Director of Engineering - Thermal Management

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.

Summary: The Director of Engineering provides leadership in support of product development and product stewardship for specific targeted markets at CPC. The person in this role acts as a critical leader in guiding the engineering management team through the growth of the business as well as the growth of their careers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Management may modify, change or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Partner with customers, sales, marketing, manufacturing, QA, and supply chain to deliver quality products for diverse OEM markets through:
  • Leadership of the Design Engineering, Manufacturing Process Engineering, Product Engineering, and Test Lab Functions.
• Develop current and future managers to build a talent pipeline of future leaders.
• Drive improvements to CPC's New Product Development Process by partnering with other Directors from other business units and disciplines, while creating process flexibility for the Thermal Management BU to thrive.
• Set clear objectives, evaluate progress against objectives, and instill performance-oriented culture with a focus on accountability and a high velocity of releasing quality new products to the market.
• Lead with strong enthusiasm for innovation, creativity, and passion for the product as well as the people on the team
• Identify proprietary Intellectual Property relative to product design and assures appropriate action is taken to protect it. Collaborates with the commercial team on overall IP strategy.
• Adheres to all safety regulations
• Demonstrates support of CPC core values
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, influence, and management for:
  • R&D Engineering
  • Manufacturing Process Engineering
  • Product Engineering
  • Product Test Laboratory

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to do so. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 8+ years of experience in an Engineering Leadership role with emphasis on product development
• Experience in a research and development environment
• Demonstrated history of developing managers and individuals
• Keen problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and people management skills

Travel:

• Up to 20%

Our Culture

At CPC, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and high ethical standards, where everyone is empowered to share ideas and grow together.

Growth & Development

We're dedicated to your professional journey. Our team provides mentorship and resources to help you develop your skills and advance your career. Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned professional, we welcome your unique perspective.

Work/Life Balance

We understand the importance of balancing person and professional commitments. CPC operates on a Monday-Friday schedule, with opportunities for 1st and 2nd shift in production and warehouse roles. In addition, we offer generous paid time off, including company-paid holidays and volunteer time, to help you recharge and give back to your community.

Benefits & Compensation

At CPC, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, company-paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Parental Leave, and wellness offerings including onsite gym.
• Retirement Plan: Generous company match, Profit-Sharing, Automatic Enrollment & Contributions
• Salary: $180,000/year - $215,000/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!

We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.