R&D Engineering Manager: Lead High-Impact Products

Michael Page; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

MPI is seeking an R&D Engineering Manager to lead the development of new products and technologies from concept to launch. Translate customer needs and market trends into innovative solutions and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, bring 5+ years in R&D or product design leadership, and have hands-on experience with 3D CAD, product validation, and scalable production processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• 5+ years in R&D, product development, or design leadership.
• Strong track record from concept through commercialization.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools, engineering analysis, and product validation.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and scalable production.
• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new products and technologies from concept through launch.
• Translate customer needs and market trends into innovative product solutions.
• Manage design, prototyping, testing, validation, and commercialization efforts.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive engineering best practices, product performance, and continuous improvement.
• Support design for manufacturability, scalability, and cost-effective production.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical/Photonics Engineering, Illuminating Engineering, or related field

Tools

3D CAD tools

Job description

MPI is seeking an R&D Engineering Manager to lead the development of new products and technologies from concept to launch. Translate customer needs and market trends into innovative solutions and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution.

The successful candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, bring 5+ years in R&D or product design leadership, and have hands-on experience with 3D CAD, product validation, and scalable production processes.