We have been retained by a global provider of aftermarket aviation solutions supporting commercial, regional, and corporate aircraft operators. Built to address the growing demand for integrated, end-to-end aftermarket services, the organization operates through a portfolio of specialized, independent business units delivering parts, maintenance, asset lifecycle, and technical solutions that keep aircraft operating efficiently and safely.
Our client is adding a senior-level Chief of Staff to serve as an extension to the CEO and an integrator for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). This role is responsible for driving alignment across a multi-business portfolio, ensuring enterprise initiatives remain on track, and strengthening operating cadence, decision clarity, and execution discipline across the organization.
This is a highly cross-functional, high-trust role requiring exceptional judgment, executive presence, discretion, and the ability to influence outcomes without formal authority. The Chief of Staff will operate at both strategic and tactical levels, balancing long-term value creation with day-to-day execution rigor.
We are partnering with a profitable, privately backed manufacturing company in the Milwaukee area to hire a Controller to lead plant-level finance and accounting operations.
This is a critical newly created position due to the growth at this site. The business is stable, well-established, and entering a phase that requires stronger financial ownership, tighter reporting cadence, and closer partnership between finance and operations.
This role will serve as the senior financial leader onsite, owning the numbers and acting as a true business partner to plant leadership and corporate finance.
Why This position?
Profitable, stable manufacturing operation
High-visibility role with real ownership and influence
Direct partnership with senior finance leadership and exposure to PE partners
Opportunity to improve processes and reporting, not just maintain them
Compensation & Work Model
Base salary up to $140K
Bonus potential up to 15%
Onsite preferred to start, ability to go hybrid after initial training period
This role is ideal for a plant-level controller who wants meaningful ownership, operational impact, and visibility in a growing manufacturing business.
Interested candidates may apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation.
About the Company A leading precision manufacturing company specializing in close-tolerance components for medical device and other regulated industries. The business supports OEM customers with demanding quality and performance requirements and operates in a highly technical, fast-paced environment. The culture emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with leaders expected to be engaged, visible, and hands-on.
The Opportunity We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Manager to lead a technically advanced manufacturing team supporting CNC machining and precision production processes. This role requires deep technical credibility, strong leadership presence, and the ability to operate as a true player/coach. This is not a desk role. The successful candidate will be comfortable working on the floor, troubleshooting complex manufacturing challenges, and developing a highly skilled technical team.
Position Summary The Manufacturing Manager will lead a team of focused on optimizing manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting new product introductions. This role is both strategic and hands-on, balancing leadership responsibilities with deep technical engagement in a high-mix, low-volume production environment.
SkyWater Search Partners has partnered with a growing healthcare company looking to hire a Network Engineer to own and modernize the organization’s multi-site network infrastructure.
This is a senior, hands-on engineering role focused on assessing and modernizing aging infrastructure, reduce third-party dependency, and play a key role in designing and deploying network architecture for a brand-new hospital facility!
The position is fully on-site in Polk County, WI (no relocation assistance) and is only eligible for candidates who can work full-time without requiring sponsorship.
SkyWater is partnering with an existing client in Minneapolis to find a Demand Planner for their growing team! The Demand Planner will be responsible for generating demand forecasts, maintaining inventory levels, partnering with cross-functional teams, and supporting S&OP processes. This is a brand-new role created due to growth as our client is adding a few key hires across the organization as they scale the business. They’re an industry-leading and global manufacturing company and are looking for a strong Demand Planner who can work autonomously in this role. They’re offering a solid compensation package (base + bonus potential), excellent benefits, hybrid work schedule, and opportunities to advance your career as they continue to grow!
SkyWater is partnering with an existing client in Minneapolis to find a Sourcing Manager for their growing team! The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for building & implementing global sourcing strategies while maintaining a consistent & quality supply of products. This includes qualifying new suppliers, building & maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, looking for cost-savings opportunities, developing supplier scorecards & KPIs, and building a diverse & resilient supply chain. Our client is a global business, an industry leader in their space, and they’re currently adding a few key hires across the organization as they continue to grow & scale their business. They’re offering a solid compensation package (base + bonus potential), excellent benefits, hybrid work schedule, and opportunities to advance your career as they continue to grow!
We have partnered with a small but highly impactful experiential agency is seeking an Executive Creative Director to lead and elevate its creative discipline. This is a leadership role for a hands-on creative leader with a strong design foundation, deep experiential expertise, and ad agency experience who is excited to help shape the future of a growing, entrepreneurial organization.
The Executive Creative Director will partner closely with the agency’s founder to define creative vision, guide strategic thinking, and deliver high-quality, experience-led work across a diverse client portfolio. This role balances big-picture leadership with active creative involvement, strong design stewardship, and team mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a senior creative leader for the agency, setting creative vision and maintaining high standards of craft across all work
Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary creative team, with a strong emphasis on design excellence and collaboration
Drive experiential thinking and execution across categories including retail, health & wellness, manufacturing, entertainment, and automotive
Oversee creative development from concept through execution, ensuring ideas are strategically sound, visually compelling, and exceptionally crafted
Act as a steward of design quality across environments, systems, and touchpoints
Champion bold ideas while maintaining a practical, solutions-oriented mindset
Contribute to agency culture by modeling curiosity, partnership, integrity, and a roll-up-your-sleeves approach
Ideal Candidate Profile
Senior-level creative leadership experience within an ad agency environment, with a strong focus on experiential work
Design background with a deep understanding of visual systems, spatial design, and brand expression across physical and digital environments
Proven experience leading and developing creative teams across multiple disciplines
Strong experiential instincts and understanding of how brands show up in the real world
Strategic thinker who can translate insight into compelling creative expression
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting
Collaborative, generous leader who values partnership, craft, and thoughtful execution
The target base salary range for this position is $150,000–$200,000, with final compensation determined by the candidate’s experience, skills, and leadership level.
I’m partnering with a longtime, high-end retail client (certified B-Corp) that’s making a key hire on their Business Systems team. This IT Business Analyst role has a strong project management focus and is highly visible across the organization.
You’ll partner closely with HR and Marketing as the company continues to modernize and evolve its technology landscape, it’s a great opportunity to make real impact. This is a company with long-tenured employees, a progressive culture, and hands down one of the coolest offices I’ve stepped foot in during my 12+ years recruiting tech talent in Minnesota.
SkyWater is partnering with a leading enterprise SaaS innovator supporting hundreds of global clients—including dozens of Fortune 500 organizations. This firm is investing heavily in its data platform and is seeking a skilled Database Developer to play a critical role in its next phase of growth.
The Opportunity You’ll help transition a mature SQL environment into a modern Cloud-based data warehouse, translating and optimizing significant legacy code while introducing AI-enabled development practices. This is a hands-on role with meaningful ownership and visibility.
Key Requirements
Advanced T-SQL, SQL Server, and stored procedures
Experience with large-scale SQL-to-cloud migrations
ETL/ELT development (SSIS or equivalent)
Strong grounding in data warehousing principles
Exposure to CI/CD, Git-based workflows, and BI tools a plus
Why This Role Stands Out
Hybrid flexibility (4 days remote)
Direct impact on a greenfield environment
Forward-thinking culture embracing AI and automation
Competitive compensation and strong team stability
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