Engineering Journal Jobs in Prior Lake, MN

PCBA Design Engineer

Design Custom Electronics That Power Real-World Products

Are you an electrical engineer who enjoys seeing your designs move from concept to real production hardware? This is an opportunity to join an engineering team where your ideas and technical expertise shape the products being built.

In this role, you will design custom printed circuit board assemblies used in industrial and embedded systems. Every project is unique! Meaning you won’t be stuck supporting the same product for years. Instead, you’ll work on a wide variety of applications while collaborating with other engineers and customers to develop PCB electronic solutions.

If you enjoy solving problems, working hands-on with custom boards, and taking designs from prototype through production, this role may be for you!

Why This Role?

• Work on diverse, custom projects with no repetitive product cycles
• See your designs come to life from prototype through full production
• Small engineering team where your impact is significant
• Strong mentorship and collaboration with experienced engineers
• Opportunities for advancement into senior engineering and leadership roles
• Flexible work hours and a supportive, engineering-driven culture
• Stable and growing company with long-term demand for its products

What You’ll Do:

• Design schematics and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) for industrial and embedded applications
• Select electronic components based on performance, lifecycle, availability, and cost
• Review and support PCB layout with attention to signal integrity, power distribution, and thermal considerations
• Collaborate with firmware and mechanical engineers to ensure successful system integration
• Support design for manufacturability, assembly, and testing (DFM / DFA / DFT)
• Create and maintain design documentation including schematics, BOMs, and test procedures
• Assist with prototype builds, bring-up, debugging, and validation testing
• Support ongoing product improvements and design updates

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or significant PCB design experience
• 3+ years of experience designing printed circuit boards (PCB)
• Schematic design experience using Altium software is preferred
• Basic understanding of analog and digital circuit design
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, sensors, and communication interfaces
• Ability to interpret datasheets, schematics, and manufacturing documentation

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $90,000 – $115,000
• Annual performance cash bonus
• Comprehensive benefit package including all insurance and retirement
• Continuing education allowance
• Flexible work schedule options
• Team events and company gatherings
• A collaborative engineering culture where you will be supported

Apply Today!

This role offers clear paths for career advancement, including opportunities to grow into a Senior Engineer, Project Manager, and Engineering Manager.

If you have PCB Design experience, we encourage you to apply today!

Loeffler Construction & Consulting is looking for a full-time Sr. Project Engineer!

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Are you curious, hard-working, and like to make a difference? Loeffler is seeking a highly detailed individual to join the construction team. The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, scheduling, supervising, and monitoring on-site construction engineering activities for a project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for timely and accurate performance in fundamental, routine construction-related tasks for both project management and field construction activities. 

Depending on the size and/or scope of the project, the Sr. Project Engineer will assist the Project team with responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Supporting the oversight and management of multiple projects from preconstruction through the closeout/warranty period
• Assist the Pre-Construction team with activities and assignments, including estimates
• Serve as the technical liaison between the design team and the field
• Prepare detailed schedules (including Pre-Con, Procurement, Construction, and Close-out), and monitor and update schedules weekly. Utilize look-ahead schedules and collaborate with the team
• Anticipate client needs, document updates, and track progress with regular communication. Managing all project document control within Procore
• Lead OAC/trade partner meetings, prepare agendas, and run progress meetings, Owner/Architect meetings, and subcontractor pre-installation meetings. Accurately document meeting discussions and distribute meeting minutes within 48 hours
• Process submittals and RFI’s, and work with the Site Superintendent to determine tasks requiring prioritization

Education

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred

Skills, Abilities, Competencies, and Qualifications

Minimum of four years (4+) of experience required

Communication: Excellent interpersonal communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills

Continuous Improvement: Stays up to date on the industry, best practices, relevant articles, and takes advantage of events to further educate and promote professional growth

Accountability: Holds oneself accountable for assigned responsibilities, meets deadlines, works independently, maintains focus, and remains punctual

Initiative: Self-starter, takes action, seeks new opportunities, and strives to see projects to completion

 Budget Management: Uses resources efficiently, strives to reduce costs, and acts as a part of the budgeting process

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

OSHA 30 Hour Certification preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

There is a generous benefit offering, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life, PTO, 401k, just to name a few. 

