Family Law Associate

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52493

SkyWater is partnering with a Twin Cities family law firm looking to add an Associate Attorney to the firm. An ideal candidate has 2-8 years of family law experience. No book of business is needed.

The practice is busy, so someone that can take off running would be great. There is great mentorship at the firm with shareholders with decades of practice experience. Compensation is competitive. 

If you are interested in learning more about this role, apply or reach out directly to Kelsey Quarberg at kquarberg@skywatersearch.com.

IT Manager

  • Location: MInneapolis
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52489

Our client that is located in the Southwest Metro of the Twin Cities is looking to bring on an IT Manager to oversee the department. It’s a small group, so this person would have all IT responsibility for the company. The main focus for this person in the short term would be on the ERP side of the business, specifically with Netsuite. 
 

The company continues to integrate Netsuite across the business, as well as bringing in Salesforce to help drive their continued growth. The company expects to grow 30% this year alone. Which also is going to require an IT roadmap, something that this person would also be tasks with creating. So working with company leadership to define IT strategy to meet those growth expectations. 

While ERP management is a key responsibility, management of day to day IT tasks will also be part of this role. General IT support, server management, troubleshooting and some helpdesk tasks as well, although the company does contract with the third part IT support company to help with those responsibilities as well. 

The ideal candidate for this role will have a interest and background in ERP integrations, preferably Netsuite, and the ability to translate business needs to projects within the department to meet those needs. The company is extremely competitive when it comes to compensation and benefits, offering excellent work/life balance as well. This is a role for someone looking to move quickly to make changes and see them to completion!

A full descirption for the role will follow for anyone that is interested in learning more. 
 

Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

  • Location: Seattle, Washington
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52488

SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a nationally recognized Am Law firm with its search for a Litigation Associate to join its Complex/Commercial Litigation team in Seattle.

This firm offers:

  • A lower billable hour requirement than traditional BigLaw, with a strong emphasis on associate wellbeing and long-term sustainability
  • Highly competitive compensation, including base salary and bonus opportunities
  • A collaborative, nationally integrated litigation team with strong mentorship and early responsibility
  • A particularly strong reputation in consumer class actions, privacy, and complex commercial disputes

This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes litigation for a diverse national and international client base across both trial and appellate courts.

I recently placed a litigation associate with this firm and can offer direct insight into culture, workflow, and long-term growth trajectory.

Commercial Litigation Associate Opportunity

  • Location: New York, New York
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52485

A national law firm is seeking a business litigation associate to join its New York office. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate with 2–4 years of commercial litigation experience who is looking to work on complex matters in a sophisticated and collaborative environment.

The associate will be involved in all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs; conducting legal research; managing discovery; and assisting with depositions and trial preparation. The role offers meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to work closely with senior attorneys on high-level matters across a diverse client base.

Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and a demonstrated commitment to litigation. Prior clerkship experience is a plus but not required.

The anticipated salary range for this position is approximately $210,000 to $250,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com

Engineering Manager

  • Location: Maple Grove , Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52483

SkyWater is partnering with a small, privately held manufacturing company in the Northwest Metro that’s looking to hire an Engineering Manager for their growing team! Our client is a well-established metal fabrication business that has recently been backed by an investment group and is preparing for significant growth over the next several years. This is a newly created role driven by that growth, and this individual will play a key role in building out engineering processes, leading technical teams, and helping scale operations. The Engineering Manager will oversee the engineering, tooling, and maintenance functions while leading new product launches, capital equipment improvements, and process improvements on the floor. We’re looking for a hands-on engineering leader with a strong manufacturing background (ideally within metal fabrication or a similar environment), experience leading engineering projects, and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams (operations, leadership and sales groups). Our client is offering a competitive compensation package, strong benefits, and the opportunity to step into a high-impact role where you can help shape the future of the organization!

