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
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.
The ideal candidate for a Sr. Designer would be able to do the following:
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 (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly) 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
For a candidate to be successful as a Sr. Designer they must have:
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
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!
Skills Required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design or Engineering-related field
- 7+ years of experience in mechanical design in NPD environments
- Proven track record of taking products from concept through production release
- Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (or equivalent 3D CAD)
- Advanced proficiency in PDM/PLM systems (EPDM preferred)
- Strong expertise in GD&T application and interpretation
- Experience with tolerance analysis and stack-ups
- Sheet metal design and fabrication experience
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (fabrication, welding, machining, assembly)
- Familiarity with DFMA principles and cost drivers
- Ability to manage multiple NPD projects and meet timelines
- Effective communication across technical and non-technical teams
- High attention to detail with system-level design mindset
- Ownership mentality with focus on execution and results
- Experience maintaining and managing BOM structures and executing ECOs
- Mentoring experience for designers and detailers
What We Do
Founded in 1955, Alto-Shaam is the inventor of the original Cook and Hold oven that revolutionized low-heat cooking and the commercial cooking industry. Today, Alto-Shaam features a full line of Cook and Hold ovens, convection ovens, combi ovens, chillers, warming cabinets and drawers, heated buffet and display cabinets, merchandisers, fryers, and rotisseries. Whether you’re preparing haute cuisine in a top restaurant, health-conscious meals in a health care facility, or tater tots in the local school, the equipment must provide a great return on investment for the foodservice program to be successful. At Alto-Shaam, we specialize in creating systems and equipment that are the core of successful and profitable foodservice programs in many different industries. While many Alto-Shaam Cook & Hold ovens still take a little bit of effort and electricity to make an amazing prime rib, many chefs are using this commercial kitchen staple oven for steaks, vegetables, braising short ribs, baking cheesecakes, proofing bread dough or reheating convenience food items. With no flavor carryover, a very small electricity draw, no exterior ventilation needed, the Cook & Hold can work all day, every day, with maximum efficiency.
.png)
