About the posting
“This role focuses on delivering manufacturable, high-quality, and cost-effective product designs across all development stages.”
Read the full posting on Chefman's site
Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 22, 2026.
Pay in context
This posting lists $120,000 to $140,000 a year, a midpoint of $130,000.
The midpoint is higher than 82 percent of engineering (not software) postings in New Jersey that list pay.
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How long it has been open
Posted Jan 19, 2026, 277 days ago, and seen on Chefman's careers page today.
At 277 days old, it is over 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
Level: senior.
The posting mentions 8+ years.
Place and cost of living
On site in New Jersey; prices in NJ run 9 percent above the US average.
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The engineering (not software) market in New Jersey
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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 highly skilled, self-motivated, and hands-on Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Product Development team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter and CAD expert with proven experience taking consumer products from concept through production, including close collaboration with overseas factories in China. This role focuses on delivering manufacturable, high-quality, and cost-effective product designs across all development stages.
Key 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 closely with China-based factories, evaluating tooling, materials, and production processes while ensuring DFM 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, working closely with Quality, Compliance, and Legal teams.
- Participate in product safety and compliance reviews, including documentation and Intellectual Property (IP) assessments.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering and product development, ideally in CPG, electronics, or durable goods.
- Advanced proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or equivalent) with a focus on precision and manufacturability.
- Direct experience collaborating with overseas factories, including tooling evaluation and production troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
- Self-starter with a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Familiarity with injection molding, metal stamping, and other high-volume manufacturing processes.
- Proven success managing projects through multiple development stages.
Salary Range (commensurate with experience)
$120,000 — $140,000 USD