Engineering Structures Jobs in Mendota Heights, MN

Summary:

The Quality and Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading and advancing the company's Quality Management System and enterprise-wide continuous improvement strategy. This role drives measurable improvements in customer satisfaction, operational performance, and cost of quality while ensuring compliance with industry standards and company requirements. The position partners cross-functionally to embed a culture of accountability, prevention, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000

Responsibilities:

Quality Leadership

• Own, maintain, and continuously improve the company's Quality Management System, including document control, policy development, and compliance oversight.
• Ensure adherence to applicable industry, regulatory, and company standards.
• Lead internal, external, and supplier audits and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Oversee nonconformance reporting, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage customer complaints and warranty performance, ensuring effective resolution and prevention of recurrence.
• Establish and monitor cost of poor-quality metrics, including scrap, rework, and warranty trends.
• Partner with Supply Chain to support supplier quality standards, evaluations, and performance improvement.
• Develop and implement inspection, testing, and validation processes to ensure product and process integrity.
• Ensure risk-based thinking is embedded in project execution, engineering, and manufacturing processes.
• Prepare executive-level reports summarizing quality performance, trends, and improvement initiatives.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Continuous Improvement:

• Develop and execute a structured continuous improvement roadmap aligned with company strategic objectives.
• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives targeting efficiency, waste reduction, lead time improvement, and margin enhancement.
• Facilitate Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving events across departments.
• Analyze workflows and performance data to identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable solutions.
• Establish KPI dashboards and performance review processes to ensure accountability and measurable outcomes.
• Standardize best practices and ensure long-term sustainability of implemented improvements.
• Drive initiatives that enhance operational scalability and support long-term growth.

Leadership and Culture:

• Champion a culture of integrity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Train and mentor leaders and team members in quality tools, structured problem solving, and process discipline.
• Provide direction across departments regarding quality standards and corrective actions.
• Serve as a change agent, promoting proactive prevention rather than reactive correction.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering, Operations, or related field required.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Experience/Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in managing corporate quality and continuous improvement programs preferred.
• Experience developing and maintaining a formal Quality Management System, including ISO frameworks.
• Proficiency with ERP, PDM/PLM, & LMS programs.
• Proficiency using Microsoft office required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong analytical capability with experience in data analysis, risk assessment, and performance measurement.
• Ability to develop policies, procedures, and structured improvement plans.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and strong observational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with experience working across internal teams, customers, consultants, and suppliers.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive cross-functional accountability.

Performance Expectations:

• Reduction in cost of poor quality and warranty claims.
• Timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions.
• Improvement in key operational KPIs including efficiency, lead time, and defect rates.
• Sustained implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for a long period of time.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions, which may include using hands to handle and manipulate small and large objects.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and reach over the shoulders.
• Must be able to detect, read and interpret visual information in the work area, observe details at a close and far range.

Travel:

• This position requires travel up to 5% of the time including possible international travel as needed.

*Securian Financial Groups internal position title isInfrastructure Consultant.

Position Summary:

