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R&D Engineer - Westerly, RI

Michael Page International
  • Westerly, Rhode Island
  • $110,000–$130,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
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7 days ago
Michael Page International

Job Description

Job Title

Influence the design and development of advanced cable and cable assembly

About Our Client

Our client is a leading engineering and manufacturing organization specializing in high-performance cable and interconnect solutions for highly regulated industries. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and customer partnership, the company works closely with global medical device manufacturers to develop products that support critical healthcare technologies. The organization offers a collaborative and fast-paced environment where engineers have the opportunity to make a direct impact on product development, manufacturing capabilities, and customer success. Through ongoing investment in advanced technologies, automation, and continuous improvement, the business provides excellent opportunities for professional growth and exposure to complex engineering challenges. Employees are encouraged to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams, creating a highly visible role with broad influence across the organization.

Job Description

Lead and support the development of cable and cable assembly products for medical and healthcare applications. Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to evaluate new projects, define requirements, and identify technical risks. Provide technical expertise during new business assessments, quotation reviews, and project feasibility evaluations. Manage new product development projects from concept through qualification and production implementation. Solve engineering and manufacturing challenges associated with cable and assembly designs, materials, tooling, and processes. Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to achieve project objectives. Prepare and contribute to DFM analyses, FMEAs, cost evaluations, process development activities, and design reviews. Support product qualification, validation, and transfer into a production environment while maintaining quality and compliance requirements. Develop technical documentation, including BOMs, routing information, work instructions, and process-related records. Identify opportunities for process optimization, efficiency improvement, and manufacturing automation. Support equipment selection, capital investment projects, and prototyping capabilities. Work closely with suppliers, consultants, and external partners to support development activities. Deliver technical presentations and training to customers, sales personnel, and internal teams. Participate in contract reviews and provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Promote a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

The Successful Applicant

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience. Hands-on experience within cable assemblies, wire and cable manufacturing, catheter assembly, or a closely related product environment. Previous experience supporting medical device products, components, or regulated manufacturing industries. Strong understanding of cable design, connectors, materials, tooling, fixturing, extrusion, molding, and assembly processes. Experience developing and implementing automated manufacturing solutions. Knowledge of quality systems and regulated manufacturing requirements. Familiarity with manufacturing documentation including BOMs, routers, work instructions, process maps, PFMEAs, and costing systems. Functional proficiency using CAD software for design review and product development activities. Proven project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders. Experience collaborating with suppliers, equipment vendors, and external technical partners. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers and cross-functional teams. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while driving projects to completion. Demonstrated ability to balance technical requirements, business objectives, quality expectations, and timelines.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work on innovative products that support next-generation medical technologies. Exposure to the full product development lifecycle, from customer concept through commercial production. High level of interaction with customers, leadership teams, manufacturing facilities, and global stakeholders. Diverse and challenging engineering projects within a technically advanced environment. Opportunity to contribute to automation, process improvement, and manufacturing innovation initiatives. Collaborative culture focused on engineering excellence, quality, and continuous improvement. Professional development opportunities with broad exposure across R&D, manufacturing, quality, and commercial functions. Career growth potential within a successful and expanding global organization. Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits program. Opportunity to make a measurable impact on product quality, customer satisfaction, operational performance, and business growth.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationWesterly, Rhode Island
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$110,000–$130,000 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://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. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

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