Actalent is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Minneapolis

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

This role involves leading technical teams in developing and maintaining cost-effective processes and procedures for parts and assemblies manufacturing. The engineer will provide technical support to various departments such as Sales, Operations, Quality, and CNC Programming, and lead assigned projects while maintaining manufacturing plans in the ERP system. The position also focuses on continuous improvement opportunities and maintaining proper documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead teams in developing and maintaining cost-effective processes and procedures to ensure conformance to customer requirements, quality standards, and LEAN principles.
• Support Sales by providing technical insights on projects, ensuring manufacturability, and aiding in bid submissions.
• Lead assigned projects, support the MRB process, and provide engineering support to Operations and Quality to troubleshoot manufacturing process issues.
• Develop recommendations for equipment, fixtures, and cutting tools for parts and assemblies production.
• Input and maintain manufacturing plans in the ERP system, including parts inventory, product structure, and routings.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement LEAN principles throughout the organization.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to projects, including engineering changes and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with CNC Programming to ensure CNC programs are completed and verified before project start dates.
• Lead efforts in planning, designing, and coordinating the integration of new equipment into the manufacturing process.

Essential Skills:

• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, medical device manufacturing, and process engineering.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, machining (Mill and Swiss preferred), continuous improvement, LEAN manufacturing, ISO standards, milling machines, ERP systems, design for manufacturing, CNC machines, CNC programming, tooling design, CAD software, and Six Sigma.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5 years of manufacturing experience or an associate degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software.
• Project leadership experience or certifications.
• Proficient in PC skills, especially in Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel between company sites as needed.
• Experience in designing and selecting fixturing and tooling for complex parts.
• Experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• LEAN / Six Sigma training and demonstrated application.
• Experience with CAM software, Swiss or milling.
• Experience working within an ISO environment.
• Experience in optimizing processes and achieving ongoing cost reductions.
• Experience conducting process capability studies.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Coon Rapids, MN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr. Competitive Benefits Include: - Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and 401K. - Tuition reimbursement to support your development; floating holidays that you take for days that are important to you.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Coon Rapids, MN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.