Engineering Jobs in Hopkins Minnesota

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.

Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services
• 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time
• Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech

Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportechs reasonable and good-faith estimate for the range of new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is between $77,500 - $87,500 annually. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Job Summary

To assist the Production Manager by overseeing the manufacturing process on an operating shift and performing responsibilities of the manager as needed. This position will create and coordinate strategic decisions regarding staffing, planning, training, performance and communication across all shifts. This position requires a visible and engaged leadership style that empowers and promotes involvement, communication, clear expectations, accountability and a passion for excellence.

Essential Job Functions

• Coach, mentor and develop employees, which includes production supervisors and VSTLs across all shifts to ensure alignment of strategy across the entire value stream. Identify and develop high potential employees for greater levels of responsibility and scope of position
• Lead and sustain strategic Value Stream improvements by driving accountability, optimizing performance metrics, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across operations.
• Serve as the designated backup to the Production Manager, ensuring seamless continuity of daily operations and management-level communication by leading Tier III, Labor Planning, and L10 meetings in their absence.
• Provide leadership oversight to Production Supervisors by reinforcing performance expectations, delivering developmental feedback, and mentoring emerging leaders, with readiness to assume direct supervisory responsibility when required.
• Oversee new product launches, making sure processes run smoothly, problems are addressed quickly, and targets are met so products reach customers on time
• Create daily production schedule for the value stream to allow for supervisors to plan work and personnel assignments for their shifts.
• Review daily production schedule for the department in order to plan work and personnel assignments for the shift.
• Create and deliver presentations to direct reports, peers, etc., on operational topics.
• Lead, manage and hold team accountable to organizations policies and procedures which includes completing probationary reviews, quarterly check ins and year end performance management of direct team. Recommends performance increases and developmental opportunities in partnership with the Production Manager
• Hire, train and evaluate staff.
• Achieve desired results in safety by demonstrating personal commitment and leading safety processes to sustain a safe work environment. Implement and coordinate department safety education and processes in accordance with company best practices and policies.
• Champion organizational alignment by communicating company strategy to production teams and ensuring employee questions and feedback are shared with senior leadership.
• Anticipate and determine cause of delays in shift operations and take appropriate action to meet shipping schedules. Report promptly to Production Manager when delays occur, estimate time of delay and when operations will be resumed.
• Lead the implementation of SOPs and best practices to improve efficiency and quality and report key performance indicators to senior management.
• With department manager and appropriate staff personnel, review operations where cost standards are not being met to determine causes and apply corrective measures and lean principles.
• Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving, decision making and recognizing them for outstanding work during daily pre-shift communication meetings and ongoing developmental 1:1s.
• Collaborates with departments and shifts across organization.
• Provide exceptional customer service by effectively communicating information with internal and external customers.
• Foster an environment that aligns with Sportechs core beliefs and values and builds upon a culture that is in service to our people and community.
• Create a great place to work through developing first class leaders and driving a culture of continuous improvement, safe working environment, and open dialogue.
• Act as a change agent, promoting flexible and open mindsets to new opportunities.
• Partner with HR to ensure proper procedures are being followed.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5-10 years supervisory experience required. Previous experience in manufacturing supervision strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage personnel across multiple shifts.
• Demonstrated leadership presence with an ability to influence, inspire and guide teams, maintaining credibility while fostering engagement and accountability at all levels
• Strong aptitude for reviewing data, identifying trends, and making informed decisions, with thorough attention to detail to ensure operational accuracy and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated capability to address and resolve workplace issues constructively and effectively, maintaining positive team dynamics
• Equipment trouble-shooting and mechanical aptitude strongly preferred.

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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-$27/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 OF THE POSITION:

Responsible for assisting with the production process in the machining department. Inventory and stocking of the tool crib. Breaking down and setting up tooling for the machining centers. Moves carts and dollies with items on them. Assists in cleanup.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Create and maintain tooling lists for actively used machine programs.
• Set up necessary tooling for machinists prior to machining operations.
• Tear down, inspect, and place used tooling in the appropriate locations.
• Stock good quality tooling back into the replenishment system.
• Perform inventory checks on replenishable tooling on a routine basis.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and functional tool room and storage system in accordance with proper 5S practices.
• Implement and maintain 5S projects in the tool room and machine shop.
• Work with programmers and Shift Supervisor to troubleshoot tooling issues and provide technical support to machinists as needed.
• Work with programmers and tool room coordinator to test potential tooling upgrades and new technology.
• Observe safe work practices.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good housekeeping practices.
• Knowledge of, or the desire to learn the machine shop environment and tooling needs.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Xcel, Word, and Outlook
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Technical Degree in machining preferred, currently enrolled in machining courses is acceptable.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of prior experience working in a machine shop tool room and/or good working knowledge of CNC machining and tooling highly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 10/12-hour shift
• Twist/Turn- 34-66% during a 10/12-hour shift
• Kneel/Squat- 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift
• Sit- 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift.
• Stand/Walk- 67-100% during a 10/12-hour shift
• Overhead Reaching- 0-33% during a 10/12-hour shift
• Ladder/Stair- 0-33% during a 10/12-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: 25-35 Hourly Wage

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This role involves investigative work in the field, office, and lab to determine the root cause of failures, mainly related to the building's skeleton (structural elements) and skin (building envelope).

