Sr. Principal Product Engineer - Manufacturing - Clearwater, FL

Michael Page International

Clearwater, Florida
1 day ago

$130,000–$150,000 Per Year
Full-time

Highlights

The business emphasizes engineering excellence, manufacturing quality, and responsiveness to customer requirements while supporting the development of advanced connectivity technologies. Engineering degree preferred, though substantial fiber optic manufacturing accomplishments and technical expertise are equally valued.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Clearwater, Florida
Job Type	Full-time
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$130,000–$150,000 Per Year
Company Size	10,000 employees or more
Website	https://www.michaelpage.ca/

Description

Advanced Fiber Optic Assembly Engineer

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.

About Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.