Company Overview

We are Colder Products Company, the industry leader in the design and manufacture of specialized quick disconnect couplings for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical handling markets. Used around the world in a broad range of applications, connection technologies from Colder Products Company allow flexible tubing to be quickly and safely connected and disconnected, reducing spills and increasing safety. Colder Products Company, a Dover company, is based in Arden Hills, Minnesota, with global offices and operations in Europe and Asia.

Job Summary: The Sr. Design Engineer will be an integral member of the Design Engineering team in support of the Core Business Unit. Primary responsibilities include conceptualization, engineering design, analysis and specification of new products, platforms, and technologies. The Senior Design Engineer should embody a logical, creative, and curious approach to product design, paired with a passion for innovation and problem solving.

Essential Job Responsibilities

· Develop products from conceptualization to launch

· Collaborates and consults 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

· Leads or assists in efforts to resolve product performance issues

· Adheres to all safety regulations

· Demonstrates support of CPC core values

· Performs other job duties as required to meet business needs.

Required Job Qualifications:

· Curious, creative, and tenacious problem solver

· Desired character attributes:

· Drive – The unrelenting need for achievement and constant self-improvement

· Resiliency – the ability to persevere in the face of challenge and bounce back from setbacks

· Curiosity – a desire to explore the unknown and question the status quo in pursuit of better, more effective solutions

· Team-ability – the ability to function as part of a team, placing the success of the whole above the needs of the self

· Strong verbal and written communications skills required; must be able to communicate effectively with internal departments, vendors, and customers

· Ability to work independently, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously

· CAD proficiency – PTC Creo, Solidworks, etc

· Knowledge and grasp of rapid prototyping techniques and manufacturing methods

· Strong mechanical aptitude

· Demonstrated history of design innovation

· Energetic and enthusiastic approach toward the definition of new products, complimented by an educated and realistic business outlook

· 5+ years’ experience in design of mass-produced products such as automotive, appliances, toys, etc.

· Competent in the design and development of plastic components.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

· Design experience with fluid handling components for industrial applications.

· Familiarity with ISO 13485, medical device, or medical device components

· Familiarity with RFID, electromechanical devices

· Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

· Machining understanding or experience

· Basic understanding of Finite Element Analysis

· Demonstrated history of working directly with customers to translate their needs into innovative new products.

Required Education/Experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering, or another related field.

· 7+ years of design and product development experience

Preferred Education/Experience:

· Advanced degree in science, engineering, or related field