Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Our client, a Medical Device and Healthcare company, is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for their Minnetonka, MN location.

• The Manufacturing Engineer applies strong technical skills and knowledge of manufacturing operations to lead and execute complex engineering tasks.
• This role requires proactive problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Lead and take ownership of complex manufacturing engineering tasks that may involve multiple interrelated elements.
• Anticipate and identify key technical issues; develop recommendations and solutions even when no precedent exists.
• Apply creative thinking and introduce new methods or approaches to resolve problems.
• Evaluate and consider impacts on related systems, equipment, and processes when implementing changes.
• Collaborate with peers, technicians, and mentors through reviews of technical rationale, verification, and validation activities.
• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting issues, improving processes, and optimizing equipment performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, A3 problem solving, standard work, waste reduction, and efficiency projects.
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and maintain understanding of company operations and manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, or related discipline).
• 0–5 years of experience in an engineering role, or equivalent advanced education.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead tasks independently and drive results.
• Soft skills are critical
• Strong communication skills
• Coachable and open to feedback
• Able to collaborate across teams
• Learn quickly and willing to put in the work
• Comfortable interacting with people at all levels
• 0–5 years of experience
• Strong new graduates are acceptable
• Candidates should not have excessive short job stints (e.g., switching jobs every 3 months)
• Internships or manufacturing exposure are a big plus
• Referred candidates are viewed very favorably
• Looking for "fresh" candidates with strong potential
• Willing to give high potential candidates a chance
• If they look strong, open to meeting them again
• Solid engineering fundamentals
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Must meet core technical expectations without heavy rampup due to urgency
• Role involves spending a significant amount of time on the manufacturing floor
• 60% of time worker will be gowned per PPE standards
• Frequent interaction with operators
• Listening skills are essential
• Work is dynamic with new issues arising daily
• Open question discussed: what percentage of time on the floor (not definitively answered)
• Must work with multiple teams
• Individual accountability is expected
• Preference for candidates you'd trust to hire for your own or a family business
• Very selective—quality over quantity
• If presenting multiple candidates, send only the strongest first
• Recent graduates preferred
• New degree signals strong technical foundation

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities