Product Development Engineer- AZ

Nemco Food Equipment

$85K — $100K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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
  • SolidWorks proficiency
  • Strong project management and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience in the food service industry is preferred

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 with Production, Quality, Sales, Customer Service, and other departments
  • Design, prototype, test, and validate product systems
  • Develop and execute lab testing for products
  • Improve existing products focusing on cost and performance
  • Research new materials and technologies for product innovation
  • Troubleshoot product issues to ensure quality
  • Manage project timelines and budgets effectively
  • Ensure product compliance with UL, ETL, and NSF standards

Benefits

  • Typical Monday to Friday work hours
  • Opportunity to work on innovative product development
  • Chance to collaborate with multiple departments
  • Involvement in the entire lifecycle of product development
  • Focus on expanding a dynamic product portfolio
Full Job Description
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.
  • SolidWorks proficiency.
  • Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Experience in the food service industry is preferred


Salary Description

Compensation is based on experience

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