Electrical Engineering Manager, Food Service Equipment

CFS Brands LLC • Lodi, NJ

3h • Onsite

About The Position

CFS Brands is hiring a Food Service Equipment Engineering Manager to play a key role in the full product development lifecycle of commercial-grade equipment, from concept and design through validation, production, and continuous improvement. This role combines hands-on testing, electromechanical troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll partner closely with engineering, sourcing, marketing, sales, and production teams to ensure products meet real-world performance, reliability, and durability requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in engineering for commercial food service equipment or related products.
• Knowledge of UL, NSF, CE, and other safety/sanitation standards.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and engineering documentation tools.
• Experience managing testing, certification, and product lifecycle activities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and cost-reduction strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical and electromechanical design throughout the full product development    lifecycle, including concept, prototyping, validation, and production release.
• Work with electromechanical components (motors, solenoids, sensors, etc.) across multiple product lines.
• Lead product durability, performance testing, failure analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform hands-on testing and validation in the Lodi, NJ workshop and provide technical guidance to in-house technicians.
• Collaborate with overseas manufacturing partners to support design for manufacturability, quality standards, and production efficiency.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and translate findings into actionable design and performance improvements.
• Create and maintain CAD models, schematics, and technical documentation using SolidWorks
• Provide cross-disciplinary troubleshooting support, including mechanical-focused issues when required.
• Occasional travel (2–3 trips/year) for supplier visits, manufacturing support, and team collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager