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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Permanent
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
US$105000 - US$125000 per annum US$
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
📍 Plymouth, MN
💼 Direct Hire | 💰 $105,000-$125,000
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support process development and production execution for electromechanical capital equipment in a regulated environment.
This is a highly execution-focused role-ideal for someone who thrives on the manufacturing floor, enjoys solving real-time problems, and is passionate about building scalable, high-quality processes.
You'll play a critical role in bridging engineering and production, ensuring manufacturing runs efficiently while continuously improving processes and output.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation (work instructions, travelers, traceability records)
- Lead and update PFMEAs to ensure robust and scalable processes
- Design and optimize workflows across assembly, test, and packaging
- Act as a key liaison between engineering and production, supporting operators in real time
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement root cause and corrective actions (RCA/CAPA)
- Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
- Support NPI builds and transition products into full-scale manufacturing
- Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to ensure production readiness
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering (medical device or regulated industry preferred)
- Experience creating work instructions, PFMEAs, and manufacturing documentation
- Hands-on experience supporting assembly, test, and/or packaging processes
- Exposure to electromechanical systems or capital equipment
- Familiarity with GMP or regulated environments
- Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward action
What Sets You Apart
- Highly hands-on-comfortable spending time on the production floor
- Collaborative, humble, and team-oriented mindset
- Action-driven with the ability to execute and implement quickly
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Nice to Have
- Experience working in small companies or CMOs
- Background in lean manufacturing / continuous improvement
- Exposure to medical devices + adjacent industries (pharma, advanced manufacturing, etc.)
Why This Role
- High-impact opportunity to shape manufacturing processes for new and evolving products
- Direct visibility and collaboration with operators, engineers, and leadership
- Strong growth potential into senior technical influence while remaining hands-on
EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group 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, disability, or veteran status.
In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.
To find out more about Real, please visit www.realstaffing.com
