Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter Manufacturing Company | Princeton, MN On-site 5 days/week $65,000 – $85,000 base + discretionary bonus *Only scheduling interviews with Minnesota-based candidates
A growing, multi-site manufacturing organization in central Minnesota is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting across multiple business units and help build the next chapter of its workforce.
This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you’ll have direct impact on hiring strategy, employer branding, and workforce growth. The company has recently stabilized after market shifts and is now positioned for growth across diversified industries, including manufacturing, construction, energy, and industrial sectors.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys building talent pipelines from the ground up, and wants to move beyond simply posting jobs into true talent sourcing and community engagement alongside a great HR leader to support their growth and development.
What you’ll own:
Full-cycle recruiting across hourly, skilled trades, engineering, operations, and professional roles
Proactive sourcing and pipeline development for manufacturing talent
Building employer brand awareness through job fairs, school partnerships, trade programs, and community outreach
Partnering closely with operations leaders and hiring managers across multiple locations
Supporting onboarding and candidate experience initiatives
Leveraging recruiting tools, AI, and process improvements to modernize talent acquisition efforts
What we’re looking for:
3+ years of recruiting experience, ideally in manufacturing, skilled trades, industrial, construction, or related industries
Proven ability to source passive talent and build pipelines proactively
Experience hiring for both hourly and salaried roles
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable working onsite daily (with some flexibility over time) and engaging directly with plant leadership and employees
Experience with recruiting systems/ATS (Paycom experience is a plus)
Why consider it:
Visible, high-impact role with direct partnership to HR leadership
Opportunity to shape recruiting strategy and employer brand
Exposure to multiple business units and diverse hiring profiles
Long-term growth potential into broader HR, training, and talent development work
Strong benefits package including 401(k), PTO, and company-supported wellness and community initiatives
If you’re a recruiter in Minnesota who enjoys building, influencing, and creating momentum in a growing business, I would love to connect and meet with you.
A leading Midwest-based manufacturing organization is seeking a Network & Systems Administrator to support its expanding IT environment across a modern production and warehouse facility.
This role is ideal for a hands-on technologist early in their career who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants exposure across systems, networking, and cloud platforms.
What You’ll Do: • Support Windows Server and Microsoft 365 (Entra ID, Exchange, Intune) • Assist with network operations (VLANs, switches, connectivity troubleshooting) • Handle endpoint support across Windows/macOS environments • Perform system monitoring, patching, backups, and issue resolution • Collaborate with IT leadership on infrastructure improvements
What You Bring: • 3+ years of IT support, systems, or network administration experience • Strong troubleshooting mindset and customer-first approach • Foundational networking knowledge (TCP/IP, switching) • Exposure to firewalls/VPNs (FortiGate a plus) • Desire to learn and grow in a collaborative, lean team
Why This Role Stands Out: • Broad technical exposure across infrastructure + operations • Direct visibility to IT leadership in a growing environment • Opportunity to grow into advanced systems/security responsibilities
A growing global leader in high-precision motion control technology has partnered with us exclusively to find a technically sharp, self-driven Product Marketing Manager to join their Minneapolis-area team.
This company builds advanced motion control systems used inside the most demanding machines on the planet – semiconductor manufacturing, genome sequencing, laser microprocessing, and electronics production. Their products are trusted by OEM engineers who need sub-nanometer precision and zero tolerance for failure. They’re small enough that every person on the team has real impact, and experienced enough (40+ years) that you’ll have senior mentors who’ve already walked the path you’re on.
This is a role open due to promotion, built and shaped by the hiring manager who had this role previously. You’ll step in with a clear runway, an existing content library, and a team with 20+ years of combined product marketing experience across the US, Germany, and Israel. Day one you’re driving go-to-market execution, building out a technical content library, and getting hands-on with voice-of-customer research across a global OEM customer base. Base pay starting at $120k+.
Minneapolis-area location preferred. Remote will be considered for candidates with direct motion control industry backgrounds.
SkyWater Search Partners has been retained by a respected, employee-owned organization to identify an HRMS Manager to serve as the organization’s Workday leader and internal subject matter expert.
This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role following a recent Workday implementation and help shape the future of HR technology, process improvement, reporting, and employee experience across a growing national organization.
The HRMS Manager will own the day-to-day administration, optimization, configuration, and enhancement of Workday while partnering closely with HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, and business leaders to maximize system capabilities and improve organizational effectiveness.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Newly elevated role with significant visibility and ownership
Recent Workday implementation with opportunity to stabilize, optimize, and enhance the platform
Broad Workday scope across HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Performance, Learning, Compensation, and Payroll
People-first, employee-owned culture
Opportunity to influence business processes and HR strategy through technology
Strong executive support and investment in Workday
We’re excited to partner with a returning client on a Plant Manager that will lead their growing CNC machining operation in the Twin Cities. This is a newly created leadership position driven by continued business growth, increased production capacity, and recent investments in equipment and personnel. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this individual will oversee daily manufacturing operations, lead a team of approximately 20 employees, and play a key role in driving operational performance, employee development, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience with a strong machining background • 5+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing environment • Experience leading CNC machining operations and production teams • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation • Strong understanding of machining processes, production flow, and quality systems • Demonstrated success leading continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives • Proven ability to develop employees and build high-performing teams • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience preferred
SkyWater is partnering with a thriving plastics manufacturing company backed by a private investment firm renowned for significantly boosting companies’ revenue and long-term stable ownership. They are seeking a Business Development Manager that offers remote work, local travel, a competitive compensation package, and ample room for professional advancement.
