Job Description
R&D Engineer
Our client is a leading manufacturer of specialized cable and cable assembly solutions supporting critical applications across medical device and advanced technology markets. The organization collaborates closely with customers to develop high-performance products while maintaining a strong focus on engineering excellence, quality, and innovation.
The role involves:
- Collaborate with customers and internal teams to identify and mitigate risks in cable and cable assembly designs.
- Support project reviews, quoting activities, and technical feasibility assessments.
- Resolve technical challenges related to new product development and manufacturing processes.
- Develop DFM reports, Design FMEAs, cost estimates, and tooling recommendations.
- Manage cross-functional projects to achieve timeline, quality, and profitability objectives.
- Support customer presentations and provide technical guidance on products and applications.
- Coordinate technical input during contract review activities.
- Work with suppliers, consultants, and external partners to support product and process development.
- Provide technical training and support to commercial teams.
- Support ERP and quality system documentation including BOMs, routings, and work instructions.
- Assist with capital equipment projects supporting development and prototyping activities.
- Drive process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
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.
A successful R&D Engineer should have:
- Engineering degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in catheter assembly, cable assembly, or wire and cable manufacturing.
- Background supporting medical devices, medical components, or regulated manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of cable assemblies, connectors, materials, extrusion, molding, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience automating manufacturing or assembly processes.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and manufacturing documentation.
- Familiarity with BOMs, routings, work instructions, PFMEA, process maps, and costing systems.
- Working knowledge of CAD software.
- Strong project management skills utilizing tools such as MS Project and Gantt charts.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with customers, suppliers, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and customer-focused mindset.
What's on offer:
- Direct customer-facing engineering exposure
- Diverse new product development projects
- Cross-functional leadership opportunities
- Work with advanced medical technologies
- Exposure to automation and process development
- Collaborative team environment
- Strong professional growth potential
- Competitive compensation and benefits
If you are interested in taking the next step in your career in an innovative environment, 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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