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The Clinical Affairs Manager will provide clinical expertise, insight, and support to clinical end-users, clinical sales specialists, sales team, Regulatory, Engineering, marketing, and other corporate departments on safe and effective use of the Teleflex Medical product portfolio with primary emphasis on the Coronary/Structural Heart franchise. This position will support the appropriate clinical application of the Coronary/Structural Heart franchise via didactic, web-based, and teleconference education, and understanding of these products and best practices. Clinical support will be provided to physicians, nurses, techs, etc., to include support for live cases/proctorships in the therapeutic areas related to focus products. The Clinical Affairs Manager will drive innovation by identifying product attributes necessary to expand into new markets, or capitalize on new clinical applications; identify new, clinically driven product and market opportunities; and perform other related duties as required. Provide support during society engagements, facilitating the exchange of scientific information in close collaboration with CMA leadership and the broader clinical affairs interventional team.

Customer Experience Representing Teleflex in a customer-facing position is a tremendous responsibility and opportunity. All CMA colleagues are expected to perform with the highest levels of professionalism, service, and ethics to strengthen the Teleflex brand and relationship with our customers. Continuous Improvement - Demonstrates initiative and critical thinking to identify, prioritize process and performance gaps. Develops solutions to deliver improved results. Exemplifies continuous improvement thought processes and focus. Culture and Values Exemplifies Teleflex values and ensures a fair, open, and productive climate that is engaging, ethical, and legally compliant. Strives to work effectively across boundaries in a complex matrix environment. Identify and support BU field efforts for the Coronary/Structural Heart franchise through clinical and educational customer needs assessment, product and procedural training, live case coverage, and assist with customer follow-up for ongoing clinical support as needed. Maintain and develop expertise on the Coronary/Structural Heart Interventional product portfolio related to the specific clinical specialty area and expertise. Identify and expand the customer base through professional networking, consultation related to best practices and the appropriate clinical use of Teleflex products, and timely professional follow-up. Support Coronary/Structural Heart educational programs with aligned educational goals and needs of the Interventional Business Unit. Support scientific exchanges of information with medical societies. Pre-conference & in-booth educational programs, meetings with scientific committees, education grant support, and research submissions (in collaboration with the Global Research & Scientific Services team). Off-label support for Teleflex products in accordance with Teleflex policy & local legal regulations

Manage utilization of HCPs in accordance with Teleflex IPPs. Coordinate efforts between cross-functional partners, including Medical Affairs, Global Research & Scientific Services, marketing, and R&D. Coordinate, participate, and manage educational, scientific activities at identified local, regional, and national trade shows/exhibitions. Serve as part of the CMA clinical expert team on product applications and troubleshooting when interfacing with SBU Leadership, Clinical Sales Specialists, and Teleflex team members. Participate as a clinical expert on project teams, committees, and in meetings with various corporate departments to provide guidance as to the clinical perspectives for the Coronary/Structural franchise. Build and support infrastructure for speaker programs supporting Teleflex Academy, webinars, training content, and programs. Coordinate and participate in content development and review of education material as needed by IA BU or CMA. Manage all business-associated administrative tasks and responsibilities to support job-related activities, to include strict adherence to the Teleflex Medical T&E policies and procedures, timely filing of required and/or requested reports, and documentation of activities via approved documents and forms. Adhere to applicable Teleflex IPPs, Teleflex Code of Ethics, and all Company policies, rules, procedures, and housekeeping standards.

Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in clinical, biology, health sciences, or engineering. Procedural experience within Interventional Cardiology and/or Structural Heart Possess a minimum of five years' clinical exposure in the medical field in the Cardiology environment. Medical Device industry supporting Clinical and Medical Affairs, strongly preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required; SalesForce experience preferred.

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

Job Summary:

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Principal MMIC and Module Design Engineer to join Raytheon’s RF Microelectronics/Module Design & Foundry Services department in Andover, MA. This department develops, designs, and manufactures compound semiconductor devices, microwave/millimeter-wave integrated circuits, and modules for defense applications. The successful candidate will develop state-of-the-art MMIC and module products that support air and missile defense systems and radars. Using advanced semiconductor and module technologies, they will be responsible for the complete product cycle of the MMIC, including concept, design, layout, test, evaluation, and interfacing with the customer.

