Product Development Engineer – Food Equipment Innovator

Nemco Food Equipment, LTD.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemco Food Equipment, LTD. is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead new product concepts from idea to commercialization. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, developing innovative solutions, and bringing them to market efficiently.

You will work across Production, Quality, Sales and Customer Service to design, prototype, test, and validate systems, while managing timelines, budgets, and regulatory compliance (UL/ETL/NSF) to ensure robust, cost-effective products.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development from concept through 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 timelines and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with UL, ETL, NSF standards.

Skills

Product development

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Sheet metal

Casting

Injection molding

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Nemco Food Equipment, LTD. is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead new product concepts from idea to commercialization. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, developing innovative solutions, and bringing them to market efficiently.

You will work across Production, Quality, Sales and Customer Service to design, prototype, test, and validate systems, while managing timelines, budgets, and regulatory compliance (UL/ETL/NSF) to ensure robust, cost-effective products.