SkyWater has partnered with a dynamic, people-first medtech powerhouse in the Minneapolis metro area to attract and hire a Senior Design Assurance Engineer. With a collaborative culture that champions diverse voices, we’re building a community of innovators who prioritize patient impact over bureaucracy.
As Sr. Software Design Assurance Engineer, you’ll champion quality for non-device apps (patient/physician portals) and device-adjacent software in Class III implants. Partner cross-functionally to audit deliverables, drive risk management, validate test environments, and enforce IEC 62304/FDA compliance – from concept to commercialization. Mentor a growing team, tackling audits, ECOs, and cyber controls in a hybrid setup (Mon-Thu onsite).
We are excited to partner with one of our best clients in Minnesota to identify their first Vice President of Supply Chain: we have placed 10+ senior &C-suite leaders with this organization in the last 10 years, and 100% of them are still with the organization!
Landscape Structures is an incredible story; founded 40 years by a husband & wife passionate about getting kids outdoors and having fun doing it, they have quickly grown into the premier commercial playground manufacturer in the United States. Boasting over 4,500 completed projects across the world, they have over 850 employees and $350M+ in annual revenue. They have a phenomenal culture because their employees are also owners in the business; Landscape Structures is one of the largest ESOPs (employee-owned) organizations in the Midwest.
Headquartered in suburban Minneapolis, LSI has seen incredible year over year growth for the last decade, and isn’t slowing down any time soon (they have not only added a shift, but have purchased multiple buildings to help facilitate their growth).
Reporting to the COO, the VP of Supply Chain will lead a team of 20+ and is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s supply chain, including procurement, demand planning, inventory control, internal logistics, and supplier management. This individual ensures materials and products flow efficiently through the organization to support production, customer satisfaction, and financial objectives. The VP will lead cross-functional teams to drive excellence in safety, cost, quality, and delivery performance. This role ensures optimal supply chain performance, cost control, and on-time delivery across multiple product lines, facilities and business units.
*** The position offers a very competitive base salary, annual bonus & profit-sharing, in addition to strong benefits package. *** *** This is primarily an on-site position given the nature of the work, though they offer a flexible work arrangement. ***
Skywater is hiring a Product Engineer II to support a powertrain/drivetrain manufacturing division at a manufacturer in Chicago.
The Product Engineer II will be overseeing testing & validation, assembly processes, quality control measures, and manufacturing scoping functions for manufacturing processes. This role will support the launch and modification of new and existing product lines relating to powertrain and drivetrain processes
This is a vital role for this business unit, and will encompass engineering principles related to continuous improvement and lean, quality control, experimentation and testing, process optimization, applications, and manufacturing.
A highly regarded boutique litigation firm in Minneapolis is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its growing team. The firm handles complex disputes in state and federal courts, representing businesses and individuals in commercial, employment, financial services, civil rights, and defamation matters.
This person will be responsible for managing all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation; drafting briefs, pleadings, and other litigation documents; developing case strategy and working closely with clients; and appearing in court, arbitrations, and mediations. The ideal candidate will have 5-15 years of litigation experience.
If you’re interested in learning more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
SkyWater is excited to be partnering with a well-established, family-owned company that truly treats its people like family. They’ve built a strong reputation for doing things the right way, with integrity, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to their employees’ success.
They’re adding a Senior Corporate Accountant to their team, and it’s a great opportunity for someone who loves variety in their work, enjoys collaborating across teams, and thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. If you’re looking for a stable company with strong leadership, great values, and a place where your work really matters, this one’s worth a closer look.
Skywater Search Partners is partnering with a leading manufacturer seeking a proven Plant Manager to lead a multi-shift operation of 400+ employees and drive continuous improvement across production, delivery, safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This individual will be a hands-on, strategic leader with the capability to advance into higher operational leadership roles in the future.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing team of direct and indirect reports across production, maintenance, and CI functions.
Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve operational visibility and results.
Collaborate across engineering, quality, and supply chain in a matrix environment to align goals and processes.
Manage P&L performance ($150M+), optimizing labor, materials, and expenses to meet budget targets.
Lead transformation from reactive to proactive operations, building systemic consistency and process discipline.
Serve as a strategic business partner with potential to assume broader leadership responsibilities over time.
Qualifications
8+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including multi-shift plant management.
Background in industrial engineering, electro-mechanical or mechanical parts, and high-volume manufacturing preferred.
Experience leading leaders, not just direct production teams.
Strong grasp of Lean, CI, and KPI-based management systems.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and team-development skills.
SkyWater is partnering with a fast-growing industrial packaging company located in the Minneapolis area. They have provided top quality packaging and end-of-line automation solutions to various industries for nearly 50 years.
The role of Business Development Manager is an outside sales position traveling throughout northern Ohio. This individual would be supported by a sales & marketing team generating warm leads. My client is targeting a hunter to sell products on value while up selling several given accounts. Selling mainly into agriculture, construction, and mining, any background experience in those industries is a plus!
This is a pivotal role suited for someone excited to pursue new business, develop territories, and engage clients with refined presentation skills. They compensate well through base salary + bonus and offer a strong benefits package.
SkyWater Search Partners has been engaged by our long-time client to hire a Workday Analyst to join their HRIS team. This individual will have ownership of Workday configuration, specifically within the time tracking, absence, and payroll modules, including troubleshooting, workflow optimization, data analysis, and security management. This analyst will work as a trusted partner to leaders and business teams and have the ability to translate complex technical jargon into clear, actionable solutions. This role reports directly to the Sr. Manager of HRIS and will be excted to be onsite in a hybrid capacity.
The Portfolio Director – Refrigeration owns the strategy, roadmap, and execution for a diverse product portfolio serving refrigeration contractors, wholesalers, and OEMs. This role combines deep product management skills with refrigeration market knowledge to deliver innovative, compliant, and high-value solutions.
The leader in this role will drive new product development, optimize the existing portfolio, and ensure product launches succeed through close partnership with Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales.
The Portfolio Director – Chemicals is responsible for leading strategy, innovation, and execution across a portfolio of chemical products used in HVACR and adjacent applications. This role blends market insight with product management discipline to shape the multi-year roadmap, drive new product development (NPD), and ensure the portfolio meets customer needs while delivering top-line revenue growth.
The ideal candidate is a strategic product leader who