Dover
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You’ll be at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success.
Who We Are
At CPC (Colder Products Company), we’re not just connecting fluid lines – we’re connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been engineering cutting-edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets.
But what sets us apart? Our people.
We’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us!
Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? You’ll be at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success. This isn’t just a job – it’s a career move where you’ll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work.
Serve as the technical lead/SME on high-impact and highly technical product engineering initiatives such as:
Complex product changes, e.g., design optimization and material substitution requiring customer notification.
Perform root cause analysis utilizing tools (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Pareto) to solve complex engineering challenges.
Transfer lessons learned to NPI teams to improve design for injection molding, design for assembly and manufacturing readiness.
Provide technical support to customers, as well as a wide array of internal customers, including Sales, Quality, Marketing, Manufacturing, Tooling, Purchasing, and Design Engineering.
Independently lead project teams ensuring good cross-functional communication and effective project execution
Continuously improve product engineering workflows and process tools to optimize effectiveness and efficiency.
Proactively identify and implement design, material, or process improvements to enhance quality, performance, and profitability.
Participate in the identification and prioritization of retool opportunities and drive successful cross functional project execution.
Assess business risks and prioritize tasks among multiple projects.
Adhere to all safety regulations.
Demonstrate support of CPC/Dover core values.
Perform other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Identify necessary engineering changes to support product performance and business goals.
Comprehensive engineering evaluation of potential engineering changes to identify risk to product performance, supply, and business impact of proposed engineering changes.
Create and/or revise 3D CAD models and engineering drawings.
Initiate and execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to revise specifications, drawings, and BOMs in Windchill PLM and Oracle ERP systems.
Contribute to risk assessments, validations protocols (IQs/OQs/PQs), and documentation updates for change control.
Mentorship and informal leadership within the Product Engineering team. Dependent on future business growth, may supervise or manage a small team of product engineers and/or designers as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required
7+ years of experience in an engineering setting required
Effective communicator - able to present technical content to internal and external stakeholders
Advanced modeling capabilities using PTC Creo CAD
Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude
Innate technical ability and curiosity
Ability to apply sound engineering logic to solve complex problems, to properly assess risks, and make decisions
Ability to work independently and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
Strong but respectful verbal communication style
Strong aptitude for dealing with multiple priorities
Ability to manage and drive complex projects, articulate the strategy, and driving decision making.
M.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics, or related field), and/or M.B.A.
Knowledge of product lifecycles, and Voice of Customer (VOC)
Working knowledge of injection molded thermoplastic components, mold design, and the influence of molding process parameters.
Working knowledge of plastics joining technologies
Working knowledge of PTC Windchill
Experience performing DFMEA, PFMEA and process DOEs
Design of fluid handling components
Cleanroom and/or controlled environment manufacturing experience
Technical writing experience
Up to 5%
Our Culture
At CPC, our people aren’t just employees, they’re the driving force behind our success. We’ve built a culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and integrity, where every voice matters, and innovation thrives. It’s not just us saying it; CPC has been recognized as a Top Workplace 6x in the past 7 years, because we genuinely care about our employees’ growth, well-being, and success. This isn’t just a workplace; it’s a community where you’ll feel valued, empowered, and inspired to do your best work every day.
Growth & Development
We invest in you. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills, take on new challenges, or advance your career, we’re here to support you. We offer:
Mentorship, hands-on training, and career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
Tuition Assistance to support continued education, plus scholarship programs for children of eligible employees.
A Co-Op and intern program in partnership with several universities for hands-on industry experience.
Recognition programs that celebrate your contributions, from employee loyalty awards to peer-to-peer recognition.
Because when you succeed, we all succeed.
Work/Life Balance
We get it – work is important, but so is life outside of it. That’s why CPC ensures you have the time and flexibility to live, recharge, and give back. Our programs include:
Multiple paid-time off programs, including vacation, sick time, company-paid holidays, bereavement leave, and paid volunteer time to support causes you care about.
Paid Parental Leave so you can focus on what matters most.
Wellness support, including access to in-person and online advisors for mental, financial, and overall well-being.
We believe that a balanced, fulfilled team creates the best workplace.
At CPC, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, including but not limited to:
o Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision coverage starting day one for you and your family.
o Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible plans.
o Company-paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance for added security.
o Onsite gym & wellness programs to help stay active and healthy.
o 401k plan with automatic employer contributions starting on day one, plus profit-sharing to invest in your future.
o Referral bonuses – get rewarded for connecting talented friends and family to CPC job openings.
Pay Range: $108,000.00 - $122,000.00 / year
o This range is the pay scale for this role in Minnesota. Individual compensation is based on skills, experience, and qualifications related to this position.
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
Join Us
If you’re ready to be part of an innovative team that values connection and collaboration, we want to hear from you!


Pay Range: USD 108000 - 122000 Annually

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

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.
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