Senior Manufacturing Engineer

​​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!

 

Your Role

Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? As our next Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Biopharma, 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.

 

Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Process Development for New Products

• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors. 
• Prepares IQ/OQ/PQ reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. 
• Assures product and process quality by designing and validating in-process testing methods 
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements. 

Collaborative New Product Development Team Member

• Iteratively collaborate with design teams to implement principles of Design for Manufacturing (DFM). 
• Works with project teams to understand product requirements and educates the team on the impact manufacturing has on meeting requirements.
• Presents manufacturing summaries in project review meetings.

Facilitate Transfer of New Products and Processes to Operations

• Coordinate events to gather, document and implement VOC from operations on new product development.
• Participates in risk management activities such the generation of DFMEA and PFMEA documents 
• Completes training of production leads and technicians as needed to support adoption of new products and processes.

Promote Research and Development

• Collaborate with design teams to evaluate new manufacturing technologies to expand our design toolkit.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. 
• Participate in knowledge sharing within the CPC technical community: hosting seminars, contributing to knowledge management systems, etc.

Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

 

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

• B.S. in Mechanical, Plastics, Manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of engineering experience.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD (PTC Creo preferred) and PLM (Windchill)
• Effective communicator - able to present technical content to internal and external stakeholders.
• This role may require 5% travel, domestically. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel as needed to support business objectives.

Preferred Skills:

• M.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics, or related field)
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