We have been engaged by a professional services organization that is mission-driven to find their next IT Manager and top internal technology leader. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to step into a highly visible, hands on leadership role with the ability to build, shape, and influence the future of IT.
HQ locally with a national presence (offices also in NY & CA) having experience with multisite support and geographically distributed teams will be valuable. If you are an experienced IT Manager / Director looking for more ownership, autonomy, strategic influence, and the opportunity to build something while still staying close to technology we should connect.
If you are an experienced IT Manager / Director looking for more ownership, autonomy, strategic influence, and the opportunity to build something while still staying close to technology we should connect.
***No 3rd parties. No sponsorship available. Only local candidates will be considered. ***
Location: Open to remote talent – periodic travel to Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN Compensation: Total compensation of $350,000 – $420,000
SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with a growing financial institution looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to serve as its senior financial leader and a key member of the executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this highly visible role will lead the finance organization and serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, ownership, and the Board.
The CFO will play an important role in supporting the organization’s next phase of growth, with responsibility for strengthening capital planning, liquidity and balance-sheet management, forecasting, performance analytics, and business-line profitability. This leader will also help modernize the finance function, leveraging technology, automation, data, and AI-assisted tools to create more forward-looking financial insights and improve decision-making.
The organization operates across traditional consumer and commercial banking while also offering a broader range of specialized and technology-enabled financial products and services. This creates a level of complexity beyond that of a traditional community bank and requires a CFO who can balance strong financial discipline with an entrepreneurial, growth-oriented mindset.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned banking finance executive with deep technical expertise, experience operating within a larger or complex financial institution, and a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams. This individual will be proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable partnering across the organization to help the business scale responsibly.
SkyWater is partnering with a growing industrial coatings contractor in the Twin Cities to hire an Estimating Manager for their team! Our client installs protective coatings and does surface preparation work for customers across several heavy-industrial sectors. They primarily operate throughout the Midwest, and they’re currently in a high growth phase where they’re investing in the people & technology they need to scale the business. This is an exciting opportunity to impact & build their estimating function while leading a team of 4 direct reports. We’re looking for an Estimating Manager or Sr. Estimator who can build a cost catalog, create efficiencies within the estimating process, lead/mentor the estimating team, and work directly with customers on project estimates. If you’re looking for a high-visibility leadership role where you can shape how a growing company prices & wins their project bids, then please submit your resume today to be considered for this opportunity!
SkyWater is excited to be partnering again with a growing cooperative in the Twin Cities looking to add an Accounting Manager to their team!
Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a broad, hands-on role for an experienced accounting professional who is comfortable owning the full accounting cycle from start to finish. This person will oversee one direct report and take ownership of the month-end close, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, AR/AP, member accounting, compliance and audit, while also serving as a key accounting resource across the organization.
They’re looking for 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience independently owning a full month-end close and strong knowledge across the financial statements. Hands-on experience with compliance, audit and broader accounting operations is important, along with management experience. While experience with their specific accounting system isn’t required, they do want someone who has worked within and can quickly learn more robust accounting systems.
Beyond the technical accounting, they want someone who enjoys operating in a smaller-company environment – someone who can jump into the details, connect the dots across the business, improve processes and partner comfortably with people outside of accounting. There’s also a newer business line that could bring additional inventory and entity complexity as it grows, creating plenty of opportunity for this role to evolve.
Skywater is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer II to help stabilize manufacturing processes, reduce defects, and build a more disciplined quality organization with a growing manufacturer in St Paul.
This role will spend approximately 40%–50% of your time on the manufacturing floor, working directly with operators, manufacturing engineers, production leaders, suppliers, and customers to define problems, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions. Setting up quality inspection procedures, product quality criteria, and quality documentation will also be parts of this role
Key responsibilities include:
Leading 8D, A3, 5 Why, fishbone, and structured root-cause investigations
Supporting RMAs, customer complaints, containment, and corrective actions
Improving FPY, PPM, scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality
Establishing inspection criteria, control plans, and process standards
Supporting ISO 9001, PPAP, PFMEA, audits, and new-product launches
Applying blueprint-reading, GD&T, SPC, and process-capability knowledge
The strongest candidates will bring 2–7 years of manufacturing quality, manufacturing engineering, or continuous-improvement experience. Experience with machining, electrical or electromechanical assembly, fluid handling, industrial equipment, or similarly complex manufactured products is preferred.
This environment requires initiative. Processes are still being consolidated, so the successful candidate must be comfortable operating in the gray while helping the company create greater consistency and discipline.
