Job Description
Drive Innovation In Advanced Medical Technologies
Our client is a well-established manufacturer and technology partner specializing in advanced solutions for demanding medical applications. Known for its strong engineering culture, investment in innovation, and commitment to quality, the business works closely with customers to develop customized products that support critical technologies and next-generation devices.
Job Description
The R&D Engineer will:
- Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to develop cable and cable assembly designs.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and manufacturing risks throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Evaluate new project opportunities and support quotation activities with timely technical feedback.
- Solve complex engineering and manufacturing challenges related to cable assemblies and associated processes.
- Lead cross-functional projects from concept through qualification and production transfer.
- Prepare and contribute to DFM reviews, FMEAs, cost analyses, and technical specifications.
- Coordinate development activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
- Support product validation, qualification testing, and implementation into production.
- Develop technical input for tooling, equipment, and process improvements.
- Provide technical guidance and training to commercial and operational teams.
- Work closely with suppliers, consultants, and external partners to support development initiatives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities focused on quality, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
- Assist with manufacturing documentation, including BOMs, work instructions, routing information, and quality records.
- Support capital equipment projects and prototype development activities.
- Maintain compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and workplace safety procedures.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, 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.
The Successful Applicant
The R&D Engineer should have the following qualifications:
- Engineering degree or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience within cable assembly, wire and cable, catheter assembly, or related manufacturing environments.
- Background in medical devices or highly regulated industries.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, connectors, tooling, extrusion, molding, and assembly techniques.
- Experience supporting process automation and manufacturing improvements.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and regulated manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with BOMs, work instructions, process maps, PFMEAs, routing documentation, and costing systems.
- Working knowledge of CAD software.
- Strong project management capabilities and experience using project planning tools.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively across engineering, quality, operations, supplier, and customer groups.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on quality and customer outcomes.
What's On Offer
- Competitive compensation with an annual bonus
- Excellent health insurance
- Free telehealth services
- Direct mentorship from strong technical leaders
- Exposure to global product development initiatives and technology transfer projects
- Opportunity to build a new product in the U.S.
- Modern R&D facility
Apply today for immediate consideration!
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Westerly, Rhode Island |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $110,000–$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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