Manufacturing Engineer III

Colder Products Company (CPC) is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing. At CPC, we believe that fluid handling should be safe and easy. We engineer our connection solutions to improve the overall functionality and design of  equipment and processes for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical handling markets. Special features of our products include precise hose barbs for superior grip, built-in shutoff valves for preventing spills, and easy-to-use, push-button thumb latches for quick connecting and disconnecting. CPC is a Dover company based in St. Paul with global offices and operations in Europe and Asia.

 Job Summary

Do you want to share your passion for collaboration and dedication to customers? Are you looking for your next challenge? Join us in partnering with our customers to create the best connections in the world.

 

This is an amazing opportunity to contribute to a growing organization. Your role as Manufacturing Engineer III will allow you to serve staff and leaders and help provide creative solutions to drive CPC's short- and long-term goals. You'll join a creative and passionate team of individuals. This role offers plenty of opportunities to grow your skills and expand your knowledge!

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Works with project teams to understand product requirements and educates the team on the impact manufacturing has on meeting requirements 
• Iteratively collaborates with design teams to implement principles of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) 
• Participates in risk management activities such the generation of DFMEA and PFMEA documents 
• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs such as DOEs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators. 
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors. 
• Works collaboratively with quality to generate and execute IQ/OQ/PQ process protocols.  
• 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. 
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians. 
• Presents manufacturing summaries in project review meetings.  
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. 
• Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

 

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or technical discipline  
• Minimum of five (5) or more years of engineering work or internship experience. 
• Minimum of five (5) or more years of direct experience using CAD (Computer Aided Design) software

 

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Familiar with requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and USP Class VI  
• Experience operating within a cle