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Loeffler Construction is looking for a full-time, experienced Project Manager.

Are you curious, hard-working, and like to make a difference? Loeffler is seeking a highly detailed individual to join the construction team. The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing assigned projects and providing assistance with the proposal process for designated pursuits. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for the timely and accurate performance of projects and field construction activities. Skills in RFP response, proposal writing, preconstruction, estimating, safety, budget management, and project closeout are also required.  

Depending on the size and/or scope of the project, the Project Manager will be responsible for assisting the project team, including, but not limited to: 

• RFP response and proposal writing on designated pursuits.
• Assisting the Preconstruction team with preconstruction activities and assignments, including estimates. 
• Oversight and management of multiple projects from preconstruction through the closeout/warranty period. 
• Reviewing all contract documents and site conditions to determine appropriate means, methods, and techniques.  
• Forecasting project financial status, maintaining accurate financial reports monthly, and preparing monthly project reviews. 
• Running progress meetings, owner/architect meetings, and subcontractor pre-installation meetings.  

Business Development 

• Building relationships with existing and prospective clients. 
• Actively engaged in industry and trade associations. 
• Participate in the RFP and bid process to ensure the company's success.  
• Preparing for project interviews by rehearsing and performing advanced research. 

Education

A bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.

Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years’ full in-charge project management experience required. 
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, attention to details, and organizational skills.  
• Working knowledge of Procore is desirable.  
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

There is a generous benefit offering, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, PTO, and 401k, just to name a few. 

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To apply: visit /careers and submit your cover letter, resume, and salary range requirements

Loeffler Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected class as consistent with applicable law.

Loeffler Construction & Consulting is looking for a full-time Senior Project Manager, with a primary focus in the K-12 Market!

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Are you curious, hard-working, and like to make a difference? Loeffler is seeking a highly detailed individual to join the construction team. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of selected projects, as well as supervising and monitoring on-site construction activities for a project. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

The Senior Project Manager’s primary function is oversight of assigned projects, developing new business, and leading the proposal process on designated pursuits. Additionally, duties include, but are not limited to:

Project Management

• Provide oversight and management of multiple, large-scale complex projects from preconstruction through the closeout/warranty period
• Lead the Pre-Construction team with key activities and assignments, including estimates
• Forecast project financial status, maintain accurate financial reports monthly, and prepare monthly reviews
• Be well-versed in AIA contracts
• Provide leadership and training to all assigned Project Managers and Project Engineers
• Actively participate in industry organizations and events
• Establish relationships with key clients to understand business needs and drive business development opportunities
• Successfully lead the RFP process for originated or assigned prospect targets

Education

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture or related field. Emphasis on estimating preferred.

Skills, Abilities, Competencies, and Experience

• Minimum of 10+ years’ full-in-charge project management experience required. K-12 project experience preferred
• Provide leadership, knowledge, and mentorship to project managers, assistant PM’s, superintendents, and teams in the office and in the field
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of contracts and legal understanding/acumen
• Leadership: Provides strong leadership, leads by example, skilled decision maker, motivator, and encourager
• Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving, crisis management, and leadership
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Proven strategic thinker: Works to establish and articulate vision, shows creativity when defining solutions
• Working knowledge Procore is desirable
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

There is a generous benefit offering, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life, PTO, 401k, just to name a few. 

