Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer in Plymouth, MN to lead yield improvements in catheter manufacturing, coordinate tooling, and support NPI and technology transfer. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a 100% onsite setting.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive cross-functional projects, and ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and Abbott quality systems while traveling as needed for global initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in team-based environments.
• Willingness to travel, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead yield improvement initiatives across catheter manufacturing processes (reflow, stringing, assembly, soldering, bonding, packaging).
• Apply DMAIC, RCA, and A3 to resolve manufacturing issues and improve process capability and robustness.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and opportunities for cost, quality, and throughput improvements.
• Serve as SME in catheter manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment; coordinate tooling and test equipment development.
• Support NPI, process scale-up, and technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Quality, Process Development, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, and Regulatory teams for launches and sustained performance.
• Ensure processes comply with FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and Abbott quality system requirements.
• Provide guidance during investigations and continuous improvement; mentor junior engineers and drive cross-functional projects.

Skills

Yield improvement

DMAIC

Root Cause Analysis

A3

Data analysis

NPI support

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Mentorship

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Biomedical/ Chemical engineering

Tools

Tooling design

Equipment debugging

Job description

Title: Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Plymouth, MN 55442, (100% Onsite)

Duration: 12 Month’s + Extension

Pay Range: $65/hr to $67/hr (On W2)

We are looking for a “ Sr. Manufacturing Engineer “to join one of our Fortune 500 clients.

Description:

Manufacturing & Yield Improvement

• Lead yield improvement initiatives across catheter manufacturing processes, including reflow, stringing, assembly, soldering, bonding, and packaging.

• Apply structured problem solving methodologies (e.g., DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, A3) to resolve manufacturing issues and improve process capability and robustness.

• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, process variation, and opportunities for cost, quality, and throughput improvements.

Technical Leadership & Execution

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert in catheter manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.

• Coordinate the design, procurement, build, and debugging of tooling, machinery, and test equipment.

• Support new product introductions (NPI), process scale up, and technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with Quality, Process Development, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, and Regulatory teams to ensure successful launches and sustained performance.

• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and Abbott quality system requirements.

Coaching & Mentorship

• Provide technical guidance during investigations, process development, and continuous improvement activities.

• Mentor and coach junior engineers and technicians to strengthen problem solving skills and technical capability.

• Lead cross functional project teams and drive accountability toward key deliverables and timelines.

Individual should:

• Innovative, resourceful, and able to work with minimal direction.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

• Data driven, results oriented decision maker.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in fast paced manufacturing environments.

• Strong communicator who works effectively across functions.

• Quick learner with a passion for continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, or other relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent technical experience.

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, with background in manufacturing or process development.

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills.

• Demonstrated leadership capability within team based environments.

• Ability to lead and motivate peers, drive change, and approach problems creatively and pragmatically.

• Ability to travel, including international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical device manufacturing experience.

• Previous experience supporting NPI, pilot builds, and ramp to production environments.

We are looking for the candidate who are eligible to work with any employers without sponsorship .

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.