Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Talent Edge Recruiting; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (3 tiers)

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with 4% match

Employee assistance program

PTO and paid holidays

Weekly pay

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking a Refrigeration Engineering Manager for an established manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment in Ocala, FL. The role leads a small engineering team, partners with manufacturing, and transitions knowledge from a retiring manager.

Requirements include 5+ years in refrigeration engineering, 2+ years in management, a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Refrigeration Engineering, and AutoCAD proficiency. Onsite position with competitive benefits and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial refrigeration engineering experience.
• 2+ years of engineering management or supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration Engineering, or a related field (required).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of EPA refrigerant regulations and current refrigeration codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small engineering team and coordinate with manufacturing to bring new products to life.
• Absorb institutional knowledge during an 8-week transition and drive ongoing projects.
• Ensure designs meet applicable UL, NSF, DOE, or ASHRAE standards and customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Refrigeration Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Ocala, FL area (onsite)

Pay Rate: $115,000-$135,000 (based on experience)

Overview

A well-established, family-owned manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment - think custom walk-in coolers and freezers, blast chillers, and cold storage systems serving food service, healthcare, scientific, and government customers - is looking for a Refrigeration Engineering Manager to step into a legacy role. The current manager is retiring and this company wants someone who can absorb their institutional knowledge over an 8-week transition and then run with it.

• Comprehensive healthcare (3 tiers, 100% company-paid for employees)
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Employee assistance program (counseling, legal, virtual medical support)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Weekly pay

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial refrigeration engineering experience
• 2+ years of engineering management or supervisory experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration Engineering, or a related field (required)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Strong working knowledge of EPA refrigerant regulations and current refrigeration codes
• Proven experience designing and developing commercial refrigeration products - not installing, servicing, or operating them
• Background from a company that manufactures refrigeration/commercial HVAC equipment strongly preferred
• Familiarity with UL, NSF, DOE, or ASHRAE standards is a plus
• Experience with foodservice or restaurant refrigeration equipment a plus

This role reports directly to the President and leads a small, tight-knit engineering team, working cross-functionally with manufacturing to bring new products to life and keep production moving.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. This is an onsite position; no relocation assistance is available at this time, and visa sponsorship is not offered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and will be subject to E-Verify.