Manager, Design & Engineering Innovation
Core
Lead design and engineering innovation for food service equipment integration, operational space planning, and kitchen design across a multi-brand restaurant portfolio.
Role type
Manager, Design & Engineering Innovation
Builds
Custom kitchen layouts, equipment integration solutions, and standardized design guidelines for corporate restaurant brands.
Domain
Restaurant operations / Foodservice equipment design / Industrial design
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Space planning, 2D CAD modeling (AutoCAD), 3D modeling (Revit), equipment compliance standards, project management, budget tracking, stakeholder collaboration, prototyping, manufacturing costing, industry regulations knowledge.
Preferred skills
3D / Revit expertise, data analytics methods, graphic illustration.
Technologies
AutoCAD, Revit
Responsibilities
Establish new format concepts and operational layouts; create and maintain custom fabrication detailing; develop engineering standards and oversee equipment compliance; lead projects from inception through implementation; coordinate with construction teams and project GCs; communicate plans to internal partners and franchise network.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership