Sr. Principal Product Engineer - Manufacturing - Clearwater, FL

Clearwater, Florida Permanent USD130,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
This senior-level engineering position serves as the technical authority for fiber optic assembly manufacturing, supporting new business opportunities, advanced product development, and complex production challenges. The role combines hands-on manufacturing expertise, customer-facing technical support, process optimization, and mentorship of the engineering team to expand fiber optic capabilities and accelerate growth.
  • Own advanced fiber product launches and major customer opportunities.
  • Become the senior technical leader shaping engineering capability.

About Our Client

This organization is a specialized manufacturer of cable and interconnect solutions serving demanding commercial and industrial markets. The business emphasizes engineering excellence, manufacturing quality, and responsiveness to customer requirements while supporting the development of advanced connectivity technologies.

Job Description

  • Leading the evaluation of customer RFQs and determining technical feasibility for new fiber optic opportunities.
  • Developing and optimizing fiber optic assembly manufacturing processes, work instructions, and process controls.
  • Supporting the launch of new fiber optic products from concept through production qualification.
  • Troubleshooting complex manufacturing issues involving termination, polishing, testing, optical performance, and connector reliability.
  • Collaborating with sales, operations, purchasing, quality, suppliers, and customers to deliver effective technical solutions.
  • Improving manufacturing yield, throughput, quality, and cost efficiency across fiber optic assembly operations.
  • Establishing engineering standards, documentation, and repeatable best practices.
  • Mentoring and developing engineers while providing technical leadership during challenging production and product development activities.
  • Supporting technical costing, quoting, BOM development, routings, and manufacturing planning for new programs.
  • Evaluating components, tooling, equipment, and emerging connectivity technologies to enhance manufacturing capability.



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

  • 10+ years of hands-on fiber optic assembly manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
  • Extensive expertise with singlemode and multimode fiber optic assemblies, connectors, and optical performance requirements.
  • Advanced knowledge of MPO/MTP connectivity, termination, polishing, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Proven experience developing manufacturing processes, improving yields, and resolving complex production challenges.
  • Demonstrated success launching new fiber optic products from customer requirements through production release.
  • Strong understanding of fiber preparation, stripping, cleaving, inspection, testing, insertion loss, return loss, and quality standards.
  • Experience with high-density fiber solutions, advanced connector technologies, and relevant industry standards; MMC and VSFF expertise preferred.
  • Engineering degree preferred, though substantial fiber optic manufacturing accomplishments and technical expertise are equally valued.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and potential for salary growth
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation/sick leave
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • A positive work environment that values collaboration and innovation
  • Work-life balance and flexible scheduling options
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources
  • Engaging and challenging projects that foster skill development
  • Supportive and inclusive company culture
  • Networking opportunities within the industry
  • Potential for performance-based bonuses or incentives.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Olivia Rose
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7133900

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Clearwater
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Olivia Rose
Job Reference
JN-102026-7133900
 

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