Refrigeration Engineering Manager

Talent Edge Recruiting; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks an experienced Refrigeration Engineering Manager to lead and grow our refrigeration engineering team in Florida. The role focuses on design, development, and technical leadership for commercial refrigeration systems, working closely with manufacturing and R&D.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in refrigeration engineering and at least 2 years in a leadership role, with a solid background in commercial design and EPA regulation knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years refrigeration engineering experience
• 2+ years engineering leadership or management
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Refrigeration Engineering
• Experience with commercial refrigeration design and product development

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the refrigeration engineering team
• Oversee design and development of commercial refrigeration systems
• Manage engineering projects, priorities, and technical deliverables
• Support new product development and custom refrigeration solutions
• Partner closely with manufacturing, operations and R&D on production and product challenges
• Review engineering designs and troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Ensure products and designs comply with EPA regulations and refrigeration codes
• Stay current on changing refrigerants, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Coach and mentor engineering team members and help develop future leaders
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, efficiency and product development

Skills

Refrigeration design

Engineering leadership

Project management

EPA regulations knowledge

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Refrigeration Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Refrigeration Engineering Manager to join an established manufacturer of commercial refrigeration and cold-storage equipment.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who brings strong technical experience in commercial refrigeration design along with the ability to lead and develop an engineering team.

You’ll oversee engineering projects, support new and custom product development, partner closely with manufacturing and R&D, and help drive the future direction of the engineering department.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and support the refrigeration engineering team
• Oversee the design and development of commercial refrigeration systems and equipment
• Manage engineering projects, priorities, and technical deliverables
• Support new product development and custom refrigeration solutions
• Partner closely with manufacturing, operations, and R&D on production and product challenges
• Review engineering designs and troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Ensure products and designs comply with current EPA regulations and refrigeration codes
• Stay current on changing refrigerants, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Coach and mentor engineering team members and help develop future leaders
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, efficiency, and overall product development

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of refrigeration engineering experience
• 2+ years of engineering leadership or management experience
• Strong hands‑on experience with commercial refrigeration design
• Experience with refrigeration product development and engineering troubleshooting
• Background supporting a manufacturing or production environment
• Working knowledge of current EPA refrigeration regulations and refrigerant requirements
• AutoCAD experience
• Strong technical leadership and project management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Nice to Have:

• Experience designing and manufacturing commercial refrigeration
• Walk‑in cooler/freezer or cold-storage equipment experience
• Foodservice or restaurant refrigeration experience
• Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of UL, NSF, DOE, and/or ASHRAE standards
• Medical insurance with employee coverage paid at 100%
• Dental and vision coverage
• Short‑term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee assistance program, including counseling, legal, support, and virtual medical services
• Long‑term opportunity to influence product development and engineering direction

This role requires commercial refrigeration engineering experience. Candidates whose backgrounds are primarily residential HVAC or general industrial engineering without refrigeration product design experience will not be a fit.