R&D Engineer - Industrial Manufacturing - Westerly, RI

The R&F Engineer will:

• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to develop cable and cable assembly designs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and manufacturing risks throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Evaluate new project opportunities and support quotation activities with timely technical feedback.
• Solve complex engineering and manufacturing challenges related to cable assemblies and associated processes.
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept through qualification and production transfer.
• Prepare and contribute to DFM reviews, FMEAs, cost analyses, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate development activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Support product validation, qualification testing, and implementation into production.
• Develop technical input for tooling, equipment, and process improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and training to commercial and operational teams.
• Work closely with suppliers, consultants, and external partners to support development initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities focused on quality, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
• Assist with manufacturing documentation, including BOMs, work instructions, routing information, and quality records.
• Support capital equipment projects and prototype development activities.
• Maintain compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and workplace safety procedures.

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.