Refrigeration Engineering Manager

Yoh Services LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 91,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA eligible

Life & disability insurance

401K retirement plan

Direct deposit & weekly epayroll

Referral bonuses

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh Services LLC is seeking a Refrigeration Engineering Manager in Marietta, Ohio for a global R&D team. Lead and manage an engineering organization responsible for cascade vapor-compression systems used in ULT freezers and cold storage platforms; own system architecture and strategy.

The role requires 5+ years leading refrigeration teams and 3+ years hands-on vapor-compression experience, with strong modeling, simulation, and cross-functional collaboration for production readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or related discipline.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams in the design and evaluation of refrigeration or thermal systems.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing vapor-compression systems for cold storage or HVAC/R products, cascade systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a global refrigeration engineering organization responsible for cascade vapor-compression systems used in ULT freezers and cold storage platforms.
• Own refrigeration system architecture and strategy aligned with product roadmaps and platform reuse initiatives.
• Provide technical oversight for sealed-system design, including compressors, heat exchangers, refrigerants, controls interfaces, and safety devices.
• Lead the use of thermal modeling, system simulation, and analytical tools to predict performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure robust design transfer and global production readiness.
• Develop budgets, resource plans, and schedules in partnership with NPD project managers and leadership.
• Balance internal resources, global engineering contractors, and third-party support.
• Coach engineers and technicians to build technical capability and leadership depth.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Thermal modeling software

System simulation tools

Job description

Refrigeration Engineering Manager (Marietta, Ohio) – Research and Development client.

Job Functions:

• Lead and manage a global refrigeration engineering organization responsible for cascade vapor-compression systems used in ULT freezers and cold storage platforms.
• Own refrigeration system architecture and strategy aligned with product roadmaps and platform reuse initiatives.
• Provide technical oversight for sealed-system design, including compressors, heat exchangers, refrigerants, controls interfaces, and safety devices.
• Lead the use of thermal modeling, system simulation, and analytical tools to predict performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure robust design transfer and global production readiness.
• Develop budgets, resource plans, and schedules in partnership with NPD project managers and leadership.
• Balance internal resources, global engineering contractors, and third-party support.
• Coachengineers and technicians to build technical capability and leadership depth.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or related discipline
• Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience leading teams in the design and evaluation of refrigeration or thermal systems
• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing vapor-compression systems for cold storage or HVAC/R products, cascade systems preferred.
• Strong foundation in vapor-compression and cascade refrigeration systems

Estimated Min Rate: $91000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $130000.00

Benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.

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