Engineering Jobs in Golden Valley, MN

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Director of Operations
Salary not disclosed
Hopkins, MN 1 week ago

Why Join ABM Equipment?

Since 1980, ABM Equipment has been a trusted Midwest leader in hydraulic truck equipment products and custom solutions serving the utility, construction, and municipal industries. Our commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and customer service has fueled record‑breaking growth — and we’re just getting started.


As a key member of our senior leadership team, you’ll help shape the next chapter of our operational excellence and expansion. You’ll join a collaborative, hands‑on environment where your ideas are valued, your impact is visible, and your leadership directly contributes to the success of our people, our customers, and our business.


Overview

Serve as a catalyst between sales, engineering and production (both internal and third party vendors). Ensuring timeliness and quality of new equipment builds, service requests and parts fulfillment. Pivotal in developing enhanced protocols to improve efficiency and quality.

  • Lead all production operations across multiple locations —both in‑house and outsourced—ensuring projects, Highway builds, and complex custom work is delivered accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
  • Develop, coach, and manage a high‑performing operations team, shaping department structure, procedures, and workflows that support business objectives and continuous improvement.
  • Set and execute short‑ and long‑range operational goals, policies, KPIs, and reporting that give leadership clear visibility into performance, profitability, and ROI.
  • Oversee purchasing, procurement, and vendor relationships to ensure cost‑effective sourcing, accurate fulfillment, and exceptional customer service.
  • Champion a culture of safety, training, and employee development, coordinating ongoing learning programs and enhancing safety protocols across all production environments.
  • Manage customer service escalations related to installations, parts, sales, and warranty claims while maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and third‑party builders.
  • Evaluate and support facility needs, including satellite location oversight, expansion planning, and cost‑saving initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and inventory management.
  • Provide financial ownership of Operations department by monitoring budgets, job costing and performance metrics to maximize profitability.


Requirements

  • Business-related undergraduate degree highly preferred
  • Minimum of three years of experience building, managing, and leading a team of direct reports, including implementation of operational improvements
  • Minimum of five years of relevant experience within a dealer/distributor, trucking, or manufacturing environment preferred. Several years of operational oversight is required.
  • Experience in a proven strategic capacity is a must
  • Specific experience with NetSuite is a distinct plus
  • Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) experience desired
  • Ability to travel occasionally


Compensation Package

  • Base salary DOE plus bonus with competitive benefits offering
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CAD Technician
🏢 Inceed
Salary not disclosed
Bloomington, MN 1 week ago

Position: CAD Technician

Compensation: $ 25 - 27 /hour, depending on experience

Location: Bloomington, Minnesota

Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled CAD Technician to join their team!

Join a dynamic team in a leading engineering firm focused on power grid infrastructure projects. This opportunity offers a chance to grow within the engineering design career path, starting with a role that supports critical infrastructure projects. The position is open due to expansion and the need to enhance the reliability and security of the power grid.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Provide drafting and CAD support for electrical projects
  • Develop drawings and documentation for engineering design deliverables
  • Update existing drawings and create new documentation
  • Utilize Autodesk-based tools, including AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit
  • Collaborate with engineers and designers on technical drawings
  • Assist in improving reliability, security, and expansion of the power grid
  • Support documentation updates and design revisions
  • Assist with continuous drafting detail improvement efforts

Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • Experience with CAD software, ideally AutoCAD, Revit, or Inventor
  • Drafting background from education or professional experience
  • Strong understanding of CAD software functions
  • Interest in engineering design and electrical infrastructure
  • High School Diploma/GED and college coursework in drafting technology
  • Minimum 1 year relevant experience
  • AutoCAD experience required

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

  • Exposure to other CAD platforms or MicroStation
  • Specialized CAD certification preferred
  • Electrical design or drafting coursework

Perks & Benefits:

  • 3 different medical health insurance plans, dental, and vision insurance
  • Voluntary and Long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off, 401k, and holiday pay
  • Weekly direct deposit or pay card deposit

Other Information:

  • Collaborative and team-oriented office environment
  • Flexible schedule outside of core hours
  • Eligible for 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
  • Opportunity for growth into Electrical Designer roles
  • Company values camaraderie and teamwork

If you are interested in learning more about the CAD Technician opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration. Our client is unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

We are Inceed, a staffing direct placement firm who believes in the possibility of something better. Our mission is simple: We’re here to help every person, whether client, candidate, or employee, find and secure what’s better for them.

Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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Project Manager
Salary not disclosed
Plymouth, MN 1 week ago

Step into a project leadership role where your expertise directly shapes the future of grain handling and milling operations. As a Project Manager specializing in capital projects, you'll oversee the full lifecycle of large‑scale system installations by guiding projects from initial concept through commissioning. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, vendors, and onsite teams to deliver reliable, efficient solutions that help customers maximize operational performance.

In this role, you'll lead mechanical and process‑focused projects from start to finish, ensuring clear communication, organized scheduling, and smooth coordination with all teams involved. If you like taking ownership, working closely with customers, and managing the details that keep major industrial projects moving, this position offers the chance to make a real impact.


This is where you'll excel

  • Provides execution strategy and conducts final project negotiations; ensures project schedule baseline is approved prior to project commencement
  • Manages and leads project teams in order to achieve and further improve the cost, schedule, quality and EHS targets
  • Ensures proper project deviation management; assesses, approves and expedites technical aspects of change orders and defines effective claim strategies for customers, partners, subcontractors, etc.
  • Prepares and performs project reviews and facilitates site briefing meetings, ensuring all site-related documents are delivered to site personnel, and organizes and participates in debriefing meetings following project conclusion
  • Implements and maintains operating standards to ensure quality project results and customer satisfaction
  • Develops and maintains relationships with customers, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure smooth operation of projects
  • Establishes internal prevention and detection controls which address potential risks of inefficiency, ineffectiveness, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement with reasonable assurance
  • Provides guidance and support to project team members
  • Participates in continual learning activities and applies practical application to work performed
  • Must arrive at work predictably and promptly
  • Performs other duties as assigned


These are the skills you'll need

  • Bachelor's from an accredited institution in mechanical, electrical or automation engineering or related field
  • 3 years of experience in a project engineering role
  • 3 years overseeing projects in the grain handling industry is strongly preferred
  • Expereince with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is required
  • 3D Mechanical and Architect preferred
  • SAP exerpience is preferred
  • Experience with Gantt charts is preferred
  • PMI certification is a plus
  • Strong communication skills required
  • Ability to speak and understand English
  • Ability to travel 15% of the time
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Computer Aided Design Technician
Salary not disclosed

Revit Technician

6 Month Contract / C2H

$40.00 - $50.00 per hour (W2)

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Monday – Friday (40 hours per week)

Are you a Revit Technician looking for an immediately available 6-month contract role for a market leading company that manufacture modular buildings for both the residential & commercial industries?

This company are a market leader in the specialist industry that specialize in the design & manufacturing of modular buildings across residential & commercial industries.

As a Revit Technician, you will be joining a highly experienced team of Revit technicians where you be responsible for the virtual design and construction (VDC) of modular buildings, playing a critical role in clearly communicating & executing design plans.

This role would suit a Revit Technician from a mechanical engineering/construction background, who is wanting an immediately available, days-based contract role with a view to go permanent for the right candidate.

The Role:

  • Working from my client's office that is just outside of Minneapolis.
  • Design using Revit.
  • Immediately available, days-based contract role that is likely to turn into a permanent role for the right candidate.

The Person:

  • Extensive and proven experience using Revit
  • Thrives in, and enjoys a fast-paced environment
  • Happy with an office-based role and looking for an immediately available, days based contract role

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IT Business Analyst – Aviation (Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN)
Salary not disclosed
Minneapolis, Minnesota 1 week ago

Job Title: IT Business Analyst – Aviation (Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN)

No. of Positions: 1

Nature of Job: Full time

About the Company:

We design and market "FieldLogs," an open Cloud, Mobile and Wearable platform used to digitize a wide set of enterprise technician-driven processes (Aviation, Oil&Gas, Asset Management, etc.). We are an SME based in Paris, France, India (Virtual) and Minneapolis, USA with mostly large international clients.

