Product Engineer

Colder Products Company (CPC) is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing. At CPC, we believe that fluid handling should be safe and easy. We engineer our connection solutions to improve the overall functionality and design of equipment and processes for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical handling markets. Special features of our products include precise hose barbs for superior grip, built-in shutoff valves for preventing spills, and easy-to-use, push-button thumb latches for quick connecting and disconnecting. CPC is a Dover company based in St. Paul with global offices and operations in Europe and Asia.

Do you want to share your passion for collaboration and dedication to customers? Are you looking for your next challenge? Join us in partnering with our customers to create the best connections in the world.

This is an amazing opportunity to contribute to a growing organization. Your role as a Product Engineer will allow you to serve staff and leaders and help provide creative solutions to drive CPC's short- and long-term goals. You'll join a creative and passionate team of individuals. This role offers plenty of opportunities to grow your skills and expand your knowledge!

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for existing/released product linesEffectively facilitate project teams, ensuring good cross-functional communicationAssess business risks and prioritize tasks among multiple projectsServe as the engineering subject matter expertEstablish and maintain a visual management tool to provide project statusWork with project teams to develop project budgets, resource allocations and timelinesProvide technical support to customers, as well as a wide array of internal customers including: Sales, Quality, Marketing, Manufacturing, Tooling, Purchasing, and Design EngineeringParticipate in the identification and prioritization of retool opportunitiesReview and disposition inspection dataMaintain engineering standards and specifications; create and update specifications as requiredRespond to design related CAPAsAuthor new procedures and work instructions to support Continuous Improvement cultureInitiate and execute engineering change orders, including CAD model/drawing creation and modificationManage product structures/BOMs in ERP systemOther duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum years of experience2+ years of experience in an engineering settingMinimum education levelBS in Engineering or equivalent discipline from an ABET-accredited institutionProficiency in solid modeling and creation of detailed drawings in CADDemonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitudeInnate technical ability and curiosity Ability to apply sound engineering logic to solve complex problems, to properly assess risks, and make decisions accordinglyAbility to work independently and to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyDemonstrated ability to work successfully in cross-functional teamsStrong but respectful verbal communication styleStrong aptitude for dealing with multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced modeling capabilities using PTC Creo CADWorking knowledge of injection molded thermoplastic components, mold design and the influence of molding process parametersWorking knowledge of plastics joining technologiesManage difficult complex program management, understand the strategy, and driving decision making processKnowledge of product lifecycles, and VOCsWorking knowledge of PTC WindchillExperience performing DFMEA, PFMEA and process DOEsDesign of fluid handling componentsCleanroom and/or controlled environment manufacturingTechnical writing

Travel

Up to 5%

Physical Demands

Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, sitting is regularly required; use of hands and fingers, and talk or hear. Reaching is frequently required with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and/or stoop.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CPC Culture

Here are CPC, we are committed to respecting and valuing people, collaborating, and having high ethical standards. We have a passion for creating the best connections in the world.

Mentorship & Career Growth

Our team is dedicated to supporting and empowering new team members. Our team has a wide range of experience levels and tenures. We are focused on building an environment that supports knowledge-sharing and mentorship.

Work/Life Balance

Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. Finding the right balance between your personal and professional life is important. We offer a Monday-Friday schedule. Our business hours are from 8am-4:30pm. We also provide paid holidays and PTO.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.