Product Development Engineer- AZ
Required skills
- Mechanical Engineering
- Product Development
- Sheet metal
- Casting
- Injection molding
- Mechanical/electrical systems
- SolidWorks
- Project management
- UL
- ETL
Nice to have
- Food service industry
Role summary
Nemco Food Equipment is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead the creation of new foodservice equipment from concept to commercialization. This role involves identifying market opportunities, developing innovative solutions, and managing the full product lifecycle. Responsibilities include design, prototyping, testing, validation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of product development experience, proficiency in SolidWorks, and experience with manufacturing processes like sheet metal, casting, and injection molding. Experience in the food service industry is preferred.
Description
About Nemco 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.
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
