Manufacturing Engineer II

ACTalent; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan (no employer-m,

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Actalent in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to develop robust production processes in a medical device environment. You will lead equipment development, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with engineering, operations, and quality teams to drive yield and OEE on high-precision medical devices.

The role emphasizes hands-on floor support, documentation, and cross-functional leadership to ensure on-time product launches and compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related engineering field.
• Experience with medical device manufacturing and process validation.
• Strong documentation, SPC, PFMEA, and control plan development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain manufacturing processes to improve quality and cost.
• Design and implement production equipment, tooling, and fixturing.
• Plan and execute process validation activities with protocols and reports.
• Maintain control plans, PFMEAs, and work instructions.
• Analyze production data using Power BI, Excel VBA, Minitab, or JMP to identify trends.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce cost, scrap, and cycle time while improving OEE.
• Support product launches and smooth transitions to production.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality to sustain performance.
• Provide hands-on floor support for capital and test equipment calibration and repair.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics for equipment setup and process changes.
• Document changes and communicate findings to stakeholders clearly.
• Mentor others and promote best practices in manufacturing operations.
• Ensure processes comply with standards and support advanced medical devices.

Skills

SPC

PFMEA

Control plans

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Excel VBA

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer II

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer II develops robust, efficient, and compliant production processes that improve product quality, process capability, and cost performance. This role supports equipment and fixturing development, leads process validation activities, and contributes to new product introductions, while providing technical leadership to both internal and external manufacturing operations. The engineer uses data-driven analysis, continuous improvement methodologies, and advanced manufacturing technologies to drive efficiency and process excellence, specifically within a medical device environment focused on breakthrough prostate cancer therapy.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes that enhance product quality, process capability, and overall cost performance.
• Lead and support the design, development, and implementation of production equipment, tooling, and fixturing to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
• Plan and execute process validation activities, including the creation and maintenance of validation protocols, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Create, maintain, and improve control plans, PFMEAs, work instructions, and other process documentation to ensure compliant and consistent manufacturing operations.
• Analyze production data using tools such as Power BI, Excel VBA, Minitab, or JMP to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce manufacturing cost, scrap, and cycle time while improving yield, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead cross-functional efforts to support on-time, successful product launches and smooth transitions from development to full-scale production.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, quality, and other teams to sustain high-quality performance and improve first-pass yield.
• Provide hands-on technical support on the manufacturing floor, particularly related to capital equipment, test equipment, calibration, and repair activities.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics to guide equipment setup, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Document and communicate process changes, findings, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective implementation.
• Demonstrate leadership in continuous improvement and process excellence, mentoring others and promoting best practices across manufacturing operations.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable standards and support the production of advanced medical devices for minimally invasive prostate cancer therapy.
• Gather and respond to cross-functional and leadership feedback to refine processes and strengthen collaboration.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline.
• 37 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with medical device manufacturing.
• Experience with process validation, including planning, execution, and documentation.
• Proficiency with statistical process control (SPC), PFMEA, and development of control plans.
• Ability to analyze production data using tools such as Power BI, Excel VBA, Minitab, or JMP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, including clear documentation and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Proven leadership in continuous improvement and process excellence.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Experience working with test equipment, calibration procedures, and repair activities.
• Ability to create and maintain detailed work instructions for manufacturing processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Experience driving reductions in manufacturing cost, scrap, and cycle time.
• Track record of improving yield, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Experience contributing to on-time, successful product launches.
• History of sustaining quality performance and improving first-pass yield.
• Positive feedback from cross-functional partners and leadership regarding collaboration and technical contributions.
• Interest in and commitment to advancing state-of-the-art medical device technologies, particularly minimally invasive therapies for prostate cancer.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Health, dental, and life insurance A 401(k) retirement plan (without employer match) Tuition reimbursement

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove,MN.

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.

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