Engineering Journal Jobs in Minnesota

NuSil (a part of Avantor) is seeking a dedicated and goal oriented Sales Representative (Remote, MN) to join our team.

The Sales Representative is a growth-focused role responsible for driving new business acquisition and expanding NuSil's presence in the medical device industry within an assigned territory.

This role emphasizes hunting, consultative selling, and business development, while also growing strategic relationships with existing customers.

You will have the opportunity to manage the full sales cycle-from prospecting through close-by identifying customer needs, positioning NuSil's value proposition, and delivering solution-based offerings that drive revenue growth.

** Location: This position operates remotely, from a home office. (Must reside in MN, preferably Minneapolis area).

** Travel: 30-50% travel to customer sites, trade shows, and industry events. Customer sites will be located in the Midwest, New England and Canada areas. Must be able to travel by car and air as required.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Own revenue performance for an assigned territory, consistently achieving or exceeding sales and growth targets.
• Drive new customer acquisition through active prospecting, lead generation, inbound lead responsiveness, and pipeline management across assigned markets and territory.
• Own and execute the full sales cycle, including discovery, proposal development, presentations, negotiations, and closing.
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline using CRM and digital prospecting tools (e.g., Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator).
• Sell consultatively by identifying customer needs, technical requirements, and application challenges; recommend NuSil solutions aligned to customer R&D, production, and quality requirements.
• Develop and execute territory and account growth plans focused on revenue expansion, new opportunities, and sales metrics attainment.
• Establish accurate forecasts and deliver annual revenue targets, including targeted growth from new business.
• Position and promote NuSil's broad product portfolio and solutions across multiple applications and market segments.
• Expand NuSil's footprint within existing accounts by identifying cross-sell and upsell opportunities aligned with evolving customer needs.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Management, Marketing, Research & Development, Product Management, Planning and Operations to support opportunity development and execution.
• Represent NuSil at customer sites, industry events, and trade shows to build brand awareness and generate new leads.
• Continuously monitor market trends, competitive activity, and customer feedback to refine sales strategies.
• Serve as a voice of the customer by communicating application requirements, market trends, and competitive insights to internal teams.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction while prioritizing growth-oriented activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree preferred in science, engineering, business, and/or equivalent applicable experience.
• Experience:
• 5+ years of B2B sales experience in a consultative, solution-based selling environment.
• Proven track record of new business development and growth achievement.
• Demonstrated success prospecting, closing, and growing revenue in technical or complex selling environments.
• Experience selling into technical, scientific, manufacturing, medical device, aerospace, or advanced materials markets strongly preferred.
• Additional Qualifications:

• Strong commercial mindset, growth oriented, with the ability to prospect, open doors, and close new business.

• Ability to engage and influence business owners, engineers, technical leaders, and executive decision-makers.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Strong analytical and strategic selling capabilities within complex customer organizations.

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize high-impact activities within a territory.

• Proficiency with CRM systems ( ) and digital/social selling tools.

• Comfort translating technical information into clear business value propositions.

• Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Typically works in a home office environment with extensive regional travel to customer locations.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.
A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.
Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

This reflects base salary.

This position is subject to incentive compensation, where the expected pre-tax Target Cash Opportunity ("TCO") for this position is based on the achieved sales and in the amount/range of,

Actual Pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and eligible geographic location.

TCO is defined as Base Salary + Target Sales Incentive (Sales Incentive eligible role only).

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.

Job Overview:

Build something bigger - starting with your future. As a Production Associate at Marvin, youll help craft products that make homes better, all while working in a clean, bright, temperature-controlled facility. Every day is different, and youll stay on the move. No experience? Weve got you covered with hands-on training and support. This is your chance to grow, advance and build a career youre proud of.

Tambin animamos a los hispanohablantes a postularse. Marvin ofrece varios recursos para quienes aprenden ingls como segundo idioma.

Thinking about relocating? If youre interested in this role but would need to relocate, apply through our Relocate to Warroad job posting: Production Associate - Move to Warroad in Warroad, Minnesota

Benefits at Marvin

Marvin offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health benefits starting on your first day of employment
• Paid time off
• A built-in pay raise after 6 months

• Use tools and automated equipment to assemble products - drilling, measuring, cutting and more.
• Follow visual and written instructions on a computer screen to gather parts and keep production moving.
• Partner with your supervisor to solve mechanical or material challenges quickly.
• Crosstrain in multiple departments, adding variety to your workday and more money to your paycheck.

Select a schedule that works for your life:

*Please note: all shifts require mandatory overtime.

