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Manufacturing Engineer II

Location: Hillside, Illinois
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52885

A leading industrial manufacturing organization in the western Chicago suburbs is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer I or II to support established production lines, process improvement initiatives, tooling upgrades, and product launch activity.

This is a hands-on, floor-facing role for someone who enjoys solving real manufacturing problems. The right person will be comfortable working around manual assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, legacy equipment, and cross-functional production teams.

The Manufacturing Engineer will support assigned product lines from development through production, troubleshoot process and tooling issues, coordinate engineering changes, develop and maintain work instructions and process documentation, and help drive Lean manufacturing initiatives. Key areas of focus include cycle time reduction, line balancing, workstation improvements, safety, quality, material flow, and corrective action implementation.

Ideal candidates will bring 1–6 years of manufacturing engineering experience in automotive, industrial products, food, medical device, or another established manufacturing environment. Experience with Kaizen, 5S, SMED, value stream mapping, time studies, PFMEA, process flow diagrams, root cause analysis, 5 Whys, 8D, and AutoCAD or similar CAD tools is highly relevant.

This is a strong opportunity for a manufacturing engineer who wants ownership, visibility, and the chance to make practical improvements that show up directly on the production floor.

Principal HR Business Partner

Location: Minneapolis , Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52879

Our client is a well-established Minneapolis-based organization, is seeking multiple Principal HR Business Partners to join their HR Business Partner team. These roles support a specialized technical division and Distribution/Operations, reporting to a Director of HR Business Partners. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a strategic HR leader ready to influence at the senior leadership level and help elevate an already strong team.

This isn’t an order-taking HRBP seat. With direct access to senior business leaders and a mandate to shape talent strategy rather than just execute it, this role is built for someone who wants to operate as a true consultant and change agent, not a transaction processor. Add in a collaborative, high-retention culture and real runway to influence at the executive level, and this is the kind of seat strategic HR leaders don’t often get the chance to step into.

Director of Client Development

Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52878

Director of Client Development & Operations with a High-Growth CRE Advisory Firm

A fast-growing, boutique advisory firm in the commercial real estate and tax-advantaged investment space is seeking a Director of Client Development & Operations to partner directly with firm leadership.

This individual will serve as the execution backbone of the business, owning client deliverables, managing active engagements, and ensuring seamless coordination across complex, multi-party transactions.

Day one responsibilities include preparing client-facing materials, managing timelines across concurrent deals, and driving follow-through on critical workstreams. Over time, this role evolves into leading client conversations, managing partner relationships, and taking ownership of deal execution.

Key requirements:

7+ years in commercial real estate, financial advisory, or related transaction environments
Strong understanding of real estate transactions, leases, and underwriting concepts
Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders
Exceptional attention to detail and process orientation
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performance, founder-led firm where your work directly impacts growth, client outcomes, and firm trajectory.

If interested, please apply or contact Jamende@skywatersearch.com

Quality Manager

Location: St. Cloud Area , Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52876

A well-established industrial manufacturer is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead its plant-level quality organization and strengthen quality performance across a complex, high-volume manufacturing operation.

This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the site’s senior executive and serving as a member of the plant leadership team. The Quality Manager will oversee the facility’s quality systems, customer quality performance, regulatory and industry compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, and the development of a sizeable quality organization.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical quality expertise with the communication skills, judgment, and leadership presence required to influence employees at every level of the organization. This position is well suited for a hands-on quality leader who enjoys developing teams, improving systems, partnering with customers, and driving measurable operational improvement.

Procurement Manager

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52875

SkyWater is partnering with a growing engineering firm in the Twin Cities who’s looking to hire a Procurement Manager for their team! This is a newly created position due to continued company growth, and the Procurement Manager will build & own the company’s external supplier network. This includes developing a reliable base of fabrication & machine shops, specialty manufacturers, and service providers who can support custom, one-of-a-kind projects for clients across a handful of industries (aerospace/defense, large, custom equipment, etc.). Our client is a small business that has built a strong reputation for engineering excellence and they’re an industry leader in their space. They’re offering a generous compensation package (base salary plus profit-sharing bonus), comprehensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment where your work truly makes an impact on their growing business!

Machining Lead

Location: Vadnais Heights, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52874

We’re partnering with a well-established precision manufacturer to find a Technical Lead for their Machining department. This is a hands-on technical position supporting a team of machinists while partnering closely with Manufacturing Engineering to optimize CNC processes, troubleshoot production issues, standardize best practices, and improve overall machining performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled CNC machinist or programmer looking to expand their technical influence without moving into a formal management role.

Sr. Project Engineer

Location: Lakeville, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52873

SkyWater is working with a returning client to help them find an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead new product development and product improvement initiatives for a diverse portfolio of consumer products. This role offers the opportunity to own products from concept through production while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, improve existing products, and support long-term growth. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys bringing ideas to market.

Office Administrator

Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52870

About the Opportunity:
SkyWater Search is conducting a search on behalf our client, which is a well-established, growth-oriented investment and holding company in the St. Cloud area, as they look to hire an Office Manager to be the face and operational heartbeat of their beautifully renovated 40,000 sq ft office space. This role blends reception, hospitality, event planning, and general office and tech support for a close-knit team of about 10 people on-site daily, with the space also hosting board meetings, retreats, and stakeholder events throughout the year.

The Role:
This is a highly visible, relationship-driven role for someone who takes pride in creating a polished, welcoming environment. You’ll be the first point of contact for guests and team members, manage the daily rhythm of the office (lunch ordering, snack and drink stocking, catering setup), coordinate quarterly retreats and an annual stakeholder event, and serve as a champion for a local nonprofit community run. You’ll also provide general tech support and act as a steady, organized presence in a space that can be a lot to manage on your own.

Relationship Manager – Investments

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52869

Our client is a well-established, independent investment management firm in downtown Minneapolis with a multi-decade track record and several billion dollars under management. As a true fiduciary with no proprietary products or conflicts of interest, the firm has built its reputation on disciplined, high-conviction investing and genuinely deep client relationships. They’re in active growth mode, having recently completed their first acquisition, and are expanding their client-facing team to match.

Project Manager- Commercial Construction- Earthwork

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52867

The Estimator / Project Manager’s primary responsibility is two-fold; (1) bid and secure projects within the Commercial Market with an emphasis on Asphalt Paving & Grading, and (2) overall management to the satisfaction of the Client and the standards of not only the industry, but that of our company..

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