Full-Time

Technical Project Manager

Chefman

Chefman

51-200 employees

Small kitchen appliances with connected cooking ecosystem

Compensation Overview

$130k - $135k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Mahwah, NJ, USA

In Person

Category
Engineering Management (1)
Business & Strategy (2)
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Required Skills
PTC Creo
SolidWorks

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Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in project management or engineering, ideally within consumer products, plastics, or hardware development
  • Proven success managing full product lifecycles—from concept through production and launch
  • Experience with overseas vendors is a preferred
  • Experience with any inhouse design, reviewing drawings and modifying to fit the required specifications
  • Electrical or electronic design background
  • Experience in actual mechanical and/or electrical design
  • Strong technical foundation with an understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and product constraints
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to diverse stakeholders
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or CREO is a plus
  • Experience presenting to senior leadership; exposure to executive-level communication is beneficial
  • A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to adapt quickly and work collaboratively across teams
  • Legal eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship; Chefman cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position
Responsibilities
  • Define what the product must deliver and ensure requirements are clearly communicated across technical and non-technical teams
  • Guide projects from early concept through final launch, ensuring products meet quality, performance, and timing expectations
  • Translate complex technical challenges into clear direction for cross-functional partners while supporting select hands-on technical activities when needed
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring milestones stay on track with internal goals and retailer timelines
  • Facilitate strong communication and alignment across global teams, providing ongoing visibility into project status, risks, and decision points
  • Prepare and deliver project updates to senior stakeholders, including recommendations, trade-offs, and key risks
  • Collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure solutions meet both technical feasibility and business needs
  • Work in a fast-paced environment that values flexibility, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration

Chefman is a leading brand of small kitchen appliances, offering products that help people cook at home. The CHEF iQ line adds a digitally connected ecosystem of kitchen devices that work with an app to provide guided cooking experiences and automate parts of the cooking process. The core products are compact appliances for everyday cooking, while CHEF iQ devices connect online to offer step-by-step guidance, recipes, and smart controls. What sets the company apart is its combination of hardware and a connected software platform designed to streamline meal preparation, not just standalone tools. The goal is to make cooking easier and more enjoyable in every kitchen by encouraging widespread use of Chefman products and the CHEF iQ ecosystem.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Mahwah, New Jersey

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 interviews framed Chefman as profitable, bootstrapped, and funding R&D from cash flow.
  • June 2026 CHEF iQ updates signal continued app investment and product-refresh velocity.
  • Amazon and Costco listings in 2025-2026 show broad distribution and sustained consumer demand.

What critics are saying

  • Costco exclusivity on Caffeinator Drip concentrates channel power and compresses margins if sell-through slows.
  • Chefman depends on crowded countertop appliance categories where Amazon price pressure erodes differentiation quickly.
  • CHEF iQ's connected-home strategy faces existential risk if app failures or security breaches damage trust.

What makes Chefman unique

  • Ralph Newhouse said June 2026 Chefman reached $400 million sales without outside funding.
  • Chefman pairs affordable hardware with CHEF iQ connected cooking software and app updates.
  • October 2025 Caffeinator Drip launched exclusively at Costco, strengthening retail leverage and brand visibility.

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PR Newswire
Oct 21st, 2025
CHEFMAN Launches the Caffeinator Drip: A 14-Cup Drip Coffee Maker

CHEFMAN launches the Caffeinator Drip: A 14-cup drip coffee maker. News provided by. Designed for rich, barista-quality coffee at home, the Caffeinator Drip is a stylish coffee maker built for flavor and flexibility NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - CHEFMAN - the leader in innovative kitchen technology - has launched the Caffeinator Drip, a 14-cup drip coffee maker designed for coffee lovers who want bold, smooth flavor in every batch. Combining advanced brewing technology with user-friendly features, the Caffeinator Drip brings a premium coffeehouse experience into the home. Now available nationwide exclusively at Costco, and retailing for $59.99, the Caffeinator Drip marks the brand's latest extension of their popular "Caffeinator" product line, which aims to elevate the single-serve at-home coffee experience - not only through elite taste and convenience, but also by immaculate design. Unlike traditional drip coffee makers, the Caffeinator Drip replicates professional brewing techniques automatically. Its Wide Showerhead evenly saturates coffee grounds, while the Bloom Cycle pre-soaks the fresh grounds, releasing carbon dioxide and unlocking deeper aromatics and flavor compounds. This ensures smooth, balanced coffee in every cup, eliminating the uneven extraction often experienced with standard drip machines. The BalancedBrew(TM) Funnel delivers uniform flavor throughout the carafe, while the BOLD button intensifies extraction for a richer, more robust taste. Designed with everyday usability in mind, the Caffeinator Drip features a 72 oz water reservoir for larger batch brewing, a glass carafe with a locking lid for easy pouring and heat retention, plus a 24-hour programmable timer so hot coffee is ready when you want it. The customizable Keep Warm feature offers three temperature settings, providing up to three hours of continuous use. Additional accessories, including a charcoal water filter and a reusable GoldTone(R) coffee filter, ensure each brew is flavorful and convenient. The Caffeinator Drip is available exclusively at Costco, both in-store and online. About CHEFMAN Chefman products make cooking extraordinary. They create innovative kitchen electronics that empower people of all skill levels in the kitchen. Chefman focuses on kitchen tools/small appliances that help save time in the kitchen. For more information about CHEFMAN, visit www.chefman.com, or follow on Instagram and Facebook (@mychefman). SOURCE CHEFMAN

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