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About CPC Colder Products Company (CPC), a Dover company, is the world's leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing. Used in a broad range of industries and applications, the innovative coupling and connection technologies from CPC are advancing markets and improving the lives of people across the world. Founded in Minnesota in 1978, CPC is headquartered in Minneapolis-Saint Paul with operations in Germany and China, sales offices in 14 countries and more than 175 distributor partners around the globe. Job Summary: We are looking for a Director of Quality - Core/ Thermal to join our Quality team, based in Arden Hills, MN. Reporting to the Senior Director of Quality, the Director of Quality - Core/Thermal will be primarily responsible for the overall product quality of all CPC Core (Medical, Automotive, Industrial) and Thermal products. The Core & Thermal Customer Quality team will report directly to this role to allow a direct connection to all incoming product quality issues. This role will then work within the Quality department and with the other Quality functional leaders to prioritize and align core & thermal quality related work. Additionally, this role will collaborate with other cross-functional leaders and groups to ensure the Core & Thermal Quality teams are meeting voice of customer requirements for current and new markets. This role will lead the Customer Quality, Operations Quality, New Production Introduction Quality and Supplier Quality for the Core and Thermal Business unit. Essential Job Responsibilities: Provide strategic level leadership and execution to Quality's vision, strategy and annual operational plans for the Core and Thermal Business unit. Lead & manage the Customer Quality team to set and achieve goals. Collaborate with all leaders to align and prioritize Quality resources to support Core & Thermal business initiatives. Collaborates & influences cross functional leaders and groups to achieve business and quality goals. Develop programs, policies and initiatives to generate process improvement in meeting customer requirements. Develop business relationships with external organizations and service providers. Ability to support Customer issues across multiple time zones (EU and APAC). Represent Quality on the Core & Thermal Leadership Team. Establish, report on, and/or improve Quality metrics. Establishes effective and appropriate business relationships with key customers. Be a Quality advocate internally and externally. Demonstrates CPC core values. Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs. Essential Supervisory Responsibilities: Leads employees in the Quality department. Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Coaches team members for career growth and performance optimization. Required Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or above in engineering or related technical/life science field. A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible positions in Quality. A minimum of seven (7) years of demonstrated success in managing/ leading direct reports and achieving results through others. A minimum of ten (10) years in the medical device, automotive or other highly regulated industries. Understanding of up to date on the practical implementation of Quality problem solving methods and approaches. Passion for improvement and drive for change to meet customer requirements. Exceptional analytical skill - ability to manage complex data including finance. Strong working knowledge ISO9001 and ISO13485. Proven ability to lead, influence and motivate both direct reports and other individual contributors and leaders. Excellent communication (verbal and writing) skills. Pre erred Job Qualifications: MBA or technical MS/ PhD degree Strong statistics and/ or product reliability knowledge ASQ participation and certification(s) Six Sigma, or similar, certifications Travel Requirements: Up to 15% Physical Demands: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and/or stoop. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Why should you work for CPC Join a passionate team of people working together to create, manufacture and support world-class fluid connection solutions. As a CPC employee, you'll enjoy a collaborative, diverse work environment and challenging career opportunities in a fast-growing company where you have the chance to help shape the future and share in the excitement. Recognized as one of Minnesota's Top Workplaces for three consecutive years, CPC offers supportive leadership, comprehensive benefits, employee events and competitive compensation. CPC's comprehensive benefits program includes the following: Health and Wellness Health and wellness coverage starting on day one for you and your family Automatic Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible medical insurance plans Multiple paid time-off programs, including PTO, holidays, parental leave, volunteer days and bereavement leave Financial 401(k) plan with automatic employer contributions starting on day one Tuition assistance for you to continue your education, scholarship programs for children of eligible employees and on-site training and education events Referral bonuses for connecting friends and family to job openings Employee loyalty and peer-to-peer recognition programs Culture and Community Access to in-person and online advisors and education for wellness and financial health support A co-op and intern program in partnership with the University of Minnesota Partnership with many community groups as well as donation matching, on-site blood drives, and more This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of tasks, responsibilities or duties.CPCreserves the right to amend to meet legal, business and organizational requirements as necessary. 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.