Engineering Structures Scimago Jobs in Long Lake, MN

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• Design, communicate, and execute detailed operational plans to complete assigned project deliverables in support of CRM new product development programs.
  
• Monitor project progress and performance against defined schedules, milestones, and commitments; proactively identify risks, delays, or resource constraints.
  
• Take ownership of issue resolution by identifying root causes, driving corrective actions, and escalating when appropriate to minimize schedule and cost impacts.
  
• Coordinate vendor activities, including:
  
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  • Communicating technical and schedule requirements
    
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• Support material procurement activities by interfacing with Supply Chain and external suppliers to ensure timely availability of components and materials required to meet project needs.
  
• Identify, secure, and coordinate cross functional resources required to execute project tasks, including R\&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Material Compliance teams.
  
• Develop and maintain project schedules, task plans, and status reports using established project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).
  
• Coordinate engineering documentation and project artifacts in compliance with design control, quality system, and documentation requirements.
  
• Prepare and present clear, concise project updates to stakeholders, including progress, risks, mitigation plans, and upcoming milestones.
  
• Support design owners by clarifying design intent and technical requirements when interfacing with vendors or cross functional partners, reducing burden on core design teams.
  
• Participate in meetings and forums as needed to support project execution, issue resolution, and alignment across functions.
  

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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, or related discipline).
  
• 3-5 years of experience supporting engineering or product development projects in a regulated environment.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously.
  
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface with vendors, engineers, and cross functional partners.
  
• Proven ability to work independently as a self directed contributor, taking ownership of tasks and determining the best path to execution with minimal supervision.
  
• Working knowledge of project management principles and tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent).
  

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• Experience in the medical device industry (strongly preferred).
  
• Familiarity with FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and design control processes.
  
• Experience coordinating or managing external vendors or contractors, including schedule tracking and delivery accountability.
  
• Prior exposure to new product development (NPD) programs.
  
• Ability to operate effectively in environments with ambiguity and evolving priorities.
  

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• Within the first 6-12 months, success will be demonstrated by:
  
• Consistent on time delivery of assigned project deliverables
  
• Positive feedback from project stakeholders and cross functional partners
  
• Effective management of vendor timelines and material deliveries
  
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, anticipate issues, and proactively drive solutions
  

Job Title: Manufacturing/Process Engineer

Duration: 6+ Months (Possible extension)

Location: Maple Grove, MN 55311

Onsite Role

Responsibilities:

• Leads clinical build line, own process development deliverables such as process validation documentation, characterize process, support commercialization activity.
• Works cooperatively with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.
• Consistently generates innovative and unique solutions to meet department goals.
• Successfully completes complex engineering work and contributes to new product development teams and product support, typically including the following activities: technology development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, Six Sigma, process study, process improvements, and report preparation.
• Selects process improvement techniques to solve complex problems and make sound equipment and process recommendations.
• Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from complex test results.
• Designs and prepares complex reports and communicates results to the technical community.
• Designs and coordinates complex engineering tests and experiments.
• Coordinates, manages, and documents project goals and progress and recommends appropriate revisions.
• Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment.
• Completes and manages complex Capital Equipment Request Authorizations (CERA’s).
• Leads in the identification, implementation, and management of production goals.
• Trains, develops, and/or provides work direction to operators, technicians, and engineers.

Education/Experience:

• 5+ years of experience
• BS in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, BioMed)
• Knowledge of electropolishing preferred
• Experience with Keyence and Sensofar measurement technology

Our client is seeking a senior Site Leader to oversee the full operation of a mid-sized manufacturing facility operating as a subsidiary of a larger global organization. The business continues to receive strong strategic investment and plays a critical role within the broader company. This opening is due to a planned retirement, creating a rare opportunity to step into an established operation with stability, executive visibility, and runway for continued growth.

This role functions as the top leader at the site and reports directly to the Divisional General Manager. The Site Leader carries full accountability for performance, culture, and long-term direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full P&L ownership
• Leadership of cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, finance, HR, fulfillment, and warehousing
• Execution of strategic initiatives that support growth, scalability, and operational excellence
• Driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Building and developing a strong leadership bench and performance culture
• Partnering with engineering and divisional leadership to align site strategy and investment
• Ensuring customer satisfaction, delivery performance, and operational reliability

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business required; advanced degree preferred
• 8-10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
• Demonstrated success owning P&L in a manufacturing environment
• Background in lean, operational excellence, or Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Excellent communication, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities

Opportunity:

The facility serves as a key contributor within a financially strong parent organization. This is a highly visible leadership role offering meaningful autonomy, executive-level exposure, and the opportunity to shape the next phase of the business.

