R&D Engineering Manager — Lead Next-Gen Product Innovations

Michael Page

California (MO)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 150,000

Full time

7 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

MPI is seeking an innovative R&D Engineering Manager to lead new product development from concept through launch, working with Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Engineering and Manufacturing to shape the portfolio. The successful candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years in R&D or product development leadership, with a strong track record bringing products to commercialization.

The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, plus growth

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical/Photonics Engineering, Illuminating Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in R&D, product development, or product design leadership roles.
  • Strong track record of bringing products from concept through commercialization.
  • Experience with 3D CAD tools, engineering analysis, and product validation.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and product development for scalable production.
  • Excellent project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of new products and technologies from concept through launch.
  • Translate customer needs and market trends into innovative product solutions.
  • Manage product 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 initiatives.
  • Support design for manufacturability, scalability, and cost-effective production.

Skills

R&D leadership
Product development
Cross-functional leadership
Project management
3D CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

3D CAD tools
Engineering analysis
Product validation

Job description

MPI is seeking an innovative R&D Engineering Manager to lead new product development from concept through launch, working with Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Engineering and Manufacturing to shape the portfolio. The successful candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years in R&D or product development leadership, with a strong track record bringing products to commercialization.

The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, plus growth

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