Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Experis; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Client, a world-class medical device manufacturer, seeks a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer in the St. Paul, MN area for an 11+ month contract.

You will lead manufacturing improvements, support NPI, and drive RCPS-based solutions across operations and engineering. Ideal candidates bring 3–5+ years in manufacturing engineering, a degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering, and strong Lean/5S experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with strong analytical and project management skills.
• Educational qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical engineering (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated leadership in matrixed, fast-paced environments.
• Strong Lean knowledge across 5S, time study, capacity modeling, value stream mapping, and Kaizen events.
• Experience with FDA/QMS/EMS/OSHA related requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to improve manufacturing constraints including space, material flow, storage and process limits.
• Bridge Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to support NPI and layout decisions.
• Close process gaps via CAPAs, Production Excellence, and standard work improvements.
• Apply RCPS to production challenges spanning product, process, and quality.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to boost productivity, quality, and lead time.

Skills

Root Cause Solving

Lean Methodologies

Project Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

5S / Shop Floor Optimization

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Our client, a world-class manufacturer of medical device capital equipment, is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. As a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, you will be part of the manufacturing engineering organization supporting continuous improvement and new product introduction efforts. The ideal candidate will bring strong root-cause problem solving, a Lean mindset, and the ability to collaborate across operations and engineering to remove constraints and improve production performance.

Job Title

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Location

St. Paul, MN

Pay Range

$38/hr. - $42/hr.

Duration

11+ Month Contract

What's the Job?

• Manage projects that improve manufacturing constraints, including physical space requirements, inbound/outbound material flow, storage needs, and process limitations.
• Drive new product introductions by bridging Manufacturing Engineering and Operations—answering “where do things go,” “how will it be laid out,” and “how will materials flow.”
• Identify and close process-related gaps through CAPAs, Production Excellence improvements, production quality metrics, changeover risk reduction, standard work, and 5S implementation.
• Apply engineering skill sets through Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS) to production-related challenges that extend beyond product and raw material manufacturing/quality issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve productivity, quality, process efficiency, space utilization, standardization, and lead time.

What's Needed?

• 3–5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Educational qualifications in Electrical, Mechanical, or another engineering/technical degree (or equivalent experience) aligned with engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated leadership capability in team settings, with the ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed, fast-paced, and changing environment.
• Strong understanding of Lean and continuous improvement methods, including 5S, time study, capacity modeling, standard work, material flow, value stream mapping, process mapping, and Kaizen events.
• Ability to support and comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), OSHA-related work environment expectations, and company policies/procedures.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to lead meaningful manufacturing improvements that address real operational constraints such as space, material flow, documentation limitations, and process gaps.
• Chance to be a key bridge between Manufacturing Engineering and Operations during aggressive growth and new product introduction initiatives.
• Use RCPS and structured problem-solving approaches to drive sustainable improvements across multiple functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen standardization, changeover readiness, and production quality performance.
• Work in a regulated environment where your engineering decisions directly support compliance and continuous improvement.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)