Product Development Engineer

Posted 7 days ago

nemco food equipmentHicksville (OH)

Engineers, All Other Food Product Machinery Manufacturing

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About the role

Food Equipment Nemco Food Equipment is a leading innovator in foodservice equipment, delivering practical, high-performance solutions that help operators prepare signature menu items faster, more consistently, and more efficiently. At Nemco, we pride ourselves on designing equipment that works in real-world environments- balancing innovation with reliability, manufacturability, and ease of use. Our team is driven by a commitment to continuous improvement, customer-focused design, and developing solutions that create measurable value for our customers.

Description: About Nemco Food Equipment is a leading innovator in foodservice equipment, delivering practical, high-performance solutions that help operators prepare signature menu items faster, more consistently, and more efficiently. At Nemco, we pride ourselves on designing equipment that works in real-world environments- balancing innovation with reliability, manufacturability, and ease of use. Our team is driven by a commitment to continuous improvement, customer-focused design, and developing solutions that create measurable value for our customers.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead the development of new, organically generated product concepts from idea through commercialization. This role plays a key part in expanding Nemco’s product portfolio by identifying opportunities, developing innovative solutions, and bringing them to market efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of new products, from concept through production launch. Drive organic product initiatives aligned with market needs. Collaborate cross-functionally (Production, Quality, Sales, Customer Service, Service). Design, prototype, test, and validate systems. Develop and execute lab testing. Improve existing products for cost and performance. Research new materials and technologies. Troubleshoot product issues. Manage project timelines and budgets. Ensure compliance with UL, ETL, NSF standards.

Work Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. 5+ years in product development. Full product lifecycle experience. Experience with sheet metal, casting, injection molding. Mechanical/electrical systems understanding. Solid Works proficiency. Strong project management and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple projects. Strong communication skills. Experience in the food service industry is preferred

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