For a full job description, visit /careers.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Department: Coating Services

Status: Full Time - Exempt

Reporting To: Director of Operations / X40 Production Manager

Position Purpose:

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes applied to customer-supplied medical devices. This individual will be responsible for process improvement, leading root cause investigations, working closely with cleanroom operators across shifts, and serving as a key technical liaison with both internal teams and external customers. This role requires up to 25% international travel to support HMS production sites, audits, process transfers, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities:

Production Support & Engagement

• Build strong relationships with production staff and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• Monitor and adjust key process variables to ensure product consistency and high-quality output
• Assist with new process transfers from Method Development to Production

Process Improvement

• Continuously improve coating processes (e.g., dip, plasma)
• Apply Lean principles to manufacturing processes (eliminate waste in the manufacturing process and apply innovative systems to improve company workflows)
• Maintain and revise technical documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and validation of PQ protocols
• Perform internal audits on manufacturing lines
• Analyzing production data to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, cost, and quality.

Root Cause Analysis & Technical Problem-Solving

• Lead structured, cross-functional, root cause investigations for coating-related defects or process deviations using methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and DMAIC
• Act as the technical lead during customer escalations, investigations, and audits related to coating performance or compliance related to manufacturing
• Drive the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and ensure timely documentation and communication of findings

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with ISO 13485 and internal QMS requirements
• Support and lead validation activities for new and modified processes
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation to support audits and regulatory inspections
• Implementing and monitoring quality control procedures to ensure products meet customer spec.

Support and/or perform other duties as required

Education, Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing) or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or process engineering role, preferably in a regulated medical device or pharmaceutical environment
• Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading root cause investigations and communicating findings directly to customers
• Experience working in or supporting cleanroom operations and collaborating with production operators
• Knowledge of coating processes and surface treatments for medical devices is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with process validation, GMP, and ISO 13485
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – comfortable interfacing with both customers and shop floor teams.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (or similar): Ability to use computer-aided design and manufacturing software for design and simulation.

Working Conditions and Health & Safety:

• Heated and air-conditioned office environment
• ISO Class 7 Cleanroom
• Laboratory
• Employee is required to use appropriate PPE including, but not limited to, nitrile or latex gloves, lab coat, hair bonnet, shoe covers, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection, face shield, or respiratory mask while working in a lab or manufacturing space.

Harland Medical System’s commitment to ensure employee health and safety is a priority. Personnel engaged in manufacturing shall obtain training required by ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR part 820, FDA 21 CFR part 210 & 211, and Harland Medical System’s internal procedures, where deemed appropriate per assigned job functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged period of time. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms above shoulder height and below the waist. Using proper lifting techniques, the employee must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

About the Job

Company Description

KEB America, headquartered in Shakopee, Minnesota, is a leading manufacturer of industrial automation products, including industrial PCs, HMIs, I/O modules, VFDs, servo and induction motors, integral gearmotors, and clutches and brakes. The company operates a 150,000 sq. ft. ISO 9001:2015 certified facility, providing full design, assembly, and manufacturing services.

KEB America is part of the global KEB Automation KG network, which includes four production sites, ten subsidiaries, and 30 sales and service centers worldwide. With more than 1,500 employees globally, including approximately 125 team members in the U.S., KEB delivers innovative, high‑quality automation solutions to customers around the world.

Role Description

KEB America is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer – Manufacturing for a full‑time, on‑site role based in Shakopee, MN. This position is responsible for coordinating and supporting quality improvement initiatives, assisting with the Quality Management System, and analyzing data to drive continuous improvement.

The Quality Assurance Engineer will support a wide range of activities within the Quality Department and is expected to have a solid working knowledge of inspection tools, measurement equipment, and manufacturing quality processes.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• 2+ years of engineering experience preferred; prior Quality Engineering experience is a plus
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and quality systems

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Basic math skills, including standard and metric measurements
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical data, instruction manuals, and test procedures
• Basic understanding of inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and related tools
• Knowledge of KEB products and functions preferred (training provided)

Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to troubleshoot effectively and identify root causes
• Ability to perform accurate, detail‑oriented work at a fast pace
• Ability to follow work instructions precisely

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships and rapport
• Comfortable speaking on the phone for extended periods
• Ability to resolve conflicts professionally while maintaining composure in stressful situations

Work Style & Professional Attributes

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Effective time management skills, including managing one’s own time and, when necessary, others’
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to see and work with small parts, with or without reasonable accommodation

Additional Job Application Terms

This job is part of LinkedIn’s Full-Service Hiring beta program. Eligibility is limited to candidates located in and performing services in the United States, excluding those based in Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, South Carolina, or West Virginia.