Our high-tech innovation in modern technologies is what makes us win. We are experiencing rapid growth internationally (USA, Europe, and IN). See us at our product, an open Cloud, Mobile, and Wearable platform, we create innovative software solutions, providing technological and analytical services. Our advanced technology (Integration of ATA2200/iSpec2200/S1000D) in Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul contributed to our strong international growth and establishing collaborations with the biggest aircraft maintenance companies all over the world.

To support our continued expansion, we are seeking an IT-focused Business Analyst / Management Information Systems (MIS) professional to join our growing team in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN.

The Role :

As an IT Business Analyst, you will play a key role in bridging operational requirements with FieldLogs' technical capabilities. You will work closely with customers, product, and engineering teams to ensure successful implementation, integration, and adoption of our platform.

This position requires strong analytical skills, system understanding, and the ability to translate complex business processes into structured technical specifications within aviation and field operations environments.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements
  • Translate operational workflows into functional and technical specifications
  • Support system integration activities, including API coordination and data mapping
  • Ensure alignment between customer enterprise systems and the FieldLogs platform
  • Contribute to implementation projects from requirements definition through deployment
  • Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering to clarify technical requirements
  • Support testing phases (UAT), validation, and go-live preparation
  • Prepare documentation including functional specifications and integration documentation
  • Participate in client workshops, solution discussions, and pre-sales scoping when needed

Qualifications :

  • Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 3–5 years of experience in IT Business Analysis, MIS, or SaaS implementation environments
  • Strong understanding of enterprise system integration, API interoperability, and data mapping
  • Experience translating business requirements into structured system documentation
  • Exposure to Aviation, MRO, or technician-driven operational environments is a strong advantage
  • Ability to collaborate across international and cross-functional teams
  • Strong analytical mindset and structured problem-solving skills
  • Valid authorization to work in the United States

We offer a competitive compensation package depending on your profile. You will have a unique opportunity of being part of a young and fast-growing team where you can make your mark. This may include taking over and growing our service delivery for a marquee customer depending on your experience, skills, and drive. Compensation to be commensurate to your experience.

Location:

Minneapolis–Saint Paul (MN) preferred.

Occasional travel to client sites may be required, with up to 25% travel expected.

Contact :

Trekea is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster global diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Trekea are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Senior Buyer
Salary not disclosed

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)

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Mechanical Engineer
🏢 Dexian
Salary not disclosed
Minneapolis, Minnesota 1 week ago

Overview:

Are you a technical expert in HVAC and Plumbing systems with a passion for driving energy efficiency and design excellence?

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer to serve as an in-house subject matter expert. In this role, you will be the guardian of our mechanical design standards, ensuring consistency and peak performance across a diverse, nationwide portfolio of facilities. You will collaborate with elite Architecture, Construction, and Operations teams to bring large-scale projects to life.

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Limited relocation assistance for an Ideal candidate)

Duration: Fulltime

Key Responsibilities

  • Standardization: Lead the development and maintenance of enterprise-wide standards for plumbing and HVAC systems.
  • Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous quality control reviews of construction documents and progress prints to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Commissioning Oversight: Establish commissioning programs for new facility builds and oversee third-party commissioning consultants.
  • Energy Optimization: Develop and analyze energy models to recommend strategic, cost-effective energy-saving initiatives.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal Architecture and Construction teams to provide integrated engineering solutions for unique spatial requirements.
  • Troubleshooting: Perform detailed evaluations of existing systems and provide expert troubleshooting for complex mechanical issues.
  • Construction Administration: Manage site-specific inquiries, review installed conditions, and document deficiencies during the construction phase.

Position Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or HVAC Design.
  • Experience: 5–10 years of professional experience in mechanical system design, encompassing a wide variety of HVAC system types.
  • Expertise: Proven experience with Commissioning and Energy Standards, along with deep familiarity with local and national industry Codes.
  • Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Physical Ability: Ability to perform comprehensive site investigations, including traversing ladders to access roofs and ceiling spaces.