The Project Development Engineer is a senior, client-facing technical leader responsible for shaping early-stage facility and capital projects from concept through approval. This role serves as a strategic advisor to clients, bridging vision, technical feasibility, and financial discipline. The position requires executive presence, strong consultative instincts, and the ability to translate complex building and infrastructure considerations into clear, actionable recommendations that drive long-term value.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical and strategic advisor to clients during early project development and planning phases.
• Partner closely with client executives and internal commercial leaders to support project visioning, feasibility, and decision-making.
• Lead site assessments and facility walk-throughs to identify risks, opportunities, and value-enhancing solutions.
• Translate complex technical analyses into clear, client-ready presentations and recommendations.
• Bridge sales, technical design, and delivery teams to align vision, scope, budget, and execution strategy.
• Guide group decision-making through strong facilitation, presence, and communication.
• Independently manage project development efforts from initial concept through client approval.
• Develop comprehensive analyses related to building systems, site development, and facility performance.
• Balance innovative problem-solving with practical budget constraints and technical realities.
• Build and sustain long-term, trust-based client relationships through consistent delivery and credibility.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, design, and delivery teams to advance projects toward implementation.
• Contribute to organizational reputation by shaping client visions into achievable, value-driven facility solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in building planning, site development, pre-construction design, and construction across building systems.
• Broad technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and building envelope systems.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience building trust-based client relationships through strong communication and executive presence.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to guide group decision-making.
• Experience supporting K–12 facilities, educational programs, or capital planning initiatives is preferred.
• Background in energy analysis, utility evaluation, or energy savings calculations is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE), AIA, or comparable professional certification is preferred.
• Consultative mindset with a balance of creativity, analytical rigor, and fiscal responsibility.
• Client-focused, forward-thinking, and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Comfort with courageous conversations, calculated risk-taking, and managing multiple priorities.

• Pay Range: $27.00 to $35.00 (DOE) Plus Shift Premium
• Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00PM-6:30AM start time
• $4000 Sign On Bonus (half paid at 90 days and half paid at 180 days)
• Generous benefits that start on your 60th day: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• Earn vacation time, and sick leave accrual from day one and paid holidays after 90 days.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on trailers and their refrigeration systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on Class 8 tractors
• Perform simple and complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Must be able to perform the following repairs without supervision:
  • Diagnose, remove, repair, replace or rebuild:
    • clutches
    • water pumps
    • tires
    • tractor suspension
    • minor body repairs
    • rear differentials
    • drive lines
    • transmissions
    • wheel seals
    • brake systems
• Diagnose and tune up or make repairs on diesel engines.
• Perform axle alignments on trailers.
• Troubleshoot cooling systems.
• Conduct diagnostic tests.
• Cut or weld using cutting torch and welding machine.
• Read, understand and use service bulletins and technical manuals.
• Maintain shop tools.
• Complete all paper work and computer input.
• Comply effectively with company work and safety rules.
• Effectively communicate both written and orally with supervisor and peers.
• Follow directions.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Be trained and certified to operate any required equipment within 30 days after hire.
• Comply with company attendance policy.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the job. Must be available for shop on-call rotation, and able to do road calls using a company vehicle.

• Have High School Diploma or GED. Trade school graduate in heavy duty diesel repairs, and/or refrigeration
  classes is preferred. Beginning level is preferred.
• Have 1-2 years job experience on diesel repairs, tractor- trailer, refrigeration maintenance and repairs.
• One year documented experience in fleet maintenance or one-year employment with company at upper scale of Class C Technician.
• Possess basic hand tools (up to ½" drive) and tool storage.
• Possess or acquire within 1 year from date of hire a current ASE certification in Medium/Heavy Truck Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) (Test T8).
• Possess a Valid Class C Driver's License. A Class A license is preferred but not required.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp and reach above the head for extended periods of time.
• Preferred certifications:
  • Certification in Transportation Refrigeration.
  • Brake Systems and components.
  • Tractor A/C Refrigeration and Freon Recovery (609 license required).
  • Trailer Refrigeration 608 license required if working on trailer units.
  • Heavy Duty electrical diagnostics and repairs.
  • Prefer ASE Certification in heavy duty mechanics and Cummins or Detroit certification.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Job Description

NoSQL DBA with Mongo DB, Casandra, Couchbase, Elastic Search

We are seeking an experienced Database Engineer with strong expertise in MongoDB and working knowledge of additional NoSQL technologies including Elasticsearch, Cassandra, and Couchbase. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance database solutions that support our enterprise applications and data infrastructure.

