Designer III

About the role

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.

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!

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain parts, assemblies, and production drawings in SolidWorks in support of NPD programs and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Translate product requirements into detailed design solutions that meet performance, cost, timing and quality targets
• Execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) with an understanding of downstream impacts, ensuring compliance with engineering standards
• Function as an integrated member of the Design Team, following the guidance of senior members of the team and Engineers
• Prepare top-level CAD models for, and lead, cross-functional design reviews and virtual builds
• Perform basic design checks including: interference checks, clearance checks, and motion studies (as applicable)
• Own drawing quality and adherence to GD&T and company/industry standards
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing/Operations, and Supply Chain to support DFM/A and cost optimization efforts
• Maintain and manage BOM structures with high accuracy
• Contribute to design standards, libraries, and best practices

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design or Engineering-related field is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and drafting
• Proficiency in computer-aided drafting techniques and standard engineering practices, with the capacity to suggest best-practice improvements
• Proficiency with SolidWorks (or equivalent 3D CAD); PDM experience is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including sheet metal fabrication and injection molding
• Solid engineering judgment and problem-solving capability
• Ability to manage multiple activities and meet target dates
• Effective communication across technical and non-technical teams
• High attention to detail

Benefits

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 COST premiums for full coverage healthcare with wellness participation
• 11 paid holidays and generous earned PTO
• Advancement opportunities to grow