Preferred Skills

  • Proficiency in REVIT MEP, AutoCAD, and load calculation software (e.g., Trane TRACE 700).
  • Experience in Project Management and full-cycle Construction Administration.

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Procurement Manager
Salary not disclosed

Location: Maple Grove, MN - in office

Department: Supply Chain / Operations

Reports To: Vice President

Our client, a well-established industrial solutions provider serving global OEM and engineering clients is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to support its fast-paced manufacturing and distribution operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and cost optimization to meet customer delivery commitments.

Position Overview

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for sourcing materials, components, supplies, and services required to fulfill customer orders and production schedules. This role manages the full procurement lifecycle, vendor relationships, and ongoing inventory optimization efforts to ensure operational efficiency and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Order Management

  • Review ERP system data and related reporting to determine purchasing requirements.
  • Generate and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
  • Oversee the full purchase order lifecycle, including:
  • Delivery follow-ups and past-due management
  • Schedule changes (expedites and push-outs)
  • Line-item modifications and quantity adjustments
  • Pricing discrepancies and invoice alignment
  • Order cancellations when required

Supplier Sourcing & Negotiation

  • Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations.
  • Support cost negotiations to achieve competitive pricing and favorable terms.
  • Maintain and continuously improve the approved vendor list.
  • Evaluate supplier performance based on quality metrics and on-time delivery history.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Quality and Operations to determine appropriate disposition for non-conforming materials or services.
  • Work closely with warehouse teams to resolve receiving discrepancies and early shipment issues.
  • Coordinate transportation logistics for materials across company locations.
  • Collaborate with Finance and Sales to optimize inventory levels and maintain appropriate stock positions.

Systems & Process Improvement

  • Analyze ERP data to identify irregularities or systemic issues.
  • Engage internal IT support to resolve system-related discrepancies.
  • Contribute to ongoing process improvements in purchasing and inventory management.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Conduct ongoing evaluation of vendors and purchased products.
  • Support strategic supply chain initiatives as directed by leadership.
  • Perform additional duties aligned with operational priorities.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience within a manufacturing or industrial distribution environment.
  • Strong understanding of inventory management practices in production-driven settings.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including planning, prioritization, and problem-solving.
  • Proven ability to build strong vendor relationships and work cross-functionally.
  • Effective communicator with the ability to engage vendors, internal teams, and senior leadership.
  • Self-starter with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
  • Experience with ERP systems; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central is an asset.
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Sr Software Engineer/ Technical SW Project Manager
Salary not disclosed
Minneapolis, Minnesota 1 week ago

Job Title: Sr Software Engineer/ Technical SW Project Manager – Medical Device

Job Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota (Fully onsite)

Type: W2 contract

Duration: 06 Months

Job Description:

The Pelvic Health R&D team is one of the most cutting edge groups, Defining and executing on technology and architectural strategy using skills that span a variety of domains including Mobile Apps (Android), cloud, data analytics, web services, 2d/3d visualization, machine learning, and interfacing with embedded software for management and control of interconnected medical devices.

As a Senior Software Engineer (Project Engineer – Mobile), you will lead execution for a defined mobile software release pipeline, working with motivated, diverse, and knowledgeable development teams. You will collaborate with Product Engineering, Development, and Test Leads to translate requirements into actionable plans, create structured backlogs, and drive high-quality delivery. This role requires a mix of technical expertise, project execution, and leadership to deliver reliable, impactful mobile software that improves the quality of life of people around the world.

Technical skills Must have:

2 years of experience writing Software , Java , Python , C

Agile Metrics

Agile Product Owner

agile sprint

Android

Mobile Software Development

Project Planning

Software Project Management

Technical Leadership

technical software project management

Nice To Have:

DevOps tools like GitHub

GitLab

Kotlin

Kotlin Multiplatform (KMM)

PTC Codebeamer

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent with 8 to 10 years of managing delivery of advanced applications for mobile platform.

