Design Engineer

About CPC

Colder Products Company (CPC), a Dover company, is the world’s leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing. Used in a broad range of industries and applications, the innovative coupling and connection technologies from CPC are advancing markets and improving the lives of people across the world. Founded in Minnesota in 1978, CPC is headquartered in Minneapolis-Saint Paul with operations in Germany and China, sales offices in 14 countries and more than 175 distributor partners around the globe.

Summary

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 Design 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!

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Develop products from conceptualization to launch
• Collaborates and consults with Test, Manufacturing and Quality Engineers in support of new product development
• Partner with Sales, Applications, and Marketing to create solutions for diverse OEM markets
• Maintain a high level of interaction with customers, sales managers, and application engineers
• Leads or assists in efforts to resolve product performance issues
• Adheres to all safety regulations
• Demonstrates support of CPC core values
• Performs other job duties as required to meet business needs

Required Job Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required; must be able to communicate effectively with internal departments, vendors and customers
• Ability to work independently, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• CAD proficiency – PTC Creo, Solidworks, etc
• Knowledge and grasp of rapid prototyping techniques and manufacturing methods
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated history of design innovation
• Energetic and enthusiastic approach toward the definition of new products, complimented by an educated and realistic business outlook
• 5-10+ years’ experience in design of mass-produced products such as automotive, appliances, toys, etc.
• Competent in the design and development of plastic components
• Curious, creative, and tenacious problem solver
• Desired character attributes:
  • Drive – The unrelenting need for achievement and constant self-improvement
  • Resiliency – the ability to persevere in the face of challenge and bounce back from setbacks
  • Curiosity – a desire to explore the unknown and question the status quo in pursuit of better, more effective solutions
  • Team-ability – the ability to function as part of a team, placing the success of the whole above the needs of the self

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Design experience with fluid handling components for industrial applications.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, medical device, or medical device components
• Familiarity with RFID, electromechanical devices
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Machining understanding or experience
• Basic understanding of Finite Element Analysis
• Demonstrated history of working directly with customers to translate their needs into innovative new products.
• Advanced degree in science, engineering, or related field

Travel:        

• Up to 5% both domestic and international

CPC Culture
Here at 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, PTO, and paid parental leave.

We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. 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.