What You Will Do:

• Develop insights that extend your knowledge in the MMIC design field and form the basis of new concepts, theories, and products
• Design RF structures and transitions on multi-layer, multi-channel RF Modules and analog circuitry enabling both receive and transmit behavior
• Consult across MMIC design, module design, test and assembly teams
• Act independently to troubleshoot, and uncover and resolve issues
• Research and develop new technology that results in new product/business opportunities for Raytheon
• Serve as a technical resource and represent the Department as a technical contact to Raytheon and external customers

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8+ years of relevant work experience with RF/microwave/mm-wave MMIC design, module/subsystem design and test. An advanced STEM degree can count in lieu of some experience)
• Experience with Circuit Simulation tool ADS and in EM tools such as HFSS, Momentum
• Experience designing RF/Microwave MMIC circuits and modules
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Value:

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering curriculum
• Broad background in theory and techniques of microwave/mm-wave circuits, design, and test
• Experience in thermal modeling and analysis.
• Experience of different topology trade-offs, process and active/passive component selection, system/sub-system level, gain-loss analysis and flowing down requirements from the system to the component level
• Layout experience in Mentor Graphics’ Xpedition, Cadence Virtuoso or AutoCAD
• Experience with analytical tools such as Matlab, Python, or JMP
• Experience with microwave testing techniques, including using spectrum analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and Performance Network Analyzer (PNAs)
• Experience with GaAs and/or GaN MMIC devices
• Current DoD Secret level security clearance

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

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An exciting opportunity exists for a Sr. Principal RF Module Design/Development Engineer to join our Module Development Section with the Advanced Microelectronics Solutions (AMS) Department as a technical lead. The AMS department designs, fabricates, and tests state-of-the-art Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) in our on-site foundry. These chips are designed into custom modules to support multiple programs and enhance the capabilities of next generation radar systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the technical design and development of RF/microwave modules containing GaAs- and GaN-based monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) products. This would be in active support of existing technologies in production as well as next generation products in development. This position requires a strong academic background and experience in RF/Microwave Design, Development, Integration & Test.

What You Will Do:

• Designing RF structures and transitions on multi-layer, multi-channel RF Modules and analog circuitry enabling both receive and transmit behavior

• Consulting across RF module design, MMIC design and assembly teams

• Troubleshooting RF Modules that are prototyped and under development

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Field and Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience (An advanced STEM degree could count for 3 years of experience) with Microwave/RF module, subsystem and component analysis, design, and test

• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• A Master’s degree or PhD. in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Field 

• Experience leading teams and/or projects

• Experience in module/sub-system assembly & packaging process

• Experience in thermal modeling and analysis.

• Experience of different topology trade-offs, process and active/passive component selection, system/sub-system level, gain-loss analysis and flowing down requirements from the system to the component level

• Hands-on experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, ADS, CST.

• Layout experience in Mentor Graphics’ Xpedition, Cadence Virtuoso or AutoCAD

• Experience with analytical tools such as Matlab, Python, or JMP

• Experience in cost estimating, budget and schedule management

• Understanding of allocating and flowing down requirements from the system to the component level

• Experience in a production environment

• Experience with microwave testing techniques, including using spectrum analyzers, Real-time Spectrum Analyzers (RSAs), Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs) and Performance Network Analyzer (PNAs)

• Experience with GaAs and/or GaN MMIC devices

• Current DoD Secret level security clearance

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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The Manager, Art Direction & Product Design works closely with the Director, Product Design to support art direction and feedback and manage the Product Design team. The team is accountable for the developing products and packaging for the CURiO Brand portfolio that are innovative, beautiful, safe, and sellable to end consumers. This position provides expertise and guidance to the Product Design team in the creation and sourcing of custom vessels (glass, metal, and ceramic), and secondary packaging (paper boxes, tubes, bags, labels, hangtags). The position collaborates across CURiO’s departments, working closely with: Project Management, Brand, R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Marketing. The role has direct reports that may consist of any of the following positions: Sr. Product Designer, Product Designer, or other similarly assigned roles.

***This role is for candidates who reside within 60 miles of our corporate office on 9th Street SE in Minneapolis***

Work Responsibilities:

Design & Concept: Guides the Product Design team in translating creative requirements from concept through execution using a unique combination of creative and analytical talents.