Outside Sales Representative – Sartell, MN

  • Location: Sartell, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52482

SkyWater Search Partners is partnering with a 50+ year-old, family-owned construction supply leader with 12 branches across WI and MN. Due to explosive growth, they seek a high-energy Outside Sales Representative to own a territory covering the St, Cloud metro, driving new customer acquisition and revenue expansion.

This field-based hunter role offers uncapped career growth. The company provides a robust training program to help build your book of business, master consultative selling, and advance in a promote-from-within culture where top performers earn lifetime tenure and leadership opportunities.

This is a pivotal role suited for someone excited to grow their sales career, develop territories, and engage clients. The role will be compensated with base salary + double-digit commission rates (doubled for first 2 years).

* Sartell /St. Cloud, MN based candidates ONLY 
* Compensation range $50,000 – $65,000 base + uncapped commissions

 

Client Service Manager

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52481

We’re partnering with a growing industrial organization to hire a Client Service Manager in a newly created, highly visible role. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for key accounts, building strong relationships while ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery. Acting as a strategic liaison, the role requires close collaboration across commercial and operational teams to align customer expectations with production and delivery capabilities. You’ll lead proactive communication, manage escalations, and provide insight-driven recommendations to improve the overall client experience.

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape and modernize the customer service function. The Client Service Manager will drive process improvements, support ongoing digitization efforts, and implement scalable workflows that enhance efficiency and transparency. In parallel, you’ll lead and develop a customer service team of 3-4 people, establishing clear performance metrics and fostering a culture centered on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of experience in client-facing roles within a manufacturing or operations-driven environment, along with prior team leadership responsibility. A strong understanding of order management, ERP systems (SAP preferred), and cross-functional coordination is key, as is the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization. This is an on-site role in Minneapolis near Brooklyn Center, offering the chance to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, low-politics environment focused on results and long-term growth.
*$90,000 – $110,000 yearly salary

FP&A Analyst

  • Location: Plymouth, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52480

We are partnering with a fast growing company to hire a Financial Analyst to support planning, reporting, and strategic decision-making.

This role is highly visible and will work closely with leadership to analyze performance, build forecasts, and provide insights that drive business decisions across a multi-entity platform.

Our client is looking to schedule interviews ASAP. If interested, please apply today! 

Program Manager

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52477

A leading global manufacturer is expanding its high-growth data-center solutions division and seeking a Program Manager to help shape a next-generation Project Management Office.

This organization designs and manufactures mission-critical systems, demand is accelerating — and this role sits at the center of that growth.

Why This Opportunity

  • High-growth data-center sector

  • Visible impact building a PMO from the ground up

  • Competitive compensation with bonus

  • Flexible work model near Minneapolis

Vice President of Quality & Service

  • Location: Shoreview, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52476

This executive leadership role reports directly to the President and is responsible for leading the organization’s customer experience, service, and quality functions. The position will play a key role in strengthening how the company supports its customers across from product quality to service delivery and ongoing support.

This role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with senior leadership to enhance processes, improve performance, and further align the organization around consistent, high-quality customer experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of a cohesive customer experience strategy
  • Establish processes to better capture and act on customer feedback
  • Partner with commercial, operations, and product teams to improve the end-to-end customer journey
  • Define and monitor key customer metrics (e.g., satisfaction, response times, retention)
  • Provide leadership across service operations, including field service, technical support, and aftermarket activities
  • Improve consistency, responsiveness, and overall service performance
  • Align service capabilities with the needs of the installed base and future growth
  • Identify opportunities to enhance service offerings and overall effectiveness
  • Oversee quality strategy, systems, and processes across the organization
  • Ensure consistent execution of quality standards across products and services
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
  • Partner with operations and engineering to address and prevent quality issues
  • Lead and develop a global team across customer-facing and quality functions
  • Build alignment across functions to support shared customer and operational goals
  • Contribute as a member of the senior leadership team, helping guide broader business priorities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial, or technical product environments
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive operational improvements
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Experience working within structured or process-driven environments

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