Skywater is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead capital project execution and engineering initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. This role combines team leadership, hands-on project involvement, and cross-site coordination, with a strong focus on project delivery, process safety, and engineering standards.
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Data Engineer
SkyWater Search is partnering with a large residential investment management company to find an Data Engineer to join their team! This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong foundation of data workflows and processes who also has the appetite to play a key role in exciting initiatives around system modernization, automation, and ownership of infrastructure design down the road.
Key Requirements:
- Strong foundation working with SQL and Python
- Experience with workflows, ETL, and handling large datasets.
- Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and create design improvements.
- Snowflake, AWS tools (S3, Lambda, etc.) are preferred.
- Local to the Minneapolis area (hybrid 3x a week) downtown.
*Cannot require sponsorship now or in the future*
*Minnesota candidates only*
*No third parties*
Senior Business Analyst (Manufacturing)
I’m partnered with a midsize manufacturing client that’s based in the Twin Cities to help them hire a seasoned Business Analyst with deep manufacturing operations experience.
This role will report to the Applications Manager and be seen as a senior resource that will help mentor a small team. In this highly visible role you will partner with operations, engineering, and IT teams to support digital manufacturing initiatives, enhance MES capabilities, and drive operational efficiency across multiple production sites. Ideal candidates bring strong experience in manufacturing environments, plant floor operations, process mapping, and working across enterprise systems (ERP, MES, SCADA, etc.).
Sr. Estimator / Project Manager
SkyWater is partnering with a growing, heavy civil construction company who’s looking to hire a Sr. Estimator / Project Manager for their team! Our client is a small organization based in the St. Cloud area that has been steadily growing over the last 5 years (15% growth). They specialize in heavy civil construction projects across the state and are looking to bring on a senior-level individual who can help them scale to the next level. This is a highly visible role within a tight-knit team, offering the opportunity to directly impact the business, drive revenue, and play a key role in the company’s long-term growth. We’re looking for an experienced Estimator / Project Manager with a strong background in heavy civil construction who can independently bid, win, and manage projects from start to finish. Our client is offering a strong base salary, bonus potential (tied to performance & winning bids), and significant upside in potential future ownership/equity in the business as it continues to grow!
Director of Manufacturing
The Director of Manufacturing will lead manufacturing performance and plant operations to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality production aligned with business objectives. This role is responsible for end-to-end operational performance at a single food production facility, ensuring finished products consistently meet customer and quality expectations.
The Director of Manufacturing collaborates closely with cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance, HR, R&D, etc.) to ensure production, processes, and people strategies are aligned with company goals. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends execution, team leadership, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, growing environment.
Test Engineer
A leading innovator in assistive communication and professional audio technology is seeking a Test Engineer to drive product validation across cutting-edge hardware and software solutions. Based in the Midwest, this organization is known for delivering high-impact products that improve accessibility and communication in diverse environments.
In this role, you will design and execute test strategies across the full product lifecycle—ensuring quality, reliability, and performance. You’ll partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to identify defects, optimize testing processes, and introduce automation that enhances production efficiency.
What sets this apart:
- Direct impact on both R&D and manufacturing optimization
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering leadership
- Values-driven culture emphasizing ownership, curiosity, and innovation
If you’re passionate about building reliable, scalable products that make a difference, we’d like to connect.
** Cannot provide sponsorship at this time **
Payroll Manager
We’re partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing organization in the Twin Cities seeking a Manager to take ownership of a critical function supporting a multi-site workforce.
This is a highly visible role responsible for end-to-end payroll processing across a complex, multi-state environment. You’ll collaborate closely with HR and finance while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all payroll operations.
Workday Platform Manager
A prominent Minnesota-based retail organization seeks a strategic Technology Manager to own its Workday HCM ecosystem and supporting platform. This is a platform-ownership role—not people leadership—responsible for post-split tenant stabilization, roadmap execution, process optimization, analytics, and delivering an exceptional employee experience across a dynamic, high-growth organization.
What Sets This Opportunity Apart
• Direct ownership of the full HR technology roadmap during a pivotal split and transformation
• Workday Success Plans + dedicated IT/Payroll partners for support
• Unlimited PTO, bonus eligibility, and a culture that values authenticity, community, and impact
• Hybrid role (3 days/week onsite)
Must be local to the Twin Cities, and we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.