We are looking for an AWS Dev OpsEngineer with hands-on experience in AWS Tools to help build and maintain cloud infrastructure that supports our data and analytics platforms. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in cloud engineering who is ready to take ownership of infrastructure components and collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions. Executes projects to research, proof of concept, and implement new solutions. Maintains awareness of trends and technologies to meet new and emerging stakeholder requirements.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Champion the selection of Data and Analytics platforms and tools to be used across the enterprise.
• Engage with users and vendors to execute technology proof of concepts that validate use cases and the value of new solutions.
• Onboard new platforms and tools to ensure solutions are adopted effectively across the organization.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering and Data Science teams to identify tooling gaps and inefficiencies and partner to implement solutions for their needs.
• Build and maintain AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Configure and manage core AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, Lambda, Glue, Redshift and VPC Networking.
• Support data engineering and analytics teams by provisioning and optimizing cloud resources for data pipelines and analytics workloads.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using tools like CloudWatch.
• Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and deployment automation.
• Ensure infrastructure security through proper IAM policies, encryption, and network configurations.
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and solution architects to improve infrastructure design and performance.
• Document infrastructure processes and configurations for operational transparency and team knowledge sharing.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and organize requirements to identify options.
• Ability to build productive relationships and collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
• Proficient in managing and maintaining Linux-based systems, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. Experienced with shell scripting, system security, user management, and automation tools to ensure reliable and efficient server operations.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with a focus on AWS.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data and data storage technology RDS Postgres, S3
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK).
• Experience with AWS services relevant to data and analytics (e.g., Glue, Redshift).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Git, GitHub, CI/CD, Docker).
• Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of cloud networking, security, and cost optimization principles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, Associate Developer or Associate Machine Learning Engineer).
• Exposure to big data tools and frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hive). Airflow, Control M, Streamsets
• Cloud Data Platforms: Snowflake, AWS Redshift, RDS, Postgres
• Data Governance & Cataloging: Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC), Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC)
• Master Data Management: Reltio MDM for authoritative data domains
• AI Enablement: SageMaker, AWS Bedrock, Textract, etc. for AI development, MLflow for model lifecycle management
• Experience working in agile or cross-functional teams.

#LI-Hybrid**This position willhave a hybrid working arrangement, workingin-officefor a minimum of3days aweek.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. Ifyou'reina commutable distance (90 minutes)you'lljoin us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Data Science Sr Analyst or Data Science Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.*

Summary

As an Operational Support Data Scientist at Securian Financial, you will bridge advanced analytics and day-to-day business operations by designing, deploying, monitoring, and continuously improving AI-driven solutions that support enterprise processes.

This role focuses on supporting reliable, scalable, and explainable AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency, decision support, customer experience, and risk management across Digital, Marketing, Sales, and Servicing functions.

You will operate at the intersection of data science, MLOps, and the business - ensuring models are maintained, enhanced, monitored, and aligned with Securian's Enterprise Data Strategy Vision and Operating Principles.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

AI Solution Development & Deployment

• Work with business teams to enhance existing solutions to enhance and optimize existing AI/ML solutions.

• Deploy and manage solutions using cloud-native tools (e.g., AWS SageMaker).

Operational Model Support & Optimization

• Monitor model performance, data drift, and operational KPIs.

• Troubleshoot production issues and continuously enhance and optimize models for performance, stability, and cost efficiency.

• Establish measurement frameworks to quantify operational impact of deployed solutions.

Data Engineering & Analytical Execution

• Transform structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data into actionable features and insights.

• Perform exploratory analysis and visualization to identify operational improvement opportunities.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to productionize data solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement & Explainability

• Partner with cross-functional operational stakeholders to understand business workflows and translate them into AI-enabled solutions.

• Communicate complex AI methodologies and results clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ensure model transparency, explainability, fairness, and ethical AI application in alignment with enterprise governance standards.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing, deploying, or supporting production AI/ML models in cloud environments.

• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with tools such as AWS SageMaker and GitHub.

• Experience building operationalized data science solutions (not just prototypes).

• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and model validation techniques.

• Ability to clearly explain technical concepts, model outputs, and operational trade-offs to stakeholders.

• Strong ethical judgment with a commitment to responsible and unbiased AI development.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in data science, applied AI, or machine learning.

• Experience supporting AI solutions in operational or production environments.

• Familiarity with MLOps practices, model governance frameworks, and automation tooling.

• Experience working in regulated industries (financial services preferred).

