R&D Engineering Manager

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