Hybrid Mechanical Engineer na CFS Brands

The Mechanical Engineer is primarily responsible for designing, developing, and testing mechanical components and systems for food preparation machinery. They ensure these systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards while optimizing efficiency and durability for commercial kitchen environments. This is an onsite position.

Essential Duties:

• Perform a full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement)
• Design systems and components that meet needs and requirements
• Produce outline designs
• Conduct experiments methodically, analyze data and interpret results
• Test and evaluate theoretical designs
• Identify, formulate, and produce effective solutions to emerging problems
• Evaluate final product’s overall performance, reliability, and safety
• Alter and modify design to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions
• Estimate budget and scope of project
• Solicit observations from operators
• Prepare product reports and documentation
• Engage in lifelong learning and develop new theories or methods

Job Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

• Minimum of 3 years proven working experience in mechanical engineering
• Working experience with product lifecycle management (PLM), finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Hands-on experience with computer-aided engineering (CAE) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
• Knowledge of welding stainless steel for making R&D prototypes preferred
• SolidWorks proficiency for product design and drafting
• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science etc.
• Creativity and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
• Technical writing skills

Relocation: This position is based in Louisville, KY. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Education Required:  

• Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical Engineering (or similar Engineering field)

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 5% travel, in support of corporate initiatives  

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 has maintained its industry-leading position and consistent growth with a strong focus on customer support and satisfaction, product variety and availability, and a unique ability to be a “one-stop shop” solution for a wide range of organizations. CFS BRANDS enjoys this competitive market advantage through its extensive network of brands and global manufacturing and distribution facilities. 

CFS BRANDS’s core products include dinnerware, drinkware, professional cookware, industrial hygiene products brushes and cleaning tools, dispensing systems, and healthcare meal service equipment. These products are provided through major distributors customers across the country.

CFS BRANDS became a portfolio company of The Jordan Company (“TJC”), a private equity firm, in 2018. More information on CFS BRANDS can be found at www.cfsbrands.com. 

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. 

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