• Helps lead strategic thinking of CURiO creative work, ensuring design vision aligns with business objectives, brand aesthetics and costing goals.
• Assigns and manages team workflow of projects, monitoring overall capacity of product designers.
• Helps to identify and implement process improvement areas that result in simplified steps and gain efficiencies for the company.
• Organizes and condenses design feedback into digestible, actionable tasks for product designers.
• Leads design meetings as needed throughout the development process.
• Participates in the approval of prototype samples for style details, construction, safety, and usability.
• Communicates with domestic and international vendors to achieve design intent, construction, safety, and usability goals. Contributes problem-solving ideas throughout the development process.
• Mentors and coaches on varying topics such as: design approach, vendor communication, file building and general best practices.
• Collaborates with Director, Product Design, Product Design team and Brand to research and concept new product ideas.
• Develops mood boards for new product collections and product formats.
• Reviews creative presentations and presents concepts to internal brand team and external customers.
• Demonstrates systematic approach in designs for varying structures, materials, sizes and product types. Brand steward, keen eye for detail, refines designs across selected product assortment.
• Works closely with external vendors, helping to build strong partnerships.
• Organizes and labels incoming samples and approved counters.
• Attends weekly Design & Innovation status meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Works closely with Brand, Project Management, Engineering, R&D, Purchasing, Quality, Production, Finance, and Sales to ensure development is on track to meet project goals, design intent and timeline.
• Works closely with designers and print vendors as needed to develop structures, reviews proofs for color/ detail accuracy and attends press checks as needed. Color advocate for the brand standards.
• Works closely with Project Management team and Cost Analyst on costing exercises. Contributes to product cost discussions, providing insights and ideas on how to cost engineer new developments to meet cost objectives.
• Assists and supports design team in daily tasks as needed such as: mock-ups, structure development, file construction, quotes, 3D renderings, etc.

Supervisory: Responsible for providing leadership to the team and ensuring that the team has the talent, resources, and readiness to meet team goals as well as ensuring maximum productivity and performance. Models CURiO Cornerstones and uses cornerstones framework in decision making.

• Effectively manage a multi-locational team under a fast pace and constantly changing circumstances.
• Hires, trains and develops team, ensuring that each employee has a clear and thorough understanding of their role and responsibilities.
• Fosters a collaborative creative environment.
• Effectively orient new hires to CURiO culture, structure and specific role and responsibilities, ensuring a positive and productive employee experience.
• Utilize the company’s performance management program as designed to align individual performance to overall performance objectives. Provide ongoing performance feedback. Identify and work with manager and HR to take appropriate action for non-performance.
• Ensure all CURiO communication is disseminated to the team in a positive and timely manner.
• Administer all internal policies and procedures in accordance with company, human resources, budgetary, and finance guidelines. Ensure accuracy of staff data records.

General Responsibilities:

• Supports CURiO Cornerstones and strives for individual leadership by using cornerstone behaviors in the workplace and in daily decision making.
• Follows all policies and procedures of the company. Works cooperatively with all departments, maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
• Actively seek individual development through taking advantage of opportunities for skill enhancement.
• Keep up to date with the latest best practices, trends, concepts, and regulations in the specific job area.
• Manage time effectively, meet personal goals and work effectively with other members of the team to meet CURiO goals.
• Follows all safety guidelines and polices. Makes supervisor/manager immediately aware of any observed safety issue. Keeps work area clean, safe, and organized.

Position requires extended work hours as necessary to meet seasonal deadlines. Performs other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic and design or equivalent work experience
• Four years’ experience in product and packaging development
• Intermediate level supervisory role

Computer and/or software qualifications:

• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook
• Advanced level of proficiency in design software; Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• 3D printer experience preferred

Core Competencies:

• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and across multiple departments, managing a large volume of projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of design techniques, ability to think creatively, with an eye for color and design
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail, well organized, and systematic in working
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Excellent presentation and writing skills
• Excellent initiative and follow-through
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with business partners
• Tolerance for moderate stress
• Self-Driven, able to work independently

Travel Requirement: Less 5%

Hybrid Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• General office or home office environment: Works at a desk in a well-lit, air-conditioned cubicle/office/home office, with moderate noise levels.
• Ability to sit for hours at a time, viewing computer monitor on a constant basis. Some walking and standing relative to interaction with other personnel.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move items weighing 10 – 15 pounds.
• When in a facility, occasional exposure to dusty and fragrant conditions, varying temperature levels, work near moving mechanical parts, and high noise environments is possible.
• Requires in-office visits weekly for such tasks as: sample unpacking/ review, organization needs, shipping, in-person meetings.

Health & Welfare Benefits:

Eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment unless noted otherwise:

• Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance (cost shared)
• Life/ AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings (employee paid): Vision, Accident, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, AD&D
• 401(k) – After 6 months of employment on next quarterly entry date

** Note: This job description does not restrict CURiO’s right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. It does not alter the "at will" employment relationship between the company and the employee.