Monday Thursday:

• Days: 5:00 am 3:30 pm Pay: $18.50 per hour
• Evenings: 3:30 pm 1:30 am Pay $21.50 per hour

• High School diploma or equivalent experience (preferred)
• Strong written and oral communication skills

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.

For more than a century, weve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvins quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.

Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!

Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing recognizing everyones contribution to Marvins success
• Giving at Marvin participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at .

Grays Specialty Equipment segment offers a comprehensive range of expert services to design, manufacture, integrate, install, and maintain some of the most advanced systems on the market. The Specialty Equipment segment includes Anderson Dahlen, located in Ramsey, MN, and Waconia, MN. Anderson Dahlen delivers end-to-end equipment design-build and contract manufacturing, with precision fabrication cutting, forming, machining, welding, finishing, and complex assemblies backed by engineering, integration, and complete process solutions including skids and sanitary platforms tailored to customer applications. Anderson Dahlen is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant.

The wage range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $22-$35/hour.

Our comprehensive health plan options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, provide our team members with the tools they need for treatment, preventative care, exams, and prescriptions. ADIs life, disability, and supplemental insurance options provide peace of mind and support to rely on in challenging times. Our team members overseas are offered private health insurance, life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE/QUALIFICATIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Performs a full range of rough grinding, polishing, and metal finishing operations on components, manufactured parts, and assemblies in accordance with prescribed specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Follow all safe work practices and OSHA requirements.
• Grind, file, sand, polish, and blend metal surfaces using hand tools, power tools, and finishing techniques.
• Examine and feel metal surfaces to detect defects such as dents, scratches, or material imperfections.
• Set up and operate straight-line sanders, buffers, Timesavers, and hand-held grinders and polishers.
• Select proper abrasives and finishing methods to achieve specified finishes efficiently and consistently.
• Read, understand, and apply blueprints, customer requirements, and written or verbal work instructions.
• Complete projects within established timeframes while meeting or exceeding quality standards.
• Monitor and maintain quality of finished goods throughout the process.
• Use profilometers and other measuring tools to verify surface finish requirements.
• Stage work and operate equipment independently as skill level allows.
• Develop, improve, and standardize finishing processes and techniques while maintaining high quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, cost-saving initiatives, and quality enhancements.
• Train, mentor, and support other finishers as experience level allows.
• Work effectively in a team environment and maintain positive working relationships.
• Understand and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. Moderately heavy work requires the occasional lifting of objects weighing 50 pounds or less. In the performance of essential duties, the incumbent may be required to operate a variety of industrial machining tools.

• Lift/Carry-
• 0-10 lbs. continuously.
• 11-50 lbs. frequently
• 51-100 lbs. never
• Push/Pull-
• 0-25 lbs. continuously
• 26-100 lbs. frequently
• Bend- 34-66% during a 10-hour shift.
• Twist/Turn- 34-66% during a 10-hour shift.
• Kneel/Squat- 0-33% during a 10-hour shift.
• Sit- 0-33% during a 10-hour shift.
• Stand/Walk- 0-33% during a 10-hour shift.
• Overhead Reaching- 0-33% during a 10-hour shift.
• Ladder/Stair Climb- 0-33% during a 10-hour shift.

EEO DISCLAIMER:

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Compensation details: 22-35 Hourly Wage

PIc6c41658b437-26289-39837399

Job Overview:

Build something bigger - starting with your future. As a Production Associate at Marvin, youll help craft products that make homes better, all while working in a clean, bright, temperature-controlled facility. Every day is different, and youll stay on the move. No experience? Weve got you covered with hands-on training and support. This is your chance to grow, advance and build a career youre proud of.

Tambin animamos a los hispanohablantes a postularse. Marvin ofrece varios recursos para quienes aprenden ingls como segundo idioma.

Thinking about relocating? If youre interested in this role but would need to relocate, apply through our Relocate to Warroad job posting: Production Associate - Move to Warroad in Warroad, Minnesota

Benefits at Marvin

Marvin offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health benefits starting on your first day of employment
• Paid time off
• A built-in pay raise after 6 months

• Use tools and automated equipment to assemble products - drilling, measuring, cutting and more.
• Follow visual and written instructions on a computer screen to gather parts and keep production moving.
• Partner with your supervisor to solve mechanical or material challenges quickly.
• Crosstrain in multiple departments, adding variety to your workday and more money to your paycheck.

Select a schedule that works for your life:

*Please note: all shifts require mandatory overtime.

Monday Thursday:

• Days: 5:00 am 3:30 pm Pay: $18.50 per hour
• Evenings: 3:30 pm 1:30 am Pay $21.50 per hour

• High School diploma or equivalent experience (preferred)
• Strong written and oral communication skills

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.

