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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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..
We are seeking a driven, technically knowledgeable Outside Sales Engineer to join our Flow Control team. In this role, you will identify and develop new business opportunities, maintain and grow relationships with existing customers, and serve as a key technical resource for OEM’s and End Users. The ideal candidate combines strong sales skills with technical expertise in engineered products such as control valves and instrumentation..
Are you passionate about live events and experiential marketing? Do you enjoy bringing ideas to life through thoughtful planning, organization, and collaboration? In partnership with our Client, we’re looking for an Associate Experiential Producer to join a creative, fast-paced team where you’ll gain hands-on experience managing experiential programs while learning from experienced producers.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with passion for project coordination or experiential marketing who is ready to grow their production career in a collaborative agency environment.
What You’ll Do
As an Associate Experiential Producer, you’ll own the execution of less complex experiential programs from kickoff through completion, ensuring projects stay on schedule, within budget, and aligned with client expectations. You’ll work closely with senior producers while building the skills and confidence to take on increasingly complex projects.
Project Management
Manage repeatable and standard experiential marketing programs from planning through reconciliation.
Build and maintain production timelines, logistics trackers, run-of-show documents, and project documentation.
Coordinate with vendors and partners to support seamless event execution.
Monitor project expenses and assist with budget tracking.
Keep projects moving by managing deadlines and escalating potential issues when needed.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Participate in internal planning meetings and client calls.
Serve as a primary point of contact for production-related communications.
Partner with Creative, Account, and Production teams to ensure successful execution of experiential programs.
Learning & Professional Growth
Learn and apply established production processes and best practices.
Proactively identify challenges and communicate potential roadblocks.
Incorporate feedback from senior team members to strengthen production knowledge and decision-making skills.
Continue developing expertise in experiential marketing and live event production.
Quality & Organization
Maintain organized project files and documentation.
Ensure production deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.
Participate in project debriefs and apply learnings to future programs.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is organized, resourceful, and eager to build a long-term career in experiential production. The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems, managing details, and collaborating with creative teams in a fast-moving environment.
Qualifications
Approximately 1+ years of experience in experiential marketing, event production, agency project coordination, or a related field (including relevant internships or professional experience).
Exceptional organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and willingness to learn.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Slack, and other common collaboration tools.
Bachelor’s degree or coursework in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field is a plus.
What Makes You Successful
You’re excited to learn from experienced producers and continuously improve.
You embrace feedback and use it to grow professionally.
You stay organized even when priorities shift.
You enjoy supporting a team and contributing wherever needed.
You’re passionate about creating exceptional live experiences.
Position Details
Full-time, remote position.
Standard working hours are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time.
Flexibility to occasionally work evenings, weekends, or adjusted schedules based on event needs.
Travel may be required depending on project assignments.
Compensation & Benefits
Full-time position with employee benefits.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
We are partnering with a rapidly expanding, multi-site manufacturing organization to identify a Senior Network Engineer who will own the performance, stability, and evolution of a mission-critical enterprise network operating in a 24/7 environment.
This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in high-availability environments and takes pride in driving uptime, resiliency, and operational excellence across complex infrastructure.
What you’ll do:
Own network operations across WAN/LAN, wireless, and SD-WAN environments
Design and implement scalable, fault-tolerant architecture
Lead monitoring, incident response, and root cause resolution
Drive network segmentation, security integration, and zero-trust principles
Partner across IT and plant operations to support business-critical systems
What we’re looking for:
8+ years in Network Engineering, ideally in multi-site or manufacturing environments
Expertise in SD-WAN, routing (BGP/OSPF), and enterprise security (firewalls, segmentation)
Experience with SASE platforms (e.g., Palo Alto Prisma)
Strong ownership mindset in 24/7 uptime environments
Why this opportunity stands out:
High visibility role with direct impact on business continuity
Backed by strong company growth and recent expansion initiatives
Opportunity to modernize and influence enterprise architecture
SkyWater Search Partners is representing a high-impact opportunity to join a successful, growth-oriented organization as the Human Resources Site Manager supporting a high-performing manufacturing plant of approximately 400 employees. This individual will serve as the senior HR leader on-site, working closely with plant leadership to drive business results through effective people strategies.
Acting as a true strategic partner, the HR Site Manager will lead all aspects of HR while fostering a strong, engaged, and compliant workforce. This role requires a hands-on leader who can operate both strategically and tactically, partnering with corporate HR to deliver scalable solutions aligned with business objectives.
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