Manufacturing Engineer

Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Duration: 6 months
Location: Minnetonka, MN 55345
Shift: 2nd shift
 
Note: HM is looking to convert this candidate in 6-12 months depending on worker performance/attendance and business need.

Description:
The Manufacturing Engineer applies strong technical skills and knowledge of manufacturing operations to lead and execute complex engineering tasks. This role requires proactive problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Core candidate requirements

• 3–4 years of experience is the ideal range
• Background in high-volume manufacturing environments (e.g., regulated industries like medical devices, aerospace, or large-scale factory production preferred)
• Strong technical skills are essential
• Proven problem-solving ability (expected with 4 years’ experience) Soft skills / traits
• Excellent communication skills (must be easy to talk to)
• Demonstrates leadership potential Top 3 priorities
• Strong communication skills
• Strong technical skills Role logistics
• Shift flexibility is strongly preferred (ideally open to both 1st and 2nd shift) Candidate preferences
• Local candidates only Process / operations
• Interview process will involve heavy upfront engagement from the engineering team

Responsibilities:

• Lead and take ownership of complex manufacturing engineering tasks that may involve multiple interrelated elements.
• Anticipate and identify key technical issues; develop recommendations and solutions even when no precedent exists.
• Apply creative thinking and introduce new methods or approaches to resolve problems.
• Evaluate and consider impacts on related systems, equipment, and processes when implementing changes.
• Collaborate with peers, technicians, and mentors through reviews of technical rationale, verification, and validation activities.
• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting issues, improving processes, and optimizing equipment performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, A3 problem solving, standard work, waste reduction, and efficiency projects.
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and maintain understanding of company operations and manufacturing environment.

 
Additional Details:
Position is non-exempt; overtime is paid at time?and?a?half for hours worked over 40.
 
Notes from Intake Call:
Soft skills are critical

• Strong communication skills
• Coachable and open to feedback
• Able to collaborate across teams
• Learn quickly and willing to put in the work
• Comfortable interacting with people at all levels

Technical expectations

• Solid engineering fundamentals
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Must meet core technical expectations without heavy ramp-up due to urgency

Manufacturing / floor presence

• Role involves spending a significant amount of time on the manufacturing floor
• 60% of time worker will be gowned per PPE standards
• Frequent interaction with operators
• Listening skills are essential
• Work is dynamic with new issues arising daily
• Open question discussed: what percentage of time on the floor (not definitively answered)

Team accountability

• Must work with multiple teams
• Individual accountability is expected

  

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $38.00/hr – $41.93/hr.