Senior Product Engineer

Dover Corporation • Arden Hills, MN

3d • $108,000 - $122,000

About The Position

CPC (Colder Products Company) is hiring a Senior Product Engineer to serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert for high-impact product engineering work. The role focuses on supporting released products, leading complex product changes, solving engineering problems, improving product quality and performance, and collaborating with customers and internal teams. The engineer will also lead cross-functional project teams, manage risks and competing priorities, and improve product engineering workflows.

The position drives engineering changes through formal change control, including evaluating proposed changes for product, supply, and business risks; creating or revising 3D CAD models and engineering drawings; and executing Engineering Change Orders in Windchill PLM and Oracle ERP. The role contributes to risk assessments, validation protocols, and documentation updates. It includes mentorship and informal leadership; depending on future business growth, the engineer may supervise or manage a small team of product engineers and/or designers.

The position is based in Minnesota, with travel up to 5%. The listed pay range is $108,000–$122,000 per year, with eligibility for a discretionary performance-based bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in an engineering setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present technical content to internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced modeling capabilities using PTC Creo CAD.
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude.
• Strong technical ability and curiosity.
• Ability to apply sound engineering judgment to solve complex problems, assess risks, and make decisions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong, respectful verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage and drive complex projects, articulate strategy, and drive decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics, or related field) and/or an 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 Design of Experiments (DOEs).
• Experience designing fluid-handling components.
• Cleanroom and/or controlled-environment manufacturing experience.
• Technical writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for high-impact, technically complex product engineering initiatives, including product design optimization and material substitutions that may require customer notification.
• Perform root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Pareto analysis to address complex engineering challenges.
• Transfer lessons learned to New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to improve design for injection molding, design for assembly, and manufacturing readiness.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams, including Sales, Quality, Marketing, Manufacturing, Tooling, Purchasing, and Design Engineering.
• Independently lead project teams, supporting cross-functional communication and effective project execution.
• Continuously improve product engineering workflows and process tools to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Identify and implement design, material, or process improvements to enhance quality, performance, and profitability.
• Participate in identifying and prioritizing retooling opportunities and lead cross-functional project execution.
• Assess business risks and prioritize tasks across multiple projects.
• Follow safety regulations and support CPC/Dover core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Identify engineering changes needed to support product performance and business goals.
• Evaluate proposed engineering changes for risks to product performance, supply, and business impact.
• Create or revise 3D CAD models and engineering drawings.
• Initiate and execute Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to revise specifications, drawings, and bills of materials in Windchill PLM and Oracle ERP.
• Contribute to risk assessments, validation protocols (IQs/OQs/PQs), and change-control documentation updates.
• Provide mentorship and informal leadership within the Product Engineering team; may supervise or manage a small team of product engineers and/or designers depending on future business growth.

Benefits

• Mentorship, hands-on training, and career development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance 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 employees and their families.
• 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.
• Eligibility for a discretionary performance-based bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior