Job Description
Job Title
Lead Product Development Engineer
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established, employee-owned manufacturer serving customers globally through innovative engineering solutions and a commitment to operational excellence. The company maintains a strong reputation for product quality, continuous improvement, and customer responsiveness while supporting a growing international footprint. With a collaborative culture and entrepreneurial mindset, the organization offers employees an opportunity to influence business decisions, contribute directly to innovation efforts, and participate in long-term value creation through employee ownership. The business continues to invest in growth, new technologies, and future product development initiatives.
Job Description
Lead new product development initiatives from concept through commercialization
Research emerging technologies, market trends, and customer needs
Participate in customer meetings, trade shows, conferences, and industry events
Evaluate manufacturability, performance, scalability, and cost considerations
Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and commercial teams
Develop innovative solutions that align with strategic growth objectives
Present recommendations and product opportunities to leadership
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
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical/Photonics Engineering, Illuminating Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in R&D, product development, innovation engineering, or product design
Experience bringing products from concept through commercialization
Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Experience with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred)
Excellent project management and communication skills
Customer-facing experience and strong business acumen
What's on Offer
Base salary: $135,000-$150,000
Quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities
Year-end bonus potential
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Paid time off and paid volunteer time
Company shutdown between Christmas and New Year's
If you're passionate about innovation, product commercialization, and influencing future business strategy, we'd love to connect. The salary range for this role is $135,000 -$150,000 . This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including Paid Time Off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), life and AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees.
Contact Evalee Torres Quote job ref JN-092026-7112481
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Engineering Design and R&D
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Irvine
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant Name: Evalee Torres
Job Reference: JN-092026-7112481
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Irvine, California |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $135,000–$150,000 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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