What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineering Manager, Food Service Equipment position at CFS Brands LLC?
Title: Electrical Engineering Manager, Food Service Equipment
Reports to: Director, Research and Development
Location: Lodi, NJ (on-site)
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.
Essential Job Functions:
• 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.
Education/Experience/Qualifications:
- 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.
About CFS Brands: Headquarters located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, CFS BRANDS is a market-leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of commercial foodservice, healthcare, and industrial hygiene products.
CFS Brands is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000