The Forensic Structural Engineer will take a hands-on approach to engineering, working in the field, testing facility, and office.

Additionally, this role will require the individual to learn new things, conduct technical research, and write engineering reports.

The Forensic Structural Engineer will branch out from typical design work and investigate to determine the cause of failures related to building structures.

This role consists of very little to near no design aspects.

The focus is on the laws of physics, and the basis of engineering principles, and the correct application of these to the built environment.

The role requires the engineer to "go beyond the code and like it! Essential Functions Complete hands-on failure analysis assignments in the field and testing facility Document facts and report finalization of findings Technical research Ability to apply theories and knowledge to real-world situations Complete assignments on time as requested by the client Conduct ethical practices consistently Convey complex issues in an understandable manner to a lay audience through report writing Essential Skills for Performing the Job Self-motivated Problem-solving Detail-oriented Written and verbal communication Required Education and Experience Master's in civil engineering Ph.D.

in civil engineering 5 years supervisory or project management experience Other Requirements Licensed Professional Engineer Valid Driver's License in good standing, and demonstrated safe driving habits Ability to pass a background check as required for the position Position Type/Expected Hours This is a full-time position.

Some flexibility in hours is permitted, but s/he must be available during the standard work hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Physical Demands This position is a combination of fieldwork, travel-related work, and sedentary work.

An employee is regularly required to drive, stand, sit, walk, reach, type, talk, hear, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, push, pull, carry, and lift up to 50 pounds.

An employee may also be required to traverse wooded and/or uneven terrain, enter structures, use ladders, walk on roofs, enter small spaces, and work in various weather conditions.

Travel Regular travel will be required as a part of the Structural Forensic Engineer job.

Some overnight travel may be required.

Disclaimer Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Eligible candidates will be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

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is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

**Candidate must be willing to go into office 3 days a week**

Senior Full-Stack AI & Data Engineer – Contract

RBA is an established leader and trusted partner for enterprise and mid-size organizations seeking to transform their business through technology solutions. As a Digital and Technology consultancy, we combine strategic insight with technical expertise to deliver impactful, scalable solutions that align with business goals. We take pride in working with some of the most recognized companies in our market—while fostering a culture that blends challenging career opportunities with a collaborative, fun work environment.

We are seeking a Senior Full-Stack AI & Data Engineer to join our growing Data & AI practice, supporting a high-impact client. In this role, you will lead the design and development of end-to-end AI-powered applications that drive personalization, predictive analytics, and next-generation digital experiences.

You'll partner with business stakeholders, product teams, and engineers to build production-grade AI solutions—from data pipelines and model development to APIs and user-facing applications. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across the full stack, modern data platforms, and generative AI technologies, with a passion for solving complex business challenges through innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end AI-powered applications, including backend APIs and user-facing interfaces, to enable scalable and intuitive AI solutions.
• Build and maintain robust APIs using technologies such as Node.js, NestJS, or FastAPI, and develop modern web applications using React or similar frameworks.
• Develop, fine-tune, and deploy machine learning models using frameworks such as PyTorch and Scikit-learn.
• Implement advanced generative AI solutions, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and multi-modal AI applications.
• Design and build agentic AI systems using frameworks such as LangChain, enabling multi-step reasoning, tool use, and automation.
• Architect and optimize end-to-end data pipelines (ETL/ELT) using Python, SQL, and orchestration tools such as Airflow.
• Manage and integrate data workflows within Snowflake, leveraging technologies such as Snowpark or Cortex.
• Implement monitoring and observability for AI systems, including tracking model performance, drift, latency, and reliability.
• Design and deploy cloud-native solutions using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate data into actionable insights and intelligent applications.
• Contribute to DevOps best practices, including infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) and automated testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in AI ethics, data governance, and code quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience across full-stack development, including backend (Node.js/Python) and frontend frameworks (React or similar).
• Strong experience designing and building data pipelines and modern data platforms, including expertise in SQL and data modeling.
• Proven experience deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments, including MLOps and model lifecycle management.
• Hands-on experience with generative AI technologies, including LLMs, prompt engineering, and RAG architectures.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in client-facing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Snowflake, including Snowpark, Cortex, or similar data platform capabilities.
• Experience building agent-based AI systems or working with frameworks such as LangChain.
• Familiarity with vector databases and semantic search architectures.
• Experience developing mobile applications using React Native or Flutter.
• Knowledge of mobile architecture, UI/UX principles, and API integration patterns.
• Experience deploying applications to Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
• Familiarity with security and authentication protocols, including OAuth2, biometric authentication, and secure data handling.
• Cloud or data platform certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, or similar).

Leadership & Culture

• Demonstrate leadership through mentorship, technical guidance, and promoting engineering best practices.
• Balance innovation with pragmatism—able to work across cutting-edge AI solutions and foundational data engineering tasks.
• Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced consulting environment with a strong focus on client impact and delivery excellence.

