Lead Product Development Engineer, Food Equipment

Nemco Food Equipment LTD; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemco Food Equipment LTD in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead new product concepts from idea to commercialization, driving organic initiatives and coordinating across Production, Quality, Sales, and Service.

You will design, prototype, test, and validate systems, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure UL/ETL/ NSF standards compliance, with a full lifecycle from concept to market.

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.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Experience in the food service industry 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 (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.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Nemco Food Equipment LTD in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead new product concepts from idea to commercialization, driving organic initiatives and coordinating across Production, Quality, Sales, and Service.

You will design, prototype, test, and validate systems, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure UL/ETL/ NSF standards compliance, with a full lifecycle from concept to market.