Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

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. Based in Minneapolis/St. Paul with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we’re growing fast and want you to grow with us.

As our next Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor, you’ll shape 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.

The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for a manufacturing process that includes equipment, testing, process improvement, and productivity savings. This position will work closely with production and the R&D teams applying the principles of Design for Manufacturing (DFM). This role will have Manufacturing Engineering Technicians as direct reports.

• Provide daily work direction to Manufacturing Engineering Technicians.
• Effectively communicate to direct reports on performance, set metrics, and coach.
• Lead a cross‑functional group of engineers from Quality and Operations to execute projects that improve product quality and manufacturing.
• Project‑manage technicians to achieve operational success through continuous improvement projects.
• Generate high‑level plans, communications, and schedules on larger projects requiring prioritization and workload adjustments.
• Work with project teams to develop project budgets, resource allocations, and timelines.
• Ensure product and process quality by implementing methods to validate process capabilities, establishing standards, and confirming manufacturing processes.
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Be familiar with process validations and equipment validations.
• Demonstrate foundations of CPC culture to develop, retain talent, and advocate for core values.
• Comply with all Quality policies while continuously identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support the process of ISO, ASI, and other certifications deemed necessary by the business.
• Adhere to all safety regulations.
• Perform other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

• Manufacturing Engineering Technicians

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or technical discipline required.
• Minimum of five (5) or more years of engineering work experience required.
• Leadership and coaching experience.
• Experience working with sonic, spin, heat, injection molding, or any processes requiring multiple process settings preferred.
• CREO experience preferred or Solid Works.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Concepts preferred.
• Ability to understand and speak Mandarin as a second language is preferred.

• Less than 10%

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. We’re recognized as a Top Workplace five times in the past six years because we genuinely care about our employees’ growth, well‑being, and success.

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.

• Multiple paid‑time‑off programs, including PTO, company‑paid holidays, bereavement leave, and paid volunteer time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness support, including access to in‑person and…