For more than a century, weve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvins quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.

Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!

Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing recognizing everyones contribution to Marvins success
• Giving at Marvin participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at .

Job Overview:

Build something bigger - starting with your future. As a Production Associate at Marvin, youll help craft products that make homes better, all while working in a clean, bright, temperature-controlled facility. Every day is different, and youll stay on the move. No experience? Weve got you covered with hands-on training and support. This is your chance to grow, advance and build a career youre proud of.

Tambin animamos a los hispanohablantes a postularse. Marvin ofrece varios recursos para quienes aprenden ingls como segundo idioma.

Thinking about relocating? If youre interested in this role but would need to relocate, apply through our Relocate to Warroad job posting: Production Associate - Move to Warroad in Warroad, Minnesota

Benefits at Marvin

Marvin offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health benefits starting on your first day of employment
• Paid time off
• A built-in pay raise after 6 months

• Use tools and automated equipment to assemble products - drilling, measuring, cutting and more.
• Follow visual and written instructions on a computer screen to gather parts and keep production moving.
• Partner with your supervisor to solve mechanical or material challenges quickly.
• Crosstrain in multiple departments, adding variety to your workday and more money to your paycheck.

Select a schedule that works for your life:

*Please note: all shifts require mandatory overtime.

Monday Thursday:

• Days: 5:00 am 3:30 pm Pay: $18.50 per hour
• Evenings: 3:30 pm 1:30 am Pay $21.50 per hour

• High School diploma or equivalent experience (preferred)
• Strong written and oral communication skills

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.

For more than a century, weve been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvins quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.

Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!

Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing recognizing everyones contribution to Marvins success
• Giving at Marvin participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more. Apply today!

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at .

Procurement Specialist

Brown Tank LLC | Oakdale, MN

Full-Time | Onsite | Non-Union

Send Resume’s to Julie Larson -

Phone: 1-651-529-8994

Job Summary:

The Procurement Specialist is responsibility for all commodities & services and will secure long-term total quality, delivery, cost efficiency, and sustainability of material and services throughout project lifecycles.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting Procurement Manager with supplier relationships, securing targeted levels of cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, and supply continuity.

• Coordinate with receiving department to ensure material ordered is received.

• Works with AP department to ensure timely payment of invoices for products ordered and delivered. 

• Assist with development, implement, and manage commodity and supplier strategies that meet internal and external customer demands on a continuous basis. 

• Develop, implement, and manage supplier performance and rating based on Key Performance Metrics (KPI) for Quality, Delivery, and Cost. 

• Find, assess, and develop new suppliers as needed in accordance with company direction and in alignment with engineering and project management.

• Conduct detailed demand, spend, cost and market analysis using a structured approach to maintain best overall product cost. 

• Work with sales, project management, finance, manufacturing, safety, and construction teams to establish an efficient and effective supply chain and support corporate goals of on-time delivery, quality, and material costs. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong blueprint reading skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong negotiation skills, including an understanding of legal terms and conditions.

• Strong analytical skills, including a demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate market data and communicate that data within finance and project management.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with multiple work groups and develop high quality working internal and external relationships.

• Flexibility and able to adapt to a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment with unexpected issues or events.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Project)

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding proprietary company information.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Construction management, or related field and/or 2-3 years of material purchasing experience.

• Manufacturing, welding, project management, or construction experience

• Experience in managing the following commodities: metals, machining, welding, and MRO.

• Previous experience in a high mix/low volume manufacturing/fabrication environment 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at times.

• May be asked to travel to visit vendors, attend trainings or different company events.

• Must be able to navigate shop environment.

Our client, located near Minneapolis, MN is looking for an experienced CMM Operator to join their growing production team.

Job Title: CMM Operator

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Pay Rate Range: $25 – $32/hour

Shift: 3rd shift (11pm – 7am)

What’s the Job?

• Operate CMM machines (e.g., MicroVu, OGP Smartscope) to inspect machined parts and assemblies.
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) requirements.
• Execute pre-written CMM inspection programs and record results accurately.
• Write, edit, and debug CMM programs (preferably using software such InSpec and Zone3).
• Perform first article, receiving, in-process, and final inspections as required.

What’s Needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical training or associate degree preferred).
• 2+ years of experience operating CMM equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CMM programming using InSpec and/or Zone3.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of other inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, pin gauges, etc.).
• Experience in medical manufacturing environments a plus

What’s in it for me?

• Medical, Dental, Vison
• 401k with employer match
• STD/LTD
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

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.

Position Profile:

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.