Senior Product Engineer

Responsibilities:

Drive Technical Execution for Released Products:

• 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.

Drive Changes Through Formal Change Control Processes:

• 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.

Essential Supervisory Responsibilities:

• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Travel:

• Up to 5%

Why You'll Love Working Here

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.

Benefits & Compensation

At CPC, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, including but not limited to:

* Health & Wellness:

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.

* Financial Benefits:

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!