Sr Process Engineer - Exempt

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Position

Join the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team to develop and optimize laser, resistance, and micro-welding processes for complex medical devices. This role supports new product launches, manufacturing improvements, process validation, and continuous innovation in a regulated environment.

• Develop and qualify welding and joining processes for new and existing products.
• Lead process improvements using DOE, statistical analysis, and root cause problem-solving.
• Execute process validations and maintain required manufacturing documentation.
• Support new product introductions and transfer processes into production.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and suppliers to improve manufacturability, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and quality system requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, project support, and mentoring.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing/process engineering experience (3+ with advanced degree).
• Experience with laser welding, resistance welding, micro-joining, battery/capacitor manufacturing, or similar processes.
• Strong background in process development, validation, DOE, and problem-solving.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

• Medical device or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Experience with IPG laser systems, automation, robotics, or vision systems.
• Knowledge of FDA, ISO, GMP, Lean Six Sigma, and Minitab.
• Project leadership and mentoring experience.

Hands-on role working in manufacturing and laboratory settings with welding equipment and automation systems. Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to support product development, process improvement, and production operations.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis, MN.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 6, 2026.