Hands-on experience in mobile software development

Android development experience (Kotlin or Java); familiarity with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMM) is a plus

Understanding of mobile testing strategies and quality practices

Experience working in Agile/Sprint-based development environments

Ability to work at both technical detail and release-level view

Experience creating and managing backlogs, tracking execution, and driving delivery

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Strong attention to detail and an ability to deal with ambiguity

Nice to Have:

Good understanding of Continuous Integration environments (Jenkins, Bamboo, ElectricCloud)

Experience with iOS platforms.

Experience with configuration management tools and best practices (GIT, SVN, etc.).

Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to multitask and prioritize while managing multiple projects and day to day responsibilities

Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.

A Day in the Life:

Own end-to-end delivery of an assigned mobile software release

Translate product features and requirements into structured, execution-ready backlogs and user stories

Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, and overall release planning

Approve and accept completed work in the ALM system using technical and quality judgment

Apply technical judgment to evaluate approaches, challenge assumptions, and ensure architectural alignment and quality

Partner with Product Engineering, Development, and Test Leads to ensure scope clarity, accurate task breakdown, and alignment with product intent

Support prioritization discussions and maintain alignment with product strategy and system dependencies

Identify risks and dependencies and drive mitigation plans

Track delivery metrics and drive execution discipline across development and test teams

Collaborate with stakeholders and communicate status, risks, and dependencies to leadership

Ensure compliance with quality systems and software lifecycle processes

Support regulatory deliverables in collaboration with engineering and test leads

Promote engineering best practices and continuous improvement

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Director of Manufacturing
Salary not disclosed
Bloomington, MN 1 week ago

Opportunity Overview

The Director of Manufacturing will lead all facets of the manufacturing strategy and performance of two connected sites that produce rigid flex circuits and large format, thin film flexible circuits. The selected candidate will lead the execution of business objectives and strategic goals, including capital investment plans, continuous improvement, and the directional leadership of production and operational support teams. This role supports safety initiatives throughout plant operations and provides hands-on direction and support on the production floor.


This is a significant opportunity for a proven manufacturing leader to build upon the company’s history of growth by capitalizing on opportunities for product and market expansion and continuing to help grow top-line revenue and bottom-line profitability.


All Flex Solutions is a Granite Company, sharing the Granite Partners objective of 100-year sustainability. This is a fantastic opportunity for a leader who appreciates and embraces the entrepreneurial environment surrounding All Flex Solutions as well as the benefits and support of being a Granite Company. The Director of Manufacturing will collaborate with other leaders throughout the Granite community and serve as a member of the Lean & Operations Affinity.


The Position

Reporting to the SVP of Operations & Supply Chain, the Director of Manufacturing will lead the production and operational support teams to produce quality products in a safe manner, on time, economically, and at the desired level of customer care. This role supports safety initiatives throughout plant operations and provides continuous improvement direction and support on the production floor.


The Director of Manufacturing will lead the planning, directing, and controlling of connected-site activities to ensure a high performing organization that delivers high quality, consistent products that meet or exceed customer expectations. The Director of Manufacturing is a key position for All Flex Solutions, responsible for enhancing and evolving a world-class manufacturing approach that optimizes employee safety, customer satisfaction, quality, efficiency, employee relations, and performance measures. The Director of Manufacturing will develop and execute manufacturing strategies that meet or exceed operational business objectives and optimize capital and human resources.


As a member of the leadership team, the Director of Manufacturing is responsible for integrating all functions from order entry to successful delivery with a continuous focus on improvement and efficiency. This position requires a strong, interactive leader who is fully competent in manufacturing systems that produce components and final assemblies to specific customer requirements in a high-mix environment. This individual will work collaboratively to increase the value of the business with other functions and customers to align operational capabilities with short- and long-term needs.


