical authority for complex HVAC (up to 765kV) and advanced HVDC transformer projects-including VSC &
• LCC systems (up to ±800kV). Lead design integrity, design quality, FEA validation, and strict compliance with IEC 60076 standards.
Engineering Excellence &
• DFM:
Institutionalize rigorous design reviews, advanced 3D modelling workflows, and seamless "Design for Manufacturing" (DFM) principles between engineering and the production floor to guarantee smooth manufacturability.
Operational Transformation &
• Lean Execution:
Drive a Lean engineering culture within the factory. Identify and eliminate bottlenecks across the design-to-delivery value stream, deploying scalable solutions to compress cycle times while maintaining absolute zero-defect standards.
Strategic Team Building &
• Mentorship:
Build and scale a high-performance site engineering organization. Establish technical career paths, succession planning, and structured mentoring programs that establish our Haiphong plant as the premier hub for transformer engineering talent.
What You Bring
Deep Domain Expertise: Substantial experience leading the design and technical validation of large power transformers (Electrical Engineering background preferred). Proven track record resolving high-voltage design challenges with a deep grasp of the physics governing dielectric, thermal, and mechanical failure modes.
Digital & Simulation Proficiency: Advanced expertise in design automation, FEA simulation tools, and 3D modeling environments to optimize, standardize, and accelerate technical workflows.
Strategic & Influential Leadership: Proven success leading cross-functional engineering teams in a manufacturing environment. You lead through technical credibility, decisive problem-solving, and cross-team collaboration.
"Quality First" Mindset: Demonstrated ability to deliver complex engineering deliverables on schedule and within budget, with an uncompromising zero-defect mindset on all customer and shop-floor engineering documentation.
Education & Language: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. Fluent professional English communication.
Why Join Us?
Play a defining role in launching and scaling a landmark manufacturing investment in Vietnam.
Drive technical roadmaps and product development for critical HVAC and HVDC transmission infrastructure at global scale.
We actively welcome and support Vietnamese professionals - whether currently based in other provinces across Vietnam or overseas - who are looking to relocate to Haiphong with comprehensive relocation assistance packages and long-term career growth.
Join a culture rooted in Lean continuous improvement, engineering rigor, and deliberate investment in people.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
This is a remote position