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Refrigeration Engineering Manager – Commercial Refrigeration Manufacturer
Location: Ocala, FL area (onsite)
Pay Rate: $115,000–$135,000 (based on experience)
Overview
A well-established, family-owned manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment — think custom walk-in coolers and freezers, blast chillers, and cold storage systems serving food service, healthcare, scientific, and government customers — is looking for a Refrigeration Engineering Manager to step into a legacy role. The current manager is retiring and this company wants someone who can absorb their institutional knowledge over an 8-week transition and then run with it.
Compensation & Perks
- $115,000–$135,000 base salary
- Comprehensive healthcare (3 tiers, 100% company-paid for employees)
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with 4% match
- Employee assistance program (counseling, legal, virtual medical support)
- PTO and paid holidays
- Weekly pay
Requirements
- 5 years of commercial refrigeration engineering experience
- 2 years of engineering management or supervisory experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration Engineering, or a related field (required)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Strong working knowledge of EPA refrigerant regulations and current refrigeration codes
- Proven experience designing and developing commercial refrigeration products — not installing, servicing, or operating them
- Background from a company that manufactures refrigeration/commercial HVAC equipment strongly preferred
- Familiarity with UL, NSF, DOE, or ASHRAE standards is a plus
- Experience with foodservice or restaurant refrigeration equipment a plus
- Lean/Continuous Improvement exposure a plus
This role reports directly to the President and leads a small, tight-knit engineering team, working cross-functionally with manufacturing to bring new products to life and keep production moving.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. This is an onsite position; no relocation assistance is available at this time, and visa sponsorship is not offered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and will be subject to E-Verify.
Salary : $115,000 - $135,000