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

To view our privacy statement click here

To view our legal statement click here

About the Role

As a Product Designer, you are passionate creative, responsible for developing products and packaging for CURiO Brands that are innovative, beautiful, safe, and sellable to end consumers. You have a strong artist hand and are confident in illustration, painting, and other traditional mediums. You'll leverage your unique talents, such as illustration and surface design, to create and source custom vessels (glass, metal, and ceramic) and secondary packaging (paper boxes, tubes, bags, labels, hangtags), through the opportunity to work on CURiO's exciting brands Capri Blue, Thymes, and Otherland.

***This role is for candidates who reside within 60 miles of our office in Minneapolis, MN***

What You'll Do

Design & Concept:

• Collaborate with Product Design Manager and team, along with Brand to research and concept new product ideas.
• Develop mood boards for new product collections and product formats.
• Push creative boundaries to drive great design and strong innovation.
• Proactively research market trends and innovation opportunities.
• Work with vendors to source and develop new techniques and manufacturing capabilities.
• Prepare creative presentations and present concepts to internal brand team and external customers.
• Demonstrate systematic approach in designs for varying structures, materials, sizes and product types.
• Brand steward, keen eye for detail, refine designs across selected product assortment.
• Create 3D renderings, recommend dimensions, and determine materials for product and packaging.
• Communicate with domestic and international vendors to achieve design intent, construction, safety, and usability goals. Contribute problem-solving ideas throughout the development process.
• Participate in the approval of prototype samples for style details, construction, safety, and usability. Organize and label incoming samples and approved counters.
• Attend weekly Design & Innovation status meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Work 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.
• Develop constructive and collaborative working relationships with vendors, colleagues, and others, maintaining them over time to produce successful results for the design team.
• Request price quotes and work with vendors to ensure target costs are achieved.
• Work closely with Project Management team and Cost Analyst on costing exercises. Contribute to product cost discussions, providing insights and ideas on how to cost engineer new developments to meet cost objectives.
• Work with the production artist for execution of final printable files.
• Work closely with external vendors, helping to build strong partnerships.
• Work closely with print vendors to develop structures, reviews proofs for color/ detail accuracy and attend press checks as needed. Color advocate for the brand standards.
• Cut and mock-up packaging/ product samples to support marketing team with photoshoot and sample needs.
• Provide design specifics and photos of development samples for specification documents.

As a Curio Team Member

• You exemplify CURiO Cornerstones and strive for personal leadership in your role.
• You collaborate across teams and maintain a positive, respectful, and cooperative workplace environment.
• You take ownership of your professional development by seeking learning opportunities and staying current in your field.
• You manage your time effectively and work with others to contribute to team and company goals.
• You follow all safety guidelines, report concerns promptly, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• You understand that success in your role could include occasional extended work hours as necessary to meet seasonal deadlines and that periodically, you may be asked to perform other duties not included in your role description.

What You Bring

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts degree; emphasis in graphic or industrial design or equivalent work experience
• Two years' experience in product or packaging development or design
• Brings passion for the creative work and brand storytelling
• Strong knowledge of design techniques, ability to think creatively, with an eye for color and design
• Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with team members and across multiple departments, managing a large volume of projects simultaneously
• Proficient in design software; Adobe CS (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred:

• Surface design and illustration skills
• 3D printer experience

Core Competencies:

• Committed to development strong ideas and excellent execution
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail, well organized, and systematic in working
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to present concepts and ideas with exceptional presentation and writing skills
• Excellent initiative and follow-through
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with business partners
• Self-Driven, energetic, able to work independently
• Ability to maintain and protect company proprietary information.

Additional Information

• Travel Requirement: less than 5%
• Work Environment: General office or home office environment
• Physical Requirements:
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move items weighing 10 – 15 pounds.
• When in a facility, occasional exposure to dusty and fragrant conditions

Why Join CURiO

At CURiO, we craft beautiful experiences for the home and body through our fragrance and personal care brands. We're committed to creating a collaborative, inclusive workplace where talent can thrive and grow. You'll be part of a passionate team driving meaningful work — with the agility of a growth company and the heart of a purpose-driven brand.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Curio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.

