Sr. Staff Engineer

Lead Global Product Innovation and Drive Next-Generation Engineering Solutions Forward

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Salary: $130,000 - $135,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are working with an established global manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Sr. Staff Engineer to lead complex product development initiatives, advance innovative technologies, and deliver high-performance engineering solutions.

This is an opportunity for a highly accomplished engineering professional who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, driving new product innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring concepts from initial development through successful commercialization.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong project leadership, advanced analytical capabilities, and a proven history of delivering commercially successful products.

Why join us?

• Join an established global organization focused on engineering excellence and product innovation.
• Lead meaningful research and development initiatives with real commercial impact.
• Work on challenging technical projects involving advanced materials, product design, and manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering professionals and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Influence engineering strategies, product performance, and future technology development.
• Opportunity to mentor other engineers and expand your technical leadership capabilities.
• Contribute to a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

Research, Development & Product Innovation

• Lead complex research, design, and product development initiatives involving new products, materials, components, and manufacturing processes.
• Apply advanced engineering and scientific principles to evaluate technical feasibility and develop innovative solutions.
• Translate customer and market requirements into engineering specifications, technical solutions, and product development strategies.
• Design and develop new testing methodologies, technical specifications, processes, and engineering solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to enhance product performance, quality, and manufacturability.
• Develop innovative concepts for new products and improvements to existing product lines.
• Analyze technical data, identify trends, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective engineering solutions.

Technical Leadership & Project Management

• Serve as a technical leader on complex, cross-functional product development projects.
• Lead engineering discussions, technical reviews, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative problem-solving initiatives.
• Independently establish project priorities, development schedules, and engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, and other functional teams to execute projects successfully.
• Evaluate project costs, product cost drivers, technical risks, and commercial feasibility.
• Drive projects toward successful commercialization while maintaining alignment with organizational objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and other technical professionals.

Design, Testing & Validation

• Develop engineering test methods, specifications, and validation strategies for complex products and components.
• Apply Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design of Experiments (DOE), and statistical methods to improve product performance and reliability.
• Investigate product defects, identify performance trends, and develop corrective actions.
• Perform root cause analysis and lead structured technical problem-solving activities.
• Support design control documentation, engineering evaluations, and product development reviews.
• Lead or support Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) investigations and technical issue resolution.
• Ensure technical documentation accurately captures engineering findings, product requirements, and design decisions.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Identify and implement improvements to engineering practices, development processes, and technical capabilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex technical and manufacturing challenges.
• Present technical findings, recommendations, and project updates to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support knowledge sharing, technical training, and professional development across engineering teams.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline with 11+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 9+ years of relevant experience.
• At least 8 years of product development experience involving engineering design, development, and technical problem-solving.
• Proven experience leading complex engineering projects from concept through commercialization.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles, product development methodologies, and technical feasibility analysis.
• Strong proficiency with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving.
• Strong project management skills, including development scheduling, cost analysis, and understanding of product cost drivers.
• Proven ability to work independently while leading multidisciplinary engineering initiatives.
• Experience providing technical guidance, coaching, or mentorship to other engineers.
• Excellent written communication, technical presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Experience serving as a technical lead or subject matter expert in multiple engineering disciplines or technologies.
• Background in global manufacturing, industrial products, engineered materials, or technically complex product development.
• Experience with design controls, product validation, and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of CAPA processes, technical investigations, and engineering risk management.
• Experience developing new testing methodologies, specifications, and technical processes.
• Demonstrated success improving product reliability, manufacturability, or commercial performance.
• Experience collaborating with global engineering, manufacturing, and product development teams.

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