Product Development Engineer

Nemco Food Equipment; Hicksville Township (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemco Food Equipment in Ohio is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead the creation of new concepts from idea to market. You will own projects end-to-end, identify opportunities, and coordinate with manufacturing, quality, sales and service to bring innovative solutions to life.

The role requires a solid background in mechanical engineering, 5+ years in product development, proficiency with SolidWorks, and strong project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in product development with full lifecycle experience.
• Experience with sheet metal, casting, and injection molding.
• Solid understanding of mechanical/electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of new products from concept to production launch.
• Drive organic product initiatives aligned with market needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with 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

Multi-project handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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.
• 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