Sr. Designer

Company Description
Whether you’re just beginning your career or have years of experience—you’ve come to the right place! Working at Alto‑Shaam means you’re a part of a passionate team working together towards one goal. Since 1955, Alto‑Shaam has pioneered industry‑leading commercial foodservice equipment that anticipates and responds to our customers’ needs. Our solutions help foodservice businesses like Sendik’s Food Market and Saz’s Hospitality Group enhance their menus while providing a greater return on their investment. Our world‑class products are made in a world‑class facility. Alto‑Shaam’s headquarters and manufacturing space is dynamic, clean and safe for all. As a family company, we also take care of our people by providing market‑leading benefits:

Earn an annual bonus on your gross income, which has averaged 15% over the past five years

Low to NO COST premiums for full coverage healthcare with wellness participation

11 paid holidays and generous earned PTO

Advancement opportunities to grow through our career ladders program

Tuition assistance to pursue a degree or certification

Fitness reimbursement for gym memberships, classes, or training sessions

Biannual performance reviews with yearly merit increases

Annual free lunch with the company president to celebrate your work anniversary

Job Description
Lead and execute mechanical design activities for New Product Development (NPD) programs from concept through production launch. This role partners closely with engineering, product management, manufacturing, and suppliers to develop robust, cost‑effective, and manufacturable product solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead design execution for NPD projects, including concept development, architecture definition, and detailed design

Translate product requirements into engineered design solutions that meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets

Drive design reviews and provide recommendations based on engineering rigor

Develop complex 3D models, assemblies, and production drawings using SolidWorks

Perform design analysis including tolerance stack‑ups, fit/function validation, and thermal and structural considerations (as applicable)

Own drawing quality and adherence to GD&T and company standards

Partner with Engineering (ME, EE, systems), Manufacturing and Operations, and Supply Chain and suppliers

Support DFMA and cost optimization efforts early in development

Lead and execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) with full understanding of downstream impacts

Maintain and manage BOM structures with high accuracy

Ensure design documentation is production‑ready and audit‑compliant

Contribute to design standards, libraries, and best practices

Mentor designers and detailers on best practices, CAD techniques, and engineering fundamentals

Provide backup support for EPDM administration and data governance

Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design or Engineering‑related field

7+ years of experience in mechanical design, with direct experience in NPD environments

Proven track record of taking products from concept through production release

Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (or equivalent 3D CAD) and PDM/PLM systems (EPDM preferred)

Strong expertise in GD&T application and interpretation, tolerance analysis and stack‑ups, and sheet metal design and fabrication

Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (fabrication, welding, machining, assembly) and DFMA principles and cost drivers

Strong engineering judgment and problem‑solving capability

Ability to manage multiple NPD projects and meet critical timelines

Effective communication across technical and non‑technical teams

High attention to detail with a system‑level design mindset

Ownership mentality with focus on execution and results

Additional Information
We are looking for team‑members that exemplify and live our High FIVE values:

Highest Quality: Are you detailed‑oriented and ensure the accuracy of your work?

Win together as a Family: Do you exceed expectations by being attentive and going above and beyond?

Unleash the Innovative Spirit: Are you passionate about finding solutions to streamline and enhance the way you and your peers work?

Be a Helpful Voice: Are you a positive person who wants to make an impact on others?

Every Individual Makes an Impact: Are you a go‑getter who takes initiative and pride in your work?

If you share our values, we want you to be a part of our Alto‑Shaam family!

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