Engineering Operations Manager - Manufacturing

We are seeking a hands-on technical leader to run operations and drive performance in safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. This role is responsible for leading production teams, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring consistent execution of manufacturing goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing and production operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Manage, coach, and develop production supervisors and hourly teams.
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvements to increase efficiency, throughput, and productivity.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Support production planning and scheduling to meet customer demand.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment or production operations.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Please reference job code 20605 with your response.

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.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Manager, Engineering to join our Minneapolis Milk Plant in Minneapolis, MN. In this newly created role, you will oversee and manage all aspects of the engineering and maintenance functions optimizing productivity and maintaining the facility's infrastructure and equipment. As a people leader, you will direct a team of maintenance supervisors and technicians and work closely with plant management to accomplish goals while demonstrating Kemps' Culture of Excellence principles.

Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients, and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm owners.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure mechanical and electrical expertise is available to production and other departments to maintain production systems, utilities, buildings, and grounds in a 24-hour 7-day per week operation.
• Ensure the site has an effective predictive/preventative maintenance program which has a maintenance strategy for all assets to remove unscheduled down time, increase the lifespan of assets by keeping them in optimal condition, and contain maintenance strategies so assets are timely maintained to minimize costs of asset breakdowns.
• Utilize a computerized maintenance management system to optimize asset utilization through scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate with plant management and corporate staff to utilize equipment to improve employee safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness by utilizing Continuous Improvement techniques and a Management Operating Structure (MOS).
• Collaborate with senior management to identify and prioritize capital improvement projects. Recommend expense or capital projects which are necessary or will improve productivity, safety, or operational efficiency.
• Remain current with the latest and emerging industry regulations and codes relative to mechanical and electrical systems design and operation.
• Prepare and manage the department's budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources.
• Perform replacement analysis of equipment considering space costs, depreciation, service life, and maintenance costs; advise production management of information and recommend appropriate actions.
• Source and evaluate vendors, contractors, and suppliers to obtain quality products and services at competitive prices. Negotiate contracts and agreements with external parties as necessary.
• Promote a safe and environmentally sound workplace that complies with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provide management of employees directly or through supervisors to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action, and performance management. If a collective bargaining agreement exists, may participate in negotiations, grievances, or other contract-related activities and discussions.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is strongly preferred.
• 8+ years' experience in engineering or maintenance functions in a food manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience of maintenance personnel is required.
• Experience managing budgets and capital projects.
• Ability to develop, scope, schedule, budget, and lead plant capex projects utilizing CAD and/or other tools.
• Experience with electrical motor control circuitry up to 480V 3 phase is preferred.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting; Allen Bradley experience preferred.
• Ammonia/Refrigeration level 2 certification required (or willing to obtain certification).
• Boiler 1B or greater MN license required (or willing to obtain certification).
• Technical knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, regulatory compliance, and environmental best practices required.
• Union (for union facilities), Safety, and Worker's Compensation experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Auto CAD (preferred).
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.

Benefits:

• Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work for dairy farm families

Primary Objective:

To drive successful pricing outcomes through accurate, data-driven costing and pricing processes across projects. This role will engage with customers' technical teams to adequately understand the customer need and ensure we cost estimate effectively, with the overarching goal of enabling Spectrum to best serve existing and new accounts through competitive and accurate pricing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a technical liaison to customers, providing confidence in engineering expertise and guiding them through technical discussions of clarity and feasibility of proposed opportunities.
• Engage with customers to understand and provide relevant feedback (e.g., opportunities to drive down cost without impacting efficacy) on technical details of their quote requests and design elements.
• Oversee project cost estimation for incoming opportunities within aligned product group, including developing cost and engineering process assumptions and designing/executing methodologies for accurate quoting.
• Leverage pricing tools to provide commercial team members with pricing guidance.
• Work closely with internal engineering, product, and sales teams to ensure they have all the inputs necessary to develop an accurate cost estimate and pricing guidance.
• Engage relevant Spectrum personnel to determine relevant factors such as tool availability, production capacity, and capability limits.
• Engage with third-party vendors to get cost estimates of key materials / products that they will need to produce the finished product.
• Identify and communicate impactful opportunities to simplify costing processes and improve overall customer response time efficiency.
• Provide margin guidance, as a technical and customer-facing voice contributing to overall company pricing strategies.

Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree or related field preferred. Appropriate experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in technical cost estimation, value engineering, or product design within a manufacturing or industrial setting. Experience with a CDMO strongly preferred.
• Candidate must have experience with technical design, technical process, and customer engagement in technical sales or engineering roles.
• Candidate must have knowledge and demonstrate understanding of manufacturing processes, material selection, and production cost drivers, with familiarity with design specifications.
• Candidate preferred to have strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Candidate preferred to have knowledge and demonstrate understanding of some economic, accounting, and financial principles
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to engage with non-engineering stakeholders via simplifying complex technical concepts.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, supply chain, and product marketing teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple RFQs, technical discussions, and costing exercises effectively.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident due to CUI/ITAR program compliance.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to assist with production activities as required.

Work Environment:

• Office and Production floor
• Occasional travel required.