Primary responsibilities include:

  • Lead production and operational support teams to achieve plant safety, quality, on-time delivery, and productivity goals. Contribute to corporate strategy and culture as a key member of the leadership team.
  • Lead operations strategy and planning for the sites, including participation in the development of annual business objectives and strategies. Establish annual operating budgets, inventory control targets, and performance goals and own the annual capital planning process for the facilities.
  • Establish and execute operational objectives and KPIs in alignment with strategic business plans, annual financial performance, and corporate objectives. Be responsible for increasing the value of the business through operations execution improvement and cost optimization measures.
  • Develop and implement a capital spending plan to achieve targeted growth, process improvements, lean initiatives, and cost savings, in addition to addressing current maintenance and growth.
  • Direct and align manufacturing execution in accordance with Quality Management System, production planning, maintenance, and logistics.
  • Assist and support new product development by advising on design manufacturability. Effectively plan resource utilization to ensure the successful launch and implementation of new products, platforms, processes, and controls to meet or exceed demand schedules.
  • Champion, promote, and motivate teams to execute ongoing continuous improvement and value-add project efforts. Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing and lead participation in implementing and sustaining initiatives that impact quality, delivery, and cost performance.
  • Support all health and safety initiatives related to the facility by providing leadership for all policies and procedures and continually improving safety records by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes.
  • Enable regular collaboration among cross-functional departments, including engineering and quality, to identify, correct, and prevent non-conformance issues and engage with Business Development, Sales, and Product/Program Management to align customer visits, tours, meetings, “lunch & learns,” and manufacturing needs.
  • Manage the wet process waste treatment for Rigid Flex and work in conjunction with the EHS Manager to deliver personnel training and compliance reporting.
  • Develop and maintain strong employee relations at all levels of the company, while also motivating, coaching, and developing a diverse, high-performing leadership team. Ensure that the operations departments are staffed with highly motivated and skilled professionals who contribute to the company’s overall mission.
  • Lead and manage the site operations team through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management by setting clear goals and expectations, providing regular feedback, and fostering a supportive environment that promotes professional growth and high performance.
  • Oversee employee training and development programs to ensure that the site operations team is equipped with the latest skills, knowledge, and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, engagement, and retention while maintaining high standards of performance.


Candidate Profile

The Director of Manufacturing will have a proven track record of success leading manufacturing activities. This key position requires a minimum of 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience in a job shop manufacturing environment. The Director of Manufacturing must possess an understanding and passion for developing people. The preferred candidate will possess an understanding of medical and defense industry standards for how PCBA interconnect flex circuits and Thermofoil heating solutions are produced. An undergraduate degree, ideally with a technical or business management focus (e.g. Manufacturing Management, Engineering, Business Administration) is required; an advanced degree is desired.


Qualified candidates will possess a strong operations and manufacturing background with a broad understanding of customer relations, product specifications, and market conditions that affect competitiveness when dealing with engineered products. Experience managing production within a Quality Management System, holding certifications (QMAS, ISO, NadCap, IPC, etc.), and having a proven track record of leading Lean manufacturing improvements, implementing and sustaining 5S, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, and Cell Manufacturing. NetSuite (or broad ERP) experience is a significant plus, along with a proven ability to manage resources and schedules within the system.


The successful candidate must have excellent business acumen and an operations aptitude with strong communication skills and the ability to think strategically. He or she will have an outstanding track record and reputation for driving improvement with business judgment, leadership skills, and integrity. This individual must have the ability to establish immediate credibility at all levels, inside and outside the organization. Exceptional leadership skills are essential, characterized by a drive to succeed through staff development.


Additionally, this individual must have the capacity to collaborate with other leaders within All Flex Solutions and Granite Partners, taking advantage of resources throughout the organization and becoming an integral part of the team and serving the organization as a whole.


Location

All Flex Solutions is headquartered in Northfield, Minnesota, and has four Minnesota manufacturing facilities: one in Northfield and three in Bloomington. The Director of Manufacturing will be based in Bloomington.


Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary in the $165,000 to $180,000 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with an annual bonus and the opportunity to participate in long-term incentives, including a stock appreciation rights (SARs) program.


Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. We also provide a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan with employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it’s needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.

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