Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Actalent is hiring for a Sr Manufacturing Engineer in the Minnetonka Area!!

Location: Minnetonka, MN

Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 4:45 AM – 3:15 PM

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Overtime eligible)

About the Role

• We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support a new product launch within a dynamic production environment. This role partners closely with operations, technicians, and assemblers to troubleshoot issues, improve processes, and ensure successful production ramp-up.
• You will play a key role in optimizing manufacturing performance by enhancing safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while working with advanced products and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a front-line Manufacturing Engineer supporting operations in a cleanroom environment
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment, safety, quality, and process issues in real time
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including process development and production ramp
• Design and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to enhance productivity and product quality
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, including cost reduction and yield improvement efforts
• Train and guide production personnel on assembly, testing procedures, and best practices
• Analyze test data, evaluate product performance, and drive process improvements
• Conduct scrap analysis and root cause investigations
• Communicate production updates, issues, and improvements across shifts and cross-functional teams
• Recommend and implement changes to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance

Core Responsibilities & Expectations

• Work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities
• Lead complex engineering tasks involving cross-functional coordination
• Identify risks and issues proactively, assess impact, and implement compliant solutions
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to validate and improve processes
• Participate in peer and leadership reviews to validate technical approaches and solutions
• Ensure alignment with quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain strong communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production environment

Key Skills & Competencies

• Innovative, resourceful, and able to work with minimal direction
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to lead initiatives and drive process improvements
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt quickly during production ramp-up

Work Environment

This role operates in a cleanroom manufacturing environment and requires close collaboration with operations, engineering, and quality teams.

This is a Contract position based out of Minnetonka, MN.

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $67.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Minnetonka,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.