This position is for a junior to mid-level electrical engineer to provide assistance to the CRM Instruments HW Released Product Engineering group (a.k.a. continuation engineering, sustaining engineering, product support). This group participates in several cross functional teams for market released external medical instrumentation products. Cross functional project teams include members from Product Development, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sourcing, Contract Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Reliability, and Regulatory functions. The group's primary objective is to provide the design expertise necessary to support continuity of quality and compliant products. This electrical engineer will be taking work direction from the engineers on staff to fulfill various technical and documentation responsibilities.

**Position Responsibilities:

* Assess supplier driven changes, component changes, and component obsolescence for potential impact against product functional requirements and document the testing required or rationale (analysis) for no testing.

* Create test plans and reports, and coordinate product testing.

* Evaluate returned product to determine the root cause of field returns and establish design improvements.

* Create and implement engineering changes in the Product Data Management system. This includes leading the cross functional change review and approval process.

* Communicate technical details and achieve the necessary understanding and trust from non-technical audiences.

* Provide technical expertise to support electrical and mechanical projects that expand the capabilities of existing product and system solutions.

* Review and analyze circuit schematics and technical component specifications.

* Design, simulate, and test analog and digital circuits either independently or while working closely with a design technician for the development of improved solutions and evaluation of returned product.

* Generate high quality formal documentation and records.

* Manage, configure, track, verify, and transport test samples.

* Assess the impact of changing regulatory standards on existing medical products and assess the impact of changes in medical products against existing regulatory standards.

* Typical issues are reactive and are often urgent, so priorities change frequently, and issues must be resolved quickly to assure quality and continuity of supply. Some issues requiring resolution may contain a mechanical element as well. Leverage area expertise and learn new design elements to quickly become the design expert as issues require.

**Required Qualifications:

* 0 to 5 years industry experience

* Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or another Engineering with a very strong focus in electronics

* Must have the capability of functioning independently as an Electrical Engineer with minimal supervision

* Skills include analog/digital circuit design and troubleshooting, laboratory practices, circuit simulation, product testing, and design of experiments

* Demonstrated problem solving skills

* Strong written communication skills

* Proven experience working effectively both independently and with multi-functional teams.

**Desired Qualifications:

* Experience in a regulated industry (e.g. medical, aerospace, military).

* Experience in the development or support of medical products

* Experience with evolving technology such as USB, Bluetooth, mobile (cellular) technology, and WiFi

* Experience in manufacturing or post market support

* General understanding of how to interpret and apply industry recognized standards, especially for medical electronic products

* Strong verbal skills

* Experience with quick turn assignments

*Securian Financial Groups internal position title isEngineering Senior Analyst. It is eligible to be hired at the Senior Analyst or Consultant levels depending on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the candidate.

Position Summary:

Securian Financial is seeking a motivated Financial Systems Engineer to join our Financial Product Ecosystem (FPE) team, where you'll help shape the future of the enterprise-wide SAP financial system. In this hybrid role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, enhance systems, and drive innovation in an agile environment. Ideal for someone with a background in software development and a passion for continuous learning, this position offers the opportunity to grow expertise in SAP technologies while making a tangible impact on financial operations and decision-making.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Product & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with Product Owners, System Architects, and business stakeholders to define user stories and deliver effective solutions in an agile environment.
• Own and manage incoming projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.

System Enhancement & Support

• Lead enhancements and troubleshoot issues across the SAP ecosystem.
• Support batch process resolution, including job setup, updates, and root cause analysis. This includes participation in an overnight on-call rotation quarterly for a total of approximately 2-3 weeks a quarter, supported by a collaborative team structure.

Quality & Documentation

• Ensure deliverables are testable, well-documented, and meet the needs of both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Assist with audit and security activities to maintain data integrity and compliance.