Target compensation is $85,000–$105,000, this is a five-day onsite position with minimal travel
Most importantly, this is an opportunity to be part of a growth transformation. This person will be a part of building quality processes on the production floor and there will be ample opportunities for career growth.
HR Generalist – College Recruiting & Safety Focus Saint Paul, MN (Hybrid) $75,000 – $85,000(flexible to ~$90K for the right candidate)
Our client, a growing distribution company with ~250 employees/contractors across seven states, is adding an HR Generalist to their team. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role reporting directly to the HR leader. You’ll get exposure to nearly every facet of HR while owning two key programs: college recruiting and safety.
The Role This is roughly 70% tactical HR generalist work, 30% program ownership. You won’t be the HR business partner for senior leadership, but you’ll have real autonomy over a well-established college recruiting pipeline and the safety program, with meaningful room to grow into additional areas (benefits strategy, culture initiatives, and more) as you show interest and aptitude.
What You’ll Own:
A well-established rotational entry-level sales pipeline program (multiple hires per year): partnering with engineering schools across the Upper Midwest, attending career fairs, and building lasting relationships that create a real talent pipeline (not just a fair-attendance calendar)
Safety program leadership: managing workers’ comp, coordinating OSHA/insurance inspections, biannual training, and first responder certification. Low-risk distribution environment, well-supported by a dedicated safety team.
Are you a data-driven problem solver who loves turning complex operational challenges into clear, actionable insights? We’re looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to drive workforce strategy and operational analytics across customer service and operational teams.
In this role, you’ll connect finance, operations, and workforce planning to help leaders answer questions like: Where are the bottlenecks? Are staffing, process, or productivity issues slowing us down? How can we optimize resources to improve service and revenue?
Only candidates located in Minnesota will be considered.
SUMMARY The Controls Engineer III is responsible for developing innovative automation solutions for packaging machinery. This role provides leadership to a cross-functional team of mechanical and controls engineers, assembly technicians, and validation staff in a matrix organization, with an emphasis on new product development and engineering for commercial products. Working closely with the Electrical Engineering Manager, this individual specifies new equipment in alignment with market needs.
This job description highlights the primary responsibilities and authority of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
New Machinery Development
Create new machinery concepts, including automation specifications, configuration options, and cost targets for prototype systems.
Estimate time and material requirements for new machinery quotes.
Direct concept development using test rigs and components.
Present specifications for milestone reviews and maintain updated documentation.
Report project deviations, risks, and cost variances to the Electrical Engineering Manager.
Engineering of New Equipment and Machinery Lines
Develop automation platforms, control architectures, electrical assemblies, schematics, and bills of material (BOMs).
Design control cabinet layouts, conduit systems, and program HMI, PLC, and robotic control software.
Document BOMs and ensure accuracy for product configuration.
Manage and record all Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
Lead technical design reviews to ensure peer review and knowledge sharing.
Ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards (OSHA, EU Machinery Directive, and local authorities) and integrate safety risk assessments.
Provide project management and technical leadership from order entry through field testing.
Serve as the technical liaison with customers, sales, and project management, communicating specifications, project plans, and change orders.
Direct assembly and validation staff during build and test phases.
Partner with sales, project management, and service teams to resolve technical field issues.
Upon field test completion, transfer prototype documentation to the commercial engineering team.
Process Improvement and Knowledge Sharing
Mentor colleagues in machinery development practices and serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in key competency areas.
Support refinement of the product development process to improve lead times, cost efficiency, quality, and safety.
Stay current on automation technologies and share insights with the engineering team.
Report machine performance and safety concerns to the Electrical Engineering Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or associate degree in Engineering with 7+ years of relevant experience designing and programming PLC, HMI, and servo control systems.
Experience with high-speed servo-driven machinery required.
Familiarity with Allen-Bradley (AB) and Fanuc PLC systems.
Proficiency with Rockwell Automation software and hardware (RSLogix5000, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PowerFlex VFDs, Kinetix servo drives, PanelView HMIs) preferred.
5+ years of AutoCAD experience in schematic generation required.
Experience with 3D parametric CAD and Product Data Management (PDM) systems preferred.
Prior exposure to packaging or cam-driven machinery preferred.
Experience specifying robotics and pick-and-place systems preferred.
Project management and customer-facing experience strongly preferred.
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Capable of designing and managing control systems for machinery and integrated packaging lines.
Strong ability to read, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical schematics and engineering software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Skilled in mentoring and leading design and project teams.
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and critical thinking abilities.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individuals and groups at all levels, internal and external.
Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams and demonstrates flexibility in partnering with diverse personalities.
Contributes to team problem-solving by suggesting ideas and resolving issues constructively.
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