Custom Design Engineer
About The Position
CPC (Colder Products Company) is hiring a Custom Design Engineer to develop products from concept through launch and create solutions for diverse OEM markets. The role collaborates with Test, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineers during new product development and partners with Sales, Applications, and Marketing. It involves substantial interaction with customers, sales managers, and application engineers, as well as leading or assisting with product performance issue resolution. The engineer is expected to follow safety and quality policies, support ISO, ASI, and other business-required certifications, and identify continuous improvement opportunities. The position also requires supporting CPC’s core values and carrying out other duties needed to meet business and department needs. Travel is up to 5%, both domestic and international. CPC describes itself as an engineering company focused on fluid connection technologies serving biopharmaceutical, thermal management, medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets. It is headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul and has more than 700 employees in 14 countries.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or another related field.
- At least 2 years of design and product development experience.
- Curious, creative, and tenacious problem-solving ability.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal departments, vendors, and customers.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of rapid prototyping techniques and manufacturing methods.
- Energetic and enthusiastic approach to defining new products, complemented by an educated and realistic business outlook.
- Competence in the design and development of plastic components.
- Up to 5% domestic and international travel.
Nice To Haves
- CAD proficiency, with PTC Creo preferred; SolidWorks or similar experience is also relevant.
- Demonstrated history of design innovation.
- Knowledge of designing plastic components for injection molding.
- Basic understanding of Finite Element Analysis.
- Machining experience and understanding.
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Demonstrated history of translating customer needs into innovative new products.
- At least 2 years of experience designing mass-produced plastic or machined products, such as automotive products, medical devices, or toys.
- Design experience with fluid handling components for industrial applications.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, medical devices, or medical device components.
Responsibilities
- Develop products from conceptualization to launch.
- Collaborate and consult 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.
- Lead or assist in efforts to resolve product performance issues.
- Adhere to all safety regulations.
- Demonstrate support for CPC core values.
- Comply with Quality policies while continuously identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Support the process of ISO, ASI, and other certifications deemed necessary by the business.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support business and department needs.
Benefits
- Mentorship, hands-on training, and career development opportunities.
- Tuition assistance for continued education and scholarship programs for children of eligible employees.
- Recognition programs, including employee loyalty awards and peer-to-peer recognition.
- Multiple paid-time-off programs, including vacation, sick time, company-paid holidays, bereavement leave, and paid volunteer time.
- Paid parental leave.
- Wellness support, including access to in-person and online advisors for mental, financial, and overall well-being.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one for the employee and family.
- Health Savings Account contributions for eligible plans.
- Company-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance and life insurance.
- Onsite gym and wellness programs.
- 401(k) plan with automatic employer contributions starting on day one.
- Profit-sharing.
- Referral bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
