Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineer

Written By Dana Siomkos

Fulltime, NYC

YOU: A hands-on technical leader who thrives where creativity meets precision engineering. You’re passionate about how things are made and how they work. You blend deep expertise in mechanical systems with emerging leadership skills, balancing detailed technical execution with mentoring and systems design. You care about food, design, and innovation and you believe in building technology that brings both quality and accessibility to everyday experiences.

THEM: A purpose-driven CPG lifestyle brand shaping the future of connected, consumer-facing equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead mechanical engineering for advanced food and beverage equipment, including automated dispensing and IoT-enabled systems

  • Design and validate fluid handling and automation systems that meet NSF/ANSI, UL/ETL, and FDA standards

  • Translate creative concepts into manufacturable, scalable solutions alongside industrial design and product teams

  • Build and manage in-house prototyping and benchmarking capabilities for rapid testing and iteration

  • Specify materials and processes for food-safe, reliable, and visually refined products

  • Collaborate with external partners, suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams to align on technical specifications

  • Mentor 2–3 mechanical engineers, defining standards, review processes, and quality checkpoints

  • Present engineering solutions and recommendations to leadership, driving innovation and excellence

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automation, or related Engineering field

  • 7–10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on automated or consumer-facing equipment

  • Proven success designing and scaling systems for food and beverage or premium hardware applications

  • Hands-on experience with CAD (Onshape, SolidWorks, or Rhino) and embedded or PLC control systems

  • Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, thermal systems, and manufacturing processes

  • Familiarity with NSF, UL, and FDA compliance for foodservice design

  • 2–4 years of team leadership or mentorship experience

  • Collaborative communicator with a passion for craftsmanship, precision, and purpose-driven innovation

  • Based on the information that has been provided to You & Them by our Client, the base salary for this position is in the $125K - $185K range depending on experience.

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