Refrigeration Engineering Manager – Commercial Refrigeration Manufacturer

Location: Ocala, FL area (onsite)

Pay Rate: $115,000–$135,000 (based on experience)

Overview

A well-established, family-owned manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment — think custom walk-in coolers and freezers, blast chillers, and cold storage systems serving food service, healthcare, scientific, and government customers — is looking for a Refrigeration Engineering Manager to step into a legacy role. The current manager is retiring and this company wants someone who can absorb their institutional knowledge over an 8-week transition and then run with it.

Compensation & Perks

• $115,000–$135,000 base salary
• Comprehensive healthcare (3 tiers, 100% company-paid for employees)
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Employee assistance program (counseling, legal, virtual medical support)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Weekly pay

Requirements

• 5+ years of commercial refrigeration engineering experience
• 2+ years of engineering management or supervisory experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration Engineering, or a related field (required)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Strong working knowledge of EPA refrigerant regulations and current refrigeration codes
• Proven experience designing and developing commercial refrigeration products — not installing, servicing, or operating them
• Background from a company that manufactures refrigeration/commercial HVAC equipment strongly preferred
• Familiarity with UL, NSF, DOE, or ASHRAE standards is a plus
• Experience with foodservice or restaurant refrigeration equipment a plus
• Lean/Continuous Improvement exposure a plus

This role reports directly to the President and leads a small, tight-knit engineering team, working cross-functionally with manufacturing to bring new products to life and keep production moving.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. This is an onsite position; no relocation assistance is available at this time, and visa sponsorship is not offered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and will be subject to E-Verify.