Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Real; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Real in Plymouth, MN is seeking a hands-on Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support process development and production execution for electromechanical capital equipment in a regulated environment.

This role bridges engineering and production, ensuring efficient manufacturing while continuously improving processes and output on the floor. You will lead documentation, PFMEAs, and root cause analysis to drive lean manufacturing and successful NPI transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering (medical device or regulated industry preferred).
• Experience creating work instructions, PFMEAs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Hands-on experience supporting assembly, test, and/or packaging processes.
• Exposure to electromechanical systems or capital equipment.
• Familiarity with GMP or regulated environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward action.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation (work instructions, travelers, traceability records).
• Lead and update PFMEAs to ensure robust and scalable processes.
• Design and optimize workflows across assembly, test, and packaging.
• Act as a key liaison between engineering and production, supporting operators in real time.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement RCA/CAPA.

Skills

Hands-on

Problem-solving

Team-oriented

Adaptable to fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Documentation best practices

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Plymouth, MN
Direct Hire | $105,000-$125,000

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support process development and production execution for electromechanical capital equipment in a regulated environment.

This is a highly execution-focused role - ideal for someone who thrives on the manufacturing floor, enjoys solving real-time problems, and is passionate about building scalable, high-quality processes.

You’ll play a critical role in bridging engineering and production, ensuring manufacturing runs efficiently while continuously improving processes and output.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation (work instructions, travelers, traceability records)
• Lead and update PFMEAs to ensure robust and scalable processes
• Design and optimize workflows across assembly, test, and packaging
• Act as a key liaison between engineering and production, supporting operators in real time
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement root cause and corrective actions (RCA/CAPA)
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Support NPI builds and transition products into full-scale manufacturing
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to ensure production readiness

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering (medical device or regulated industry preferred)
• Experience creating work instructions, PFMEAs, and manufacturing documentation
• Hands-on experience supporting assembly, test, and/or packaging processes
• Exposure to electromechanical systems or capital equipment
• Familiarity with GMP or regulated environments
• Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward action

What Sets You Apart

• Highly hands-on - comfortable spending time on the production floor
• Collaborative, humble, and team-oriented mindset
• Action-driven with the ability to execute and implement quickly
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice to Have

• Experience working in small companies or CMOs
• Background in lean manufacturing / continuous improvement
• Exposure to medical devices + adjacent industries (pharma, advanced manufacturing, etc.)

Why This Role

• High-impact opportunity to shape manufacturing processes for new and evolving products
• Direct visibility and collaboration with operators, engineers, and leadership
• Strong growth potential into senior technical influence while remaining hands-on

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.