Kforce has a client that is seeking an Engineering Manager in Saint Louis, MO. Overview: This position is responsible for leading a New Product Development team in designing systems for initiatives related to food service equipment/appliances. Primarily responsible for the Mechanical Design concept layout of systems with emphasis on the Refrigeration, and or Heated subsets including the electro-mechanical interface. This individual will draw on their experience to help with early requirements definition, concept design, taking these initial concepts to a 3-d CAD design protype phase, creating accurate/complete 3-d CAD layouts, and using proper design tolerance practices. The client is looking for a capable hands-on manager able to work firsthand in the lab and factory visits as needed. This team will create prototype drawing packages, lead building of prototypes, and supervise assembly with support from laboratory technicians. They will oversee the testing phase, write test plans, implement test plan, review data, and make recommendations to achieve the overall system performance specifications. Team responsibilities additionally include completing all ERP, final design package, Engineering Change order Releases and End of line testing updates to support manufacturing new production launch. All while supporting and following our Design Process including supporting role as the projects moves to the commercialization phase.