Senior Product Engineer

CPC; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Mentorship program

Co-Op and internship program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

CPC in Minnesota is seeking an engineering leader to drive technical execution for released products. You will serve as the SME on complex changes, perform root-cause analysis, and guide cross-functional teams including Sales, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure design readiness and manufacturing success.

You will mentor engineers, lead ECO-driven change control, and push for continuous improvement in processes and tools while upholding CPC values and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 7+ years of engineering experience required.
• Effective communicator able to present technical content to stakeholders.
• Advanced modeling with PTC Creo CAD.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and curious mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution for released products and act as SME on high-impact initiatives.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers across teams.
• Independently lead cross-functional project teams and drive execution.
• Improve engineering workflows and tools to boost efficiency.
• Identify design, material, or process improvements to raise quality and profitability.
• Drive cross-functional project execution and risk prioritization.
• Adhere to safety regulations and CPC/Dover values.

Skills

Effective communicator

Creo CAD

Mechanical aptitude

Technical curiosity

Engineering judgment

Independent work

Cross-functional leadership

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics, or related)

MBA

Tools

PTC Windchill

Oracle ERP

Job description

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:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision coverage starting day one for you and your family.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible plans.
  • Company-paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance for added security.
  • Onsite gym & wellness programs to help stay active and healthy.
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401k plan with automatic employer contributions starting on day one, plus profit-sharing to invest in your future.
  • Referral bonuses - get rewarded for connecting talented friends and family to CPC job openings.
• Pay Range: $108,000.00 - $122,000.00/year
• 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!