Technology Leadership & Learning

• Serve as a technical thought leader for current and future solutions, driving adoption and innovation as well as bridging the gap between technical work and business functional knowledge.
• Build expertise in SAP technologies including:
• Core SAP Tools: ABAP and FPSL (Financial Product Sub-Ledger)
• Programming & Integration: Java, Python, REST, SOAP, ABAP, HANA SDI
• Scheduling & Reporting: Control-M, SAP Fiori Tiles

Continuous Improvement

• Stay ahead of evolving technologies and proactively identify opportunities to improve system performance and user experience.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with financial systems such as SAP.
• Hands-on software development experience, including configuring and debugging enterprise applications using technologies such as Java, Python, REST, and SOAP.
• Familiarity with platforms such as AWS, ABAP, and HANA SDI, with a demonstrated ability to quickly ramp up in new tools.
• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experienced in agile methodologies with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Advanced communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders and lead discussions effectively.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-6 years of experience as an engineering or product analyst, with a proven track record of delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Hands-on experience with SAP modules such as ABAP and FPSL.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Proficient in Control-M for batch scheduling and SAP Fiori Tiles for operational reporting.
• Strong understanding of batch processing, auditing practices, and financial/operational reporting workflows.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals.
  

#LI-Hybrid**This position willhave a hybrid working arrangement, workingin-officefor a minimum of3days aweek.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. Ifyou'reina commutable distance (90 minutes)you'lljoin us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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Do you see opportunities where others see obstacles and know how to turn vision into reality for your customers? We are looking for a dynamic and independent hunter that can not only see the possibilities for our customers but can also paint the picture!

Would you like to work for a company that will value your work? Our company, AdvancedTek, is a sales organization for Stratasys, Formlabs, and EOS Metal 3D printers. Established in 1993 we have become the upper Midwest leader and respected source in the growing additive manufacturing industry.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Outside Sales Representative with a proven track record in sales. The candidate must posses a relentless \"hunter\" mentality to drive new business opportunities and cultivate strong client relationships. This role requires strong self-sourced pipeline generation and territory management experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record of self-generated pipeline and territory ownership with a consultative, solution-focused sales approach. MUST be based in the Minneapolis - St. Paul region.

**Responsibilities:**

- Identify and target potential clients in various industries to promote and sell additive manufacturing solutions.

- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed sales targets.

- Conduct in-depth product presentations and demonstrations to showcase the value of our additive manufacturing technologies.

- Build and nurture long-term relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions.

- Collaborate closely with the internal team to ensure smooth implementation and customer satisfaction.

**Requirements:**

- Minimum of 2 years of successful outside sales experience, preferably in the additive manufacturing or manufacturing industry.

- Proven ability to prospect, negotiate, and close deals with a strong focus on achieving and surpassing sales goals.

- In-depth knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies and their applications is a plus.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

- Self-motivated with a proactive \"hunter\" mentality and a passion for driving business growth.

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or relevant field preferred.

**Perks and Benefits:**

- Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure.

- Comprehensive benefits package including health, FSA, employer paid short-term & long-term disability, matching 401(k).

- Collaborative and supportive work environment fostering professional development.

-Expense reimbursement

Join our team at AdvancedTek and be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming manufacturing through cutting-edge additive technologies. If you are a driven sales professional ready to make an impact, apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and successes in additive manufacturing sales.

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Global Market Manager – Industrial Manufacturing | Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN

Compensation: $125 - 150K annually (flexible for exceptional experience)

Location: Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area (onsite with flexibility; local candidates only)

Travel: Occasional international

Are you energized by data-driven strategy, cross-market analysis, and shaping where a company goes next? This global industrial manufacturer is looking for a Global Market Manager to lead market prioritization and growth strategy across a wide range of industrial vertical markets—from robotics and automation to commercial and medical applications. You’ll play a pivotal role in uncovering the biggest opportunities and turning insights into action.

