Senior Mechanical Engineer
Company: Chefman
Location: Mahwah
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
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 and contribute to
the mechanical design, development, and manufacturing of new and
existing products. • Own CAD modeling and detailed design, ensuring
precision, 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.
Keywords: Chefman, New Britain , Senior Mechanical Engineer, Engineering , Mahwah, Connecticut
