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R&D Engineering Manager

Michael Page International
  • Irvine, California
  • $135,000–$150,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
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4 days ago
Michael Page International

Job Description

Job Title

High-impact role shaping future products and business strategy

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established electronic component 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

Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and market opportunities

Generate innovative product ideas through customer engagement and industry research

Lead product development programs from concept through commercialization

Create and evaluate prototypes and product designs

Conduct engineering analysis and validation activities

Assess manufacturability, scalability, quality, and cost considerations

Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, marketing, and sales teams

Support customer meetings, technical discussions, and product presentations

Participate in trade shows, conferences, and industry events

Provide strategic recommendations to leadership regarding future product and manufacturing initiatives

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 Engineering or related technical discipline

5+ years of experience in product development, R&D, or innovation engineering

Demonstrated success launching products into commercial production

Understanding of DFM principles and manufacturing processes

Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks

Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills

Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment

What's on Offer

Base Salary: $135,000-$150,000

Quarterly and annual bonus opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off program

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 quarterly and annual discretionary merit compensation. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including Paid Time Off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) to eligible employees.

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Where: Irvine

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Evalee Torres

Job Reference: JN-092026-7108763

Numbers & Facts

LocationIrvine, California
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$135,000–$150,000 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.

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Business Strategyunmatched
  • CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
  • Collective Bargainingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Conferencesunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Electrical Componentsunmatched
  • Electronics Manufacturingunmatched
  • Emerging Technologyunmatched
  • Engineering Managementunmatched
  • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Metricsunmatched
  • Product Designunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Product Programsunmatched
  • Product Strategyunmatched
  • Product Testingunmatched
  • Product/Service Launchunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Prototypingunmatched
  • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Sales Presentationunmatched
  • SolidWorksunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Trade Showsunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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