Responsibilities

• Lead global market analysis across industrial, transportation, commercial, and medical segments to identify and prioritize high-value opportunities.
• Build a clear, data-backed picture of market potential by merging ERP (QAD) and CRM (HubSpot) data, developing market prioritization models, and shaping growth focus for 35+ markets.
• Partner with sales, R&D, and engineering teams to define the Industrial market strategy, driving global initiatives that grow revenue and market share.
• Collaborate with engineering on new product roadmaps, translating customer insight and market trends into product direction and launch priorities.
• Support commercial execution—from pricing and forecasting through to campaign development, tradeshows, and go-to-market tactics.
• Explore strategic partnerships and alternative go-to-market models, identifying complementary opportunities that expand product and market reach.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of product or market management experience within industrial sectors; exposure to mechanical or engineered products preferred.
• A strategic mindset paired with hands-on analytical skills—expertise in Excel, HubSpot, and ZoomInfo is key.
• Proven ability to drive market prioritization and business growth through quantitative analysis, customer discovery, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong understanding of engineering personas, mechanical design integration, and new product development lifecycles.
• Clear communicator and collaborator with a global outlook and comfort working across time zones and cultures.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.

Why You’ll Love This Role

This is your opportunity to take an established global player into new territories. Your insights will shape where the business invests next—from emerging robotics applications to high-end industrial systems. If you enjoy connecting the dots between data, market needs, and innovation—you’ll thrive here.

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Engineering Sr Analyst, Engineering Analyst, or Engineering Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.*

Summary:

The Digital Standards Guide (DSG) team is responsible for the development, maintenance, and evolution of Securian's enterprise design system - delivering reusable, accessible, and brandaligned UI components used across digital experiences. Our work enables consistency, efficiency, and highquality user experiences by partnering closely with UX, design, accessibility, and product teams. We support the full lifecycle of components, from discovery and design through development, testing, accessibility validation, and documentation.

We are seeking a FrontEnd Development Engineer who is passionate about building accessible, scalable, and usercentered interfaces. In this role, you will develop and support DSG components and patterns that empower product teams across the organization. You will work closely with design, accessibility consultants, and product partners to ensure solutions meet brand standards, usability best practices, and technical excellence.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Develop, test, review, and maintain frontend components and patterns using HTML, CSS/Sass, JavaScript, and ARIA to meet accessibility standards.

• Build reusable, flexible, and scalable UI components and patterns aligned to DSG guidelines and Securian's brand.

• Support the component lifecycle, including intake, development, QA, accessibility audit, iteration, and release.

• Collaboration & Partnership

• Work closely with UX designers, accessibility specialists, analytics partners, and product teams to build solutions that meet user needs.

• Participate in design reviews, provide engineering perspective, and advise teams adopting DSG components.

• Partner with product teams to identify improvements and ensure successful implementation across applications.

• Documentation & Guidance

• Contribute to technical documentation, usage guidance, best practices, and migration/support materials for developers and designers.

• Assist in maintaining and improving internal DSG resources, including documentation sites and onboarding materials.

• Continuous Improvement

• Stay up to date on modern frontend standards, accessibility guidelines, and design system best practices.

• Identify opportunities to enhance component quality, performance, scalability, and accessibility.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience with frontend development using HTML, CSS/Sass, and JavaScript.

• Strong understanding of semantic markup, accessibility fundamentals, and ARIA.

• Experience building reusable, maintainable frontend components or UI patterns.

• Proficiency with version control systems (preferably Git, GitHub).

• Ability to selfmanage workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills; strong collaboration mindset.

• Creative problemsolver with a resultsoriented approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with design systems or component library development.

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.x guidelines and experience writing Level AAcompliant code.

• Experience with modern build tools such as npm,Webpack, Rollup, or Vite.

• Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).

• Experience writing automated tests (unit, visual regression, accessibility).

• Experience with CSS preprocessors or frameworks (LESS, Sass).

• Familiarity with Web Components and componentdriven architectures.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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