VP of People and Culture
A growing, distinctive consumer brand is seeking a Vice President, People & Culture to lead the people strategy and day-to-day HR function for a private equity-backed organization. This leader will serve as the company’s senior HR partner, working closely with the CEO, executive team, and broader leadership group to shape talent, culture, organizational effectiveness, and employee experience.
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role. While the position carries meaningful strategic responsibility, the current scope is also operational and requires a leader who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves. The right person will be equally credible coaching executives, leading talent and organizational work, supporting recruiting, and managing the tactical realities of a lean HR function.
Why This Role Is Compelling
- Opportunity to shape the people agenda for a distinctive, growing consumer brand with strong leadership access and influence
- Broad scope across HR strategy, talent acquisition, performance management, engagement, organizational development, and leadership support
- Visible seat at the table with the ability to influence how the company scales, collaborates, and develops talent
- A culture that values partnership, practical problem solving, and leaders who build credibility through action
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Broad HR athlete with strong business partnership skills and the ability to shift between strategic thinking and tactical execution
- Credible with senior leaders yet practical and approachable with employees and managers across the organization
- Comfortable in lean, evolving environments where priorities shift and not every process is fully built
- Strong talent assessor who can support recruiting, evaluate fit, and help leaders raise the bar on hiring and performance
- Able to introduce the right amount of structure without becoming overly bureaucratic or heavy-handed
Primary Responsibilities
HR Leadership and Business Partnership
- Serve as the senior HR leader, partnering closely with the CEO and leadership team on organization, talent, culture, and people-related business decisions
- Provide practical, high-judgment counsel on employee relations, performance issues, organizational changes, leadership effectiveness, and team dynamics
- Represent the people and culture perspective in leadership discussions while balancing business needs, scalability, and employee experience
Talent Management and Leadership Development
- Lead performance management, talent review, calibration, and succession-related discussions across the company
- Strengthen leadership capability through coaching, tools, frameworks, and development support
- Partner with leaders to identify top talent, address performance gaps, and create development plans
Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning
- Play an active role in recruiting for professional and leadership positions, including role definition, job specification development, candidate assessment, and hiring manager partnership
- Support workforce planning tied to company growth, organizational design, and evolving capability needs
- Ensure recruiting processes are disciplined, well-calibrated, and aligned with future talent needs
HR Operations, Rewards, and Infrastructure
- Oversee core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, leaves, compliance, communications, and HR administration
- Partner on benefits, compensation, and HR systems, including future benchmarking and pay structure work
- Improve HR infrastructure and process efficiency
Culture, Engagement, and Organizational Effectiveness
- Guide engagement efforts, survey follow-up, and employee listening mechanisms
- Support initiatives that reinforce culture, values, and community impact
- Contribute to leadership team effectiveness and cross-functional collaboration
Experience and Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience across multiple disciplines
- Experience partnering closely with a CEO and/or executive leadership team in a growth-oriented environment
- Proven ability to operate as a hands-on HR leader in a lean setting
- Experience leading performance management, talent assessment, and leadership development processes
- Strong recruiting capability and partnership with hiring leaders
- Experience improving HR processes, systems, and operating cadence
- Experience in consumer, retail, branded products, manufacturing, or similarly fast-paced environments is helpful but not required
- Experience with ADP or similar HRIS platforms preferred
Personal Attributes
- Builder mentality with low ego and high accountability
- Strong listener with sound judgment and the ability to influence
- Resilient and comfortable navigating ambiguity and change
- Commercially minded and able to connect people decisions to business priorities
This role is based in the Minneapolis area, with a hybrid model and an expectation of regular in-office presence to support leadership visibility and team engagement.
Start-Up Accounts Payable Associate
Unique opportunity to join an early-stage logistics start-up in Chicago to lead their billing and accounts payable processes and implement best practices. This will work directly with operational leadership to build and define how this corner of the business operates, and they are ideally looking for someone who can act as a strategic advisor as they scale and grow.
This is an incredibly unique opportunity to build something and get in at the ground floor of a growing business — There is tons of headroom to take on more responsibility as the company expands and will accelerate your career quickly if you are motivated to do so.
Ideal candidates have multiple years of logisitcs AP/AR/Billing experience.
