Lead Development Engineer - Consumer Products - Nashua, NH

Nashua, New Hampshire Permanent USD120,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
Join a highly visible product innovation team where you'll lead the development and commercialization of next-generation consumer products, drive global R&D initiatives, and influence the future direction of cutting-edge technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader with a passion for innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and bringing new products from concept to market.
  • Lead product innovation and development initiatives
  • High-impact technical leadership role with global exposure

About Our Client

Our client is an established global manufacturing organization focused on the development of innovative consumer products and advanced fastening solutions used across a variety of global industries. The company offers a collaborative, innovation-driven environment where technical leaders play a key role in shaping new product development and driving commercial success.

Job Description

  • Lead the research, design, development, and commercialization of complex products, components, and technologies.
  • Apply advanced engineering and scientific principles to evaluate technical feasibility and solve complex customer challenges.
  • Serve as a technical leader on global projects, driving innovation initiatives and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
  • Lead brainstorming sessions and secure alignment from stakeholders across engineering, operations, quality, and commercial teams.
  • Manage project deliverables, timelines, and technical execution to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation while supporting design control activities and product development standards.
  • Analyze technical data, identify trends, perform trade-off analyses, and recommend strategic next steps.
  • Design and develop new testing methodologies, specifications, processes, and technical solutions for advanced products.
  • Lead investigations related to product performance, customer concerns, CAPA activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Mentor engineering team members and provide technical guidance across multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for new products and enhancements to existing product performance.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, 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

A successful Principal Product Development Engineer should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field required.
  • 11+ years of engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 9+ years with a Master's degree.
  • Minimum 9 years of experience in product development, engineering design, and new product introduction.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex technical projects from concept through commercialization.
  • Strong project management skills, including understanding project financials and product cost drivers.
  • Expertise in statistical analysis, root cause analysis, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking methodologies.
  • Experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design of Experiments (DOE).
  • Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional and global teams.
  • Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary ranging from $120,000 to $130,000, depending on experience.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with generous company matching and immediate vesting.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, parental leave, and company holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to lead innovative product development programs with global visibility.
  • Collaborative environment focused on technical excellence, innovation, and career growth.



If you´re interested, apply now!

Contact
Fernanda Acuna
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7126275

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Nashua
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Fernanda Acuna
Job Reference
JN-102026-7126275
 

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