Summary:

The Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading and advancing the company’s Quality Management System and enterprise-wide continuous improvement strategy. This role drives measurable improvements in customer satisfaction, operational performance, and cost of quality while ensuring compliance with industry standards and company requirements. The position partners cross-functionally to embed a culture of accountability, prevention, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000

Responsibilities:

Quality Leadership

• Own, maintain, and continuously improve the company’s Quality Management System, including document control, policy development, and compliance oversight.
• Ensure adherence to applicable industry, regulatory, and company standards.
• Lead internal, external, and supplier audits and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Oversee nonconformance reporting, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage customer complaints and warranty performance, ensuring effective resolution and prevention of recurrence.
• Establish and monitor cost of poor-quality metrics, including scrap, rework, and warranty trends.
• Partner with Supply Chain to support supplier quality standards, evaluations, and performance improvement.
• Develop and implement inspection, testing, and validation processes to ensure product and process integrity.
• Ensure risk-based thinking is embedded in project execution, engineering, and manufacturing processes.
• Prepare executive-level reports summarizing quality performance, trends, and improvement initiatives.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Continuous Improvement:

• Develop and execute a structured continuous improvement roadmap aligned with company strategic objectives.
• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives targeting efficiency, waste reduction, lead time improvement, and margin enhancement.
• Facilitate Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving events across departments.
• Analyze workflows and performance data to identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable solutions.
• Establish KPI dashboards and performance review processes to ensure accountability and measurable outcomes.
• Standardize best practices and ensure long-term sustainability of implemented improvements.
• Drive initiatives that enhance operational scalability and support long-term growth.

Leadership and Culture:

• Champion a culture of integrity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Train and mentor leaders and team members in quality tools, structured problem solving, and process discipline.
• Provide direction across departments regarding quality standards and corrective actions.
• Serve as a change agent, promoting proactive prevention rather than reactive correction.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering, Operations, or related field required.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Experience/Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in managing corporate quality and continuous improvement programs preferred.
• Experience developing and maintaining a formal Quality Management System, including ISO frameworks.
• Proficiency with ERP, PDM/PLM, & LMS programs.
• Proficiency using Microsoft office required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong analytical capability with experience in data analysis, risk assessment, and performance measurement.
• Ability to develop policies, procedures, and structured improvement plans.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and strong observational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with experience working across internal teams, customers, consultants, and suppliers.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive cross-functional accountability.

Performance Expectations:

• Reduction in cost of poor quality and warranty claims.
• Timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions.
• Improvement in key operational KPIs including efficiency, lead time, and defect rates.
• Sustained implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for a long period of time.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions, which may include using hands to handle and manipulate small and large objects.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach over the shoulders.
• Must be able to detect, read and interpret visual information in the work area, observe details at a close and far range.

Travel:

• This position requires travel up to 5% of the time including possible international travel as needed.

Job Title: Manufacturing/Process Engineer

Duration: 6+ Months (Possible extension)

Location: Maple Grove, MN 55311

Onsite Role

Responsibilities:

• Leads clinical build line, own process development deliverables such as process validation documentation, characterize process, support commercialization activity.
• Works cooperatively with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.
• Consistently generates innovative and unique solutions to meet department goals.
• Successfully completes complex engineering work and contributes to new product development teams and product support, typically including the following activities: technology development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, Six Sigma, process study, process improvements, and report preparation.
• Selects process improvement techniques to solve complex problems and make sound equipment and process recommendations.
• Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from complex test results.
• Designs and prepares complex reports and communicates results to the technical community.
• Designs and coordinates complex engineering tests and experiments.
• Coordinates, manages, and documents project goals and progress and recommends appropriate revisions.
• Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment.
• Completes and manages complex Capital Equipment Request Authorizations (CERA’s).
• Leads in the identification, implementation, and management of production goals.
• Trains, develops, and/or provides work direction to operators, technicians, and engineers.

