About the posting
“This role plays a key part in ensuring designs are manufacturable, high-quality, and cost-effective throughout all stages of development.”
Read the full posting on Chefman's site
Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 22, 2026.
Pay in context
This posting lists $95,000 to $115,000 a year, a midpoint of $105,000.
The midpoint is higher than 60 percent of engineering (not software) postings in New Jersey that list pay.
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How long it has been open
Posted Sep 28, 2026, 25 days ago, and seen on Chefman's careers page today.
At 25 days old, it is under the 92-day median.
Chefman at a glance
Chefman has 8 open postings that we can see, 2 in engineering (not software); 88 percent list pay.
The application
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Seniority
The posting mentions 5+ years.
Place and cost of living
On site in New Jersey; prices in NJ run 9 percent above the US average.
The engineering (not software) market in New Jersey
27 engineering (not software) postings in New Jersey are open right now, from 10 employers.
Half of them have been open 92 days or less.
From Chefman's posting
This is Chefman's own text, as published on its job board. We last checked it on Oct 23, 2026. Apply on Chefman's site. We remove a posting when the employer closes it.
We are seeking a driven and hands-on Mechanical Engineer III to join our Product Development team. The ideal candidate brings strong CAD skills and practical experience contributing to consumer products from concept through production, including collaboration with overseas factories in China. This role plays a key part in ensuring designs are manufacturable, high-quality, and cost-effective throughout all stages of development.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the mechanical design, development, and manufacturing of new and existing products.
- Execute CAD modeling and detailed design work, ensuring accuracy, manufacturability, and alignment with product and industrial design intent.
- Collaborate with China-based factories on tooling, materials, and production processes, supporting DFM best practices.
- Work closely with Product Development, Industrial Design, and Electrical Engineering teams to support innovation and resolve technical challenges.
- Manage assigned projects or components independently while escalating complex issues as needed.
- Support all phases of the product lifecycle — from concept and prototyping to validation, pilot builds, and mass production.
- Assist in evaluating and troubleshooting factory tooling and injection molding processes to improve yield and reduce costs.
- Perform design validation and reliability testing, analyze results, and recommend corrective actions.
- Support investigations into product quality issues in partnership with Quality, Compliance, and Legal teams.
- Participate in product safety, compliance, and documentation reviews, including IP-related considerations.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering and product development, preferably in CPG, electronics, or durable goods.
- Strong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or equivalent) with a focus on manufacturable design.
- Experience collaborating with overseas factories, including tooling support and production troubleshooting.
- Solid understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
- Hands-on, solutions-oriented engineer with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with injection molding, metal stamping, and other high-volume manufacturing processes.
- Experience supporting projects through multiple stages of the product development lifecycle.
Salary Range (commensurate with experience)
$95,000 — $115,000 USD