Senior Mechanical Engineer at Chefman

<p>We are seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated, and hands-on Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Product Development team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter and CAD expert with proven experience taking consumer products from concept through production, including close collaboration with overseas factories in China. This role focuses on delivering manufacturable, high-quality, and cost-effective product designs across all development stages.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the mechanical design, development, and manufacturing of new and existing products.</li> <li>Own CAD modeling and detailed design, ensuring manufacturability, and alignment with product and industrial design intent.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with China-based factories, evaluating tooling, materials, and production processes while ensuring DFM best practices.</li> <li>Partner with Product Development, Industrial Design, and Electrical Engineering teams to drive innovation and resolve technical challenges.</li> <li>Work independently and proactively to move projects forward, maintaining ownership through all stages of the development cycle.</li> <li>Support all phases of the product lifecycle — from concept and prototyping to validation, pilot builds, and mass production.</li> <li>Evaluate and troubleshoot factory tooling and injection molding processes to improve yield and reduce costs.</li> <li>Conduct design validation and reliability testing, analyze results, and implement corrective actions.</li> <li>Investigate and resolve product quality issues, working closely with Quality, Compliance, and Legal teams.</li> <li>Participate in product safety and compliance reviews, including documentation and Intellectual Property (IP) assessments.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.</li> <li>8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering and product development, ideally in CPG, electronics, or durable goods.</li> <li>Advanced proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or equivalent) with a focus on precision and manufacturability.</li> <li>Direct experience collaborating with overseas factories, including tooling evaluation and production troubleshooting.</li> <li>Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.</li> <li>Self-starter with a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach and strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li> <li>Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.</li> <li>Familiarity with injection molding, metal stamping, and other high-volume manufacturing processes.</li> <li>Proven success managing projects through multiple development stages.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range (commensurate with experience)</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$120,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$140,000 USD</span></div></div></div>