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Chefman

Small kitchen appliances with connected cooking ecosystem

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Design EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeMahwah, NJ, USA$145k - $200kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
  • At least 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering and product development, ideally in consumer packaged goods, electronics, or durable goods.
  • Advanced proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or equivalent, focused on precision and manufacturability.
  • Direct experience collaborating with overseas factories, including tooling evaluation and production troubleshooting.
  • Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly principles.
  • A self-starting, hands-on, solutions-oriented approach with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with injection molding, metal stamping, and other high-volume manufacturing processes.
  • Proven success managing projects through multiple development stages.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical design, development, and manufacturing of new and existing products.
  • Own CAD modeling and detailed design, ensuring manufacturability and alignment with product and industrial design intent.
  • Collaborate with China-based factories to evaluate tooling, materials, and production processes while ensuring Design for Manufacturing best practices.
  • Partner with Product Development, Industrial Design, and Electrical Engineering teams to drive innovation and resolve technical challenges.
  • Work independently and proactively to move projects forward, maintaining ownership through all stages of the development cycle.
  • Support all phases of the product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to validation, pilot builds, and mass production.
  • Evaluate and troubleshoot factory tooling and injection molding processes to improve yield and reduce costs.
  • Conduct design validation and reliability testing, analyze results, and implement corrective actions.
  • Investigate and resolve product quality issues in collaboration with Quality, Compliance, and Legal teams.
  • Participate in product safety and compliance reviews, including documentation and intellectual property assessments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in consumer packaged goods, electronics, or durable goods.

About the Company

Chefman

Small kitchen appliances with connected cooking ecosystem

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
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Mahwah, NJ
Founded
2011

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