We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible, and we understand that waiting to hear back can add to the anticipation. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks to progress you to the next stage. If you don’t hear from us in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with our team in the future, and we wish you the very best in your job search.

Role

At Stonebrooke Engineering, we invest in our people, our clients, and our communities. Stonebrooke Engineering continues to develop our Transportation Construction Group expertise, and we are looking for a Construction Quality Assurance Supervisor with 10+ years of experience in the highway heavy transportation arena. Are you looking to get more out of your Job? If you are looking for a rewarding career with growth opportunities and leadership roles, Stonebrooke Engineering is the place to be.

Our Construction Quality Assurance Supervisor plays an essential role in the construction of transportation projects that make a difference in people’s daily lives. They assist our clients, engineers, and project managers with inspection, surveying, materials testing, and other related tasks for a variety of transportation projects. They are valued members of the Stonebrooke team!

What you will be doing:

• Oversee field Inspection operations and staff on various related construction sites,
• Provide daily mentorship to inspection staff assigned to various construction sites,
• Field phone calls and provide interpretations and clarifications from inspection staff to ensure compliance with plans and specifications,
• Lead construction weekly meetings, utility meetings, and other on-site meetings as needed,
• Review Daily Documentation, which includes diaries, quantity calculations, spreadsheets, and other forms of record-keeping,
• Prepare pay vouchers, change orders, and manage overall contract administration documentation.
• Oversee labor compliance field reviews and verify compliance with project-specific prevailing wage requirements.
• You may also be asked to perform various mentorship training tasks, write proposals and meeting minutes, and perform other technical duties.
• Oversee effectively communicate with clients, property owners, and contractors.

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

• 10+ Years of transportation related construction inspection or material testing or related experience.
• A work hard, play hard, innovative attitude that enjoys being challenged.
• A desire to grow with the company.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Good communication, organizational, and technical skills.
• A willingness to collaborate in a team environment.
• MnDOT Technical Certifications in bituminous, concrete, grading & base, and other areas.

You must be able to work in all weather conditions. You’re required to work with your hands and be able to kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Often, you will be working on uneven terrain, slopes, and trenches associated with construction sites.

Who we are:

Do what’s right. Three simple words. On paper, they may not seem like much. Put into action, they drive how we operate Every Single Day. Since 2003, we’ve been fortunate enough to help make a positive impact in the communities we serve. We’re proud to provide planning, design, surveying, and construction services to our long-standing clients, including MnDOT and numerous counties, cities, and other local agencies.

Our responsible nature and talents stretch outside engineering design. Our services include video production, marketing, traffic safety research, land surveying, roundabouts, traffic modeling, transportation planning, bridge design, and graphic/web service.

Base compensation is expected to be between $45 and $60 per hour, depending on your skill set, certifications, and years of experience.

We offer a competitive benefit package including:

Medical

Dental and Vision

PTO

8 paid Holidays

401(k) and Company Match

Education Assistance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Caregiver support

Adoption assistance

Commuter benefits

Health Care Flexible Savings Account

Health Savings Account with Qualifying Plan

Health Care Support Program

At Stonebrooke Engineering, we celebrate the diversity of our employees and our leadership. Stonebrooke is an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading the development, optimization, validation, and sustainment of manufacturing processes for regulated medical devices. This role partners closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Production departments to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective manufacturing throughout the product lifecycle. The role works collaboratively to verify product performance, validate manufacturing processes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

This position is based in our office in Eden Prairie, MN. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Execute the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes for new and existing medical devices.