Education/Experience:

• 5+ years of experience
• BS in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, BioMed)
• Knowledge of electropolishing preferred
• Experience with Keyence and Sensofar measurement technology

Hybrid Role in Minneapolis, Minnesota

This Project Manager will support engineering, procurement, and construction efforts while serving as a key decision-maker responsible for scope, schedule, and budget performance. This position works closely with Operations leadership, contractors, and utilities to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and support project execution through engineering, procurement, and construction phases
• Ensure projects adhere to design specifications, contract documents, and quality standards
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget performance across assigned projects
• Coordinate closely with EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and consultants
• Oversee invoice review, change order management, and project accounting support
• Review drawings, RFIs, submittals, and pre-construction documentation for accuracy and consistency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in project management, construction management, or similar role
• Solar or BESS experience
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel periodically to project sites

What's in it for you

• Work on impactful community solar and distributed generation projects
• Be part of a collaborative and safety-focused culture
• Contribute to assets that will operate for decades
• Competitive compensation
• 401K Match
• Great benefits package

We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Sales Representative – Tube Fabrication Services to accelerate growth in fabricated metal components and tube-based assemblies. This role is heavily focused on new business development, prospecting, and expanding market presence across OEM, industrial, and custom fabrication markets.

$90,000 Base + commission

Hybrid schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth for fabrication capabilities and tube-based assembly services.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve growth targets within assigned territories and market segments.
• Identify, qualify, and secure new business opportunities in an OEM B2B environment.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities using CRM tools with clear activity tracking and forecasting accuracy.
• Develop long-term relationships with engineering teams, procurement, buyers, and operational leadership at customer organizations.
• Conduct on-site customer visits, technical presentations, and plant tours to understand customer applications and requirements.
• Lead factory tours and sales presentations for prospective customers.
• Provide customers with technical guidance on manufacturability, welding processes, tolerances, materials, and design feasibility in partnership with internal engineering and estimating teams.
• Interpret and review blueprints, CAD models, and technical specifications for accurate proposal development.
• Share customer and market insights with internal teams to support continuous improvement and business initiatives.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive offerings, and new technologies in tube fabrication, metal processing, and assembly production.
• Represent the organization at tradeshows, conferences, and industry events to strengthen market visibility.
• Travel approximately 30–50%.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered).
• 3+ years of industrial, manufacturing, or OEM sales experience.
• Proven success in new business development and consultative technical selling.
• Experience with metal fabrication

Technical Skills

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD files, GD&T, and manufacturing specifications.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and make-to-order environments.
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar).

Professional Skills

• Strong hunter mentality — competitive, persistent, and results-driven.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Consultative sales approach with ability to translate technical capabilities into customer solutions.

About the Role

As a Product Designer, you are passionate creative, responsible for developing products and packaging for CURiO Brands that are innovative, beautiful, safe, and sellable to end consumers. You have a strong artist hand and are confident in illustration, painting, and other traditional mediums. You’ll leverage your unique talents, such as illustration and surface design, to create and source custom vessels (glass, metal, and ceramic) and secondary packaging (paper boxes, tubes, bags, labels, hangtags), through the opportunity to work on CURiO’s exciting brands Capri Blue, Thymes, and Otherland.

***This role is for candidates who reside within 60 miles of our office in Minneapolis, MN***

What You’ll Do

Design & Concept:

• Collaborate with Product Design Manager and team, along with Brand to research and concept new product ideas.
• Develop mood boards for new product collections and product formats.
• Push creative boundaries to drive great design and strong innovation.
• Proactively research market trends and innovation opportunities.
• Work with vendors to source and develop new techniques and manufacturing capabilities.
• Prepare creative presentations and present concepts to internal brand team and external customers.
• Demonstrate systematic approach in designs for varying structures, materials, sizes and product types.
• Brand steward, keen eye for detail, refine designs across selected product assortment.
• Create 3D renderings, recommend dimensions, and determine materials for product and packaging.
• Communicate with domestic and international vendors to achieve design intent, construction, safety, and usability goals. Contribute problem-solving ideas throughout the development process.
• Participate in the approval of prototype samples for style details, construction, safety, and usability. Organize and label incoming samples and approved counters.
• Attend weekly Design & Innovation status meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Work closely with Brand, Project Management, Engineering, R&D, Purchasing, Quality, Production, Finance, and Sales to ensure development is on track to meet project goals, design intent and timeline.
• Develop constructive and collaborative working relationships with vendors, colleagues, and others, maintaining them over time to produce successful results for the design team.
• Request price quotes and work with vendors to ensure target costs are achieved.
• Work closely with Project Management team and Cost Analyst on costing exercises. Contribute to product cost discussions, providing insights and ideas on how to cost engineer new developments to meet cost objectives.
• Work with the production artist for execution of final printable files.
• Work closely with external vendors, helping to build strong partnerships.
• Work closely with print vendors to develop structures, reviews proofs for color/ detail accuracy and attend press checks as needed. Color advocate for the brand standards.
• Cut and mock-up packaging/ product samples to support marketing team with photoshoot and sample needs.
• Provide design specifics and photos of development samples for specification documents.

