What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Development Engineer - Consumer Products - Nashua, NH position at Michael Page?
- Lead product innovation and development initiatives
- High-impact technical leadership role with global exposure
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.
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.
- 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.
Contact: Fernanda Acuna
Quote job ref: JN-102026-7126275
Salary : $120,000 - $130,000