- Participate in design changes, product updates, and sustaining engineering projects, ensuring continued compliance and performance.

- Support product transfer from R&D to manufacturing (NPI, scale-up, and commercialization).

- Identify and implement process improvements to improve yield, quality, safety, and throughput

- Guide supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing performance management

- Apply SPC, capability studies, and data analysis to monitor and improve process performance

- Plan, execute, and document process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) in accordance with regulatory and quality system requirements.

- Execute standardization of manufacturing processes and workstations

- Support CAPA, NCMR, deviation investigations, and risk assessments (FMEA, pFMEA)

- Support capacity planning and equipment selection for growth

- Execute characterization studies to understand critical process parameters and establish process limits.

- Serve as the primary technical liaison between internal engineering and contract manufacturers for process improvements, troubleshooting, and change management.

- Create and execute test protocols, analyze data, and write test reports for design verification.

- Ensure compliance with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence initiatives.

- Translate product requirements and design specifications into robust manufacturing processes.

- Define and implement process controls to ensure consistent product quality and compliance.

- Perform failure mode and effects analysis for both design and manufacturing.

- Define verification methods (inspection, analysis, testing, or demonstration) to ensure traceability to design inputs.

- Calibrate, preventively maintain, and keep records of equipment and tools.

- Ensure the company’s manufacturing processes are compliant with all required regulations.

- Coordinate equipment maintenance, repairs, and calibrations to minimize downtime.

- Provide remote and on-site technical training or guidance to Contract Manufacturers and production personnel as needed.

- Create and execute test protocols, analyze data, and write test reports for design verification.

- Design or specify tooling, fixtures, and test equipment required for production processes.

- Perform other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Biomedical, or related Engineering discipline.

- 5+ years of experience in medical device product development, verification & validation, or process/manufacturing engineering.

- Proven experience with process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and statistical tools (SPC, DOE, GR&R).

- Proficient with CAD and fixture design.

- Familiarity with risk management (PFMEA, DFMEA) and process controls.

- Excellent verbal, written communication, especially with development and quality teams.

- Demonstrated business acumen with the proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

- Early stage/start up experience strongly preferred.

Position: Senior Buyer (Strategic Sourcing / Manufacturing)

Location: Eden Prairie, MN (5 Days Onsite)

Employment: 6 Month Contract-To-Hire (High Likelihood of Conversion)

Pay Rate: $43 - $55 / Hourly

Converting Salary Range: $88,000 – $115,000 (based on experience)

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Buyer who brings deep buying expertise, strong analytical capability, and the confidence to lead strategic sourcing initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who is considered a subject matter expert and is operating at the level of people leadership.

The Senior Buyer will own supplier strategy, drive measurable improvements, and partner cross-functionally to influence cost, delivery, and performance outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations focused on total cost and performance

Analyze spend, inventory, and supplier data to identify savings and improvement opportunities

Develop and manage supplier performance metrics and corrective action plans

Drive long-term category strategies while balancing tactical execution

Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to align sourcing decisions

Serve as a go-to expert for complex supply challenges and supplier relationships

Support and mentor less experienced buyers as needed

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

7+ years of progressive buying or sourcing experience in a manufacturing environment

Demonstrated ownership of strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier development

Advanced analytical skills with experience driving decisions through data

Strong ERP/MRP experience (SAP preferred)

Advanced Excel skills and comfort analyzing complex spend and inventory data

Experience developing and managing supplier KPIs and performance improvement plans

Proven ability to lead initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive change

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with Power BI, data visualization, or dashboard development

Background in hydromechanical, fabrication, or engineered components

Experience leading sourcing projects or mentoring junior buyers

Exposure to cost modeling, contract negotiations, or long-term category strategy

Certifications such as CPSM, APICS/ASCM, Six Sigma (not required)