Quality Engineer

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.

But what sets us apart? Our people.

We're a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we're growing fast, and we want you to grow with us!

Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? As our next Quality Engineer I, you'll be at the forefront of shaping 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.

• Lead/participate in supplier audits as required and update/maintain the Approved Supplier List and Audit Schedule.
• Provide process verification of inspection procedures, resolve measurement discrepancies, and improve correlation in measurement method between suppliers and Receiving Inspection.
• Collaborate with suppliers and applicable CPC functional teams in developing highly capable, repeatable, and reproducible test methods.
• Interface with suppliers to drive corrective/preventive actions through SCAR and/or CAPA process based on risk‑based decisions from quality signals in Receiving Inspection and manufacturing floor to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provide Supplier Quality Engineering support to Sourcing team in support of supplier performance management and agreement negotiations.
• Provide input to design and manufacturing documentation including material specifications, drawings, inspection procedures, and manufacturing procedures, to ensure that the resulting products can be adequately manufactured and tested.
• Participate in supplier selection process and specification reviews with suppliers.
• Collaborate cross functionally to specify quality characteristics and inspection plans for components.
• Collaborate with Tooling, Design, Manufacturing, Product Management, and Supply Chain in planning and executing new or refurbished tools.
• Participate in continuous improvement collaboration, execution, and training.
• Collaborate with Sourcing on Supplier risk management to execute Supplier strategic initiatives.
• Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

• Four-year engineering degree with a minimum of 3 years of Quality industry experience, or Technical Degree with a minimum of 10 years of Quality industry experience
• Exposure to ISO:  and
• Experience working with data and statistical analysis software
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with problem solving tools
• This role may require less than 10%, domestically. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel as needed to support business objectives.

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 5x in the past 6 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.

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…