Job Description
Principal Product Development Engineer
Our client is an established global manufacturing organization focused on the development of innovative consumer products and advanced fastening solutions used across a variety of global industries. The company offers a collaborative, innovation-driven environment where technical leaders play a key role in shaping new product development and driving commercial success.
Lead the research, design, development, and commercialization of complex products, components, and technologies.
Apply advanced engineering and scientific principles to evaluate technical feasibility and solve complex customer challenges.
Serve as a technical leader on global projects, driving innovation initiatives and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
Lead brainstorming sessions and secure alignment from stakeholders across engineering, operations, quality, and commercial teams.
Manage project deliverables, timelines, and technical execution to ensure successful outcomes.
Develop and maintain technical documentation while supporting design control activities and product development standards.
Analyze technical data, identify trends, perform trade-off analyses, and recommend strategic next steps.
Design and develop new testing methodologies, specifications, processes, and technical solutions for advanced products.
Lead investigations related to product performance, customer concerns, CAPA activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Mentor engineering team members and provide technical guidance across multidisciplinary project teams.
Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for new products and enhancements to existing product performance.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
A successful Principal Product Development Engineer should have:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field required.
11+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 9+ years with a Master's degree.
Minimum 9 years of experience in product development, engineering design, and new product introduction.
Demonstrated success leading complex technical projects from concept through commercialization.
Strong project management skills, including understanding project financials and product cost drivers.
Expertise in statistical analysis, root cause analysis, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking methodologies.
Experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design of Experiments (DOE).
Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional and global teams.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
Competitive base salary ranging from $120,000 to $130,000, depending on experience.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) plan with generous company matching and immediate vesting.
Paid vacation, sick time, parental leave, and company holidays.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
Opportunity to lead innovative product development programs with global visibility.
Collaborative environment focused on technical excellence, innovation, and career growth.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Nashua, NH |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $120,000–$130,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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