As a Curio Team Member

• You exemplify CURiO Cornerstones and strive for personal leadership in your role.
• You collaborate across teams and maintain a positive, respectful, and cooperative workplace environment.
• You take ownership of your professional development by seeking learning opportunities and staying current in your field.
• You manage your time effectively and work with others to contribute to team and company goals.
• You follow all safety guidelines, report concerns promptly, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• You understand that success in your role could include occasional extended work hours as necessary to meet seasonal deadlines and that periodically, you may be asked to perform other duties not included in your role description.

What You Bring

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts degree; emphasis in graphic or industrial design or equivalent work experience
• Two years’ experience in product or packaging development or design
• Brings passion for the creative work and brand storytelling
• Strong knowledge of design techniques, ability to think creatively, with an eye for color and design
• Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with team members and across multiple departments, managing a large volume of projects simultaneously
• Proficient in design software; Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred:

• Surface design and illustration skills
• 3D printer experience

Core Competencies:

• Committed to development strong ideas and excellent execution
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail, well organized, and systematic in working
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to present concepts and ideas with exceptional presentation and writing skills
• Excellent initiative and follow-through
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with business partners
• Self-Driven, energetic, able to work independently
• Ability to maintain and protect company proprietary information.

Additional Information

• Travel Requirement: less than 5%
• Work Environment: General office or home office environment
• Physical Requirements:
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move items weighing 10 – 15 pounds.
• When in a facility, occasional exposure to dusty and fragrant conditions

Why Join CURiO

At CURiO, we craft beautiful experiences for the home and body through our fragrance and personal care brands. We’re committed to creating a collaborative, inclusive workplace where talent can thrive and grow. You’ll be part of a passionate team driving meaningful work — with the agility of a growth company and the heart of a purpose-driven brand.

Health & Welfare Benefits

Eligibility begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment unless noted otherwise:

• Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance (cost shared)
• Life/ AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings (employee paid): Vision, Accident, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, AD&D
• 401(k) – After 6 months of employment on next quarterly entry date

Equal Opportunity Employer

Curio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

Primary Objective:

To drive successful pricing outcomes through accurate, data-driven costing and pricing processes across projects. This role will engage with customers’ technical teams to adequately understand the customer need and ensure we cost estimate effectively, with the overarching goal of enabling Spectrum to best serve existing and new accounts through competitive and accurate pricing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a technical liaison to customers, providing confidence in engineering expertise and guiding them through technical discussions of clarity and feasibility of proposed opportunities.
• Engage with customers to understand and provide relevant feedback (e.g., opportunities to drive down cost without impacting efficacy) on technical details of their quote requests and design elements.
• Oversee project cost estimation for incoming opportunities within aligned product group, including developing cost and engineering process assumptions and designing/executing methodologies for accurate quoting.
• Leverage pricing tools to provide commercial team members with pricing guidance.
• Work closely with internal engineering, product, and sales teams to ensure they have all the inputs necessary to develop an accurate cost estimate and pricing guidance.
• Engage relevant Spectrum personnel to determine relevant factors such as tool availability, production capacity, and capability limits.
• Engage with third-party vendors to get cost estimates of key materials / products that they will need to produce the finished product.
• Identify and communicate impactful opportunities to simplify costing processes and improve overall customer response time efficiency.
• Provide margin guidance, as a technical and customer-facing voice contributing to overall company pricing strategies.

Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree or related field preferred. Appropriate experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in technical cost estimation, value engineering, or product design within a manufacturing or industrial setting. Experience with a CDMO strongly preferred.
• Candidate must have experience with technical design, technical process, and customer engagement in technical sales or engineering roles.
• Candidate must have knowledge and demonstrate understanding of manufacturing processes, material selection, and production cost drivers, with familiarity with design specifications.
• Candidate preferred to have strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Candidate preferred to have knowledge and demonstrate understanding of some economic, accounting, and financial principles
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to engage with non-engineering stakeholders via simplifying complex technical concepts.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, supply chain, and product marketing teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple RFQs, technical discussions, and costing exercises effectively.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident due to CUI/ITAR program compliance.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to assist with production activities as required.

Work Environment:

• Office and Production floor
• Occasional travel required.