As the Business Development Manager, you will drive business growth, lead outreach efforts, and expand the existing territory and customers while collaborating with the internal team and peers. Reporting directly to the President, this position calls for a candidate with a background in industrial manufacturing, plastics, or contract manufacturing.
If you are seeking a dynamic role in sales with room for growth, this could be the great fit for you!
We are seeking a highly organized and results-oriented Director of Engineering to lead capital projects, vendor partnerships, and engineering execution within a fast-growing food manufacturing organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities, and excels at bringing structure and accountability to complex projects.
Unlike traditional engineering leadership roles that focus heavily on technical design, this position is centered on project execution, capital planning, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination. The successful candidate will serve as the hub that keeps engineering initiatives moving forward while partnering closely with Operations, Finance, Maintenance, and Executive Leadership.
SkyWater is partnering with a high growth medical device company in the South Metro to find a Senior Electrical Engineer for their team! This is an exciting role for an experienced electrical engineer who wants to do meaningful technical work at a company on the cusp of some exciting growth. Our client is a small, cutting-edge medical equipment manufacturer who’s an innovator in their field and have developed a unique platform that is fundamentally different from competitors in their space. They’re looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer who can own the design, development, and validation of electrical systems for medical equipment used in cardiac ablation procedures. The work spans analog & digital circuit design, Verification & Validation testing, DFMEA, and cross-functional collaboration with software, regulatory, and quality teams. Our client is offering a competitive compensation package (base salary + bonus potential), solid benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career as they scale their business!
SkyWater Search Partners is excited to be partnering with a rapidly growing, institutionally-backed financial services platform based in the Twin Cities to identify a Chief Financial Officer to join their leadership team.
This firm operates one of the most active and acquisitive financial services consolidation platforms in the country, with over $9 billion in assets under management across 22 partner firms and a portfolio that continues to scale through strategic acquisitions. Backed by a privately funded holding company with a long-term ownership mindset, this is not a traditional corporate environment. It is a high-growth, transaction-oriented business where the CFO will have direct visibility to senior ownership and a meaningful seat at the table as the firm prepares for continued institutional growth – including engagement with major private equity and credit partners.
This is a rare opportunity for a finance leader who wants to step into a true enterprise-level CFO role at a company that is actively scaling, building institutional credibility, and has a strong succession plan in place from an existing, tenured CFO who will support the transition.
The Opportunity
As CFO, you will oversee the full finance and accounting function for the company and its portfolio of firms, leading a team of approximately 10 accounting and finance professionals. This role is both a technical finance seat and a strategic leadership position. You will be responsible for guiding the company through continued acquisitions, building out enterprise-level financial infrastructure, and serving as the primary finance voice to institutional partners, equity groups, and the ownership team. The current CFO is transitioning into a specialized role and will remain in the building as a resource — providing an unusually strong foundation for a new leader stepping in.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all accounting, finance, and reporting functions across the parent entity and its portfolio companies
Serve as the primary financial liaison to institutional partners, equity groups, and ownership in strategic meetings and presentations
Drive enterprise financial strategy including forecasting, capital planning, and performance analysis across a multi-entity structure
Own the acquisition accounting process, including due diligence support, entity integration, and post-close financial management
Manage and develop a team of approximately 10 accounting and finance professionals
Build out scalable financial infrastructure and reporting systems as the business grows
Partner closely with the President and senior leadership on operational and strategic finance initiatives
Qualifications
CPA required; MBA or additional credentials a plus
10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with direct CFO or senior finance leadership experience preferred
Background in financial services strongly preferred; RIA, insurance, or wealth management industry experience is a significant advantage
Prior experience with acquisitions, multi-entity structures, and institutional stakeholder management
Proven ability to lead a finance team and operate as a strategic partner to executive leadership
Strong communication and executive presence — this person will represent the firm at the highest levels
Experience with private equity-backed or institutionally-oriented businesses is a plus
Local to or willing to relocate to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro; this is a full-time, in-office role
A leading medical device innovator is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help advance a breakthrough platform enabling MRI-guided, radiation-free cardiac procedures. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to life-saving technology at a pivotal stage of U.S. expansion.
The Role You will design, enhance, and troubleshoot real-time software systems that control complex capital equipment used in electrophysiology procedures. This includes device control, data acquisition, and visualization within a highly regulated environment.
Key Requirements • 5+ years in medical device software development • Proficiency in Java and C/C++, ideally in embedded or real-time systems • Experience with FDA standards (IEC 62304, Class II/III) • Strong debugging, system-level thinking, and cross-functional collaboration • Exposure to Azure DevOps or modern SDLC tools preferred
What Sets This Apart • Proprietary MRI-based technology—no direct competitors at scale • Proven success in Europe; now expanding into the U.S. market • High-impact role in a lean, collaborative R&D team • Direct contribution to safer, more precise cardiac care
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