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Project: Electric Pressure Fryer – Commercial Foodservice Equipment
Engagement Type: Consulting / As-Needed Support
Duration: 0–6 months (project-based, intermittent hours)
Location: Southeast U.S. preferred (remote considered)
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Design Consultant with direct ownership of pressurized vessels or pressurized systems used in safety-critical products. While prior electric pressure fryer experience is highly desirable, candidates with strong experience designing other pressure-containing systems will also be considered.
This engagement supports modifications and improvements to an existing pressure fryer platform acquired through a recent acquisition. The work is not a clean-sheet design and will focus on evaluating, improving, and validating an existing pressure-containing system to ensure safety, compliance, and manufacturability.
This is a highly specialized, safety-critical consulting role with intermittent hours, based on project needs (not a steady 30 hours per week).
Key Responsibilities
Act as a subject-matter expert for pressurized vessels and pressure-containing systems
Review and assess an existing pressure fryer design obtained through an acquisition
Recommend and implement design modifications and improvements related to pressure, temperature, sealing, and safety
Define and validate pressure boundaries, materials, wall thicknesses, seals, and safety mechanisms
Ensure design changes align with UL, NSF, or other applicable regulated-product standards
Support design-for-fabrication and manufacturability improvements
Identify risks, failure modes, and compliance gaps in the existing design
Provide technical guidance during prototype updates, testing, and iteration
Collaborate with product engineering and manufacturing teams as needed
Qualifications and Job Information
Required Qualifications
Direct, hands-on experience designing pressurized vessels or pressurized mechanical systems used in safety-critical, real-world applications
Experience owning pressure boundary design, material selection, sealing strategy, and safety features
Working knowledge of regulated product environments (UL, NSF, ASME, CE, or similar)
Proven ability to evaluate and improve existing designs, not just create new ones
Experience working in a consulting, contractor, or advisory capacity on short-term or project-based engagements
Ability to work independently and provide clear, practical technical recommendations
Preferred / Highly Relevant Experience
Direct electric pressure fryer or commercial foodservice equipment design experience
Background in commercial appliances, thermal systems, or pressure cooking equipment
Experience with stress analysis or FEA (helpful but not required)
Hands-on experience supporting prototype modifications and validation testing
Familiarity with legacy product evaluation or post-acquisition product integration
Engagement Details
Contract Length: 0–6 months (project-based)
Hours: Intermittent / variable, based on project needs
Location: Southeast U.S. preferred; remote candidates considered if highly qualified