Primary Skills (MongoDB):

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with MongoDB in production environments

• Expert-level knowledge of MongoDB architecture, replication, and sharding

• Proven experience with MongoDB performance tuning and optimization

• Strong understanding of MongoDB Atlas and cloud-based deployments

• Proficiency in MongoDB query optimization and index design

• Experience with MongoDB backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies

• Knowledge of MongoDB security best practices and implementation

• Familiarity with MongoDB aggregation framework and data modeling

Secondary Skills (Nice to Have):

• 2+ years of experience with Elasticsearch for search and analytics

• Working knowledge of Cassandra for distributed database management

• Familiarity with Couchbase for caching and document storage

• Understanding of NoSQL database selection criteria and trade-offs

Technical Requirements:

• 7+ years of overall database administration and engineering experience

• Strong proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, JavaScript)

• Experience with database monitoring tools and APM solutions

• Knowledge of Linux/Unix systems administration

• Understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

MongoDB Database Management:

• Design and implement MongoDB database architectures for scalability and high availability

• Perform capacity planning and resource optimization for MongoDB clusters

• Configure and maintain replica sets and sharded clusters

• Develop and enforce MongoDB coding standards and best practices

• Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies

• Manage database security, including authentication, authorization, and encryption

• Execute backup and recovery procedures ensuring data integrity

• Troubleshoot complex database issues and performance bottlenecks

Multi-Database Support:

• Assist with Elasticsearch cluster configuration and index management

• Support Cassandra deployments for high-throughput workloads

• Provide guidance on Couchbase implementation for caching solutions

• Evaluate and recommend appropriate NoSQL solutions based on use cases

• Maintain documentation for all database platforms

Collaboration & Development:

• Work closely with development teams on database design and optimization

• Review database schemas and queries for performance improvements

• Participate in code reviews focusing on database interactions

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Operations & Maintenance:

• Implement monitoring and alerting solutions for database health

• Perform regular maintenance tasks including patching and upgrades

• Develop disaster recovery plans and conduct failover testing

• Maintain database documentation and runbooks

• Participate in on-call rotation for production support

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MongoDB Certified DBA or Developer certification

• Experience with data migration projects across different database platforms

• Knowledge of data modeling for both relational and NoSQL databases

• Understanding of microservices architecture

• Contributions to open-source database projects

Come join our Walser family! Our company has been a pioneer in the automotive industry with over 65 years of service. We believe in Family, Career and Diversity. We show that through progressive, family-focused benefits and perks, compelling career paths, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Compensation: Guarantee rate of 29.90/hr up to $39.25/hr with Production incentives!

How does our Journeyperson Technician Drive Impact?

Our Journeyperson Technicians come in every day and work hands on at our dealership and are the pros of the industry. You will become familiar with all of Walser's vehicle line-up, the inner workings of our dealership, and will be an integral part of our service team.

• Perform diagnosis on customer and dealership vehicles.
• Use OEM and aftermarket scan tools to diagnose various no start, vehicle performance issues, squeaks, rattles, and suspension concerns.
• Communicate what parts department and needed parts for repair.
• Keep abreast of latest repair techniques and concerns for your OEM store.
• Complete all approved repairs from start to finish.
• Utilization of video multi-point inspections
• Assure quality control with all vehicles through safe practices of wearing safety glasses and hard-toes shoes and slip resistant footwear.

We're Looking For:

• Automotive degree/certificate or 3+ years of professional experience required
• Ability and enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced, active environment.
• Reliable, team player mentality
• High standard for quality and attention to detail
• Self-starter with capability to manage your day.
• Valid Driver's License
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Automotive degree and/or OEM certification preferred.

What We Offer:

• Walser's Tech Life Program is focused on growing techs with a dedicated career path, paid training, team structure, and tuition reimbursement.
• Hear from our owner, Andrew Walser talks about tech life at Walser-
• $150 annual boot allowance
• Walser will purchase safety glasses for Detailers, Service, and Parts Employees
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage & HSA/FSA
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption)
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and 401K with Employer Match
• Pet insurance and Employee discounts
• Access to our Employee Resource Groups, such as: Women of Walser, Drive with Pride, Asian Hmong Alliance, and Veterans at Walser.
• The opportunity to volunteer through the Walser Foundation - The Walser Foundation: Our Community Mission - YouTube

We proudly operate on a set of Core Values which drive our decisions and actions on a daily basis. They are:

Do The Right Thing - Nothing is worth compromising a relationship.

Lead By Example - Be willing to help no matter how difficult the challenge.

Display Positive Energy - A good attitude is highly contagious.

Be Open Minded - The only thing that is constant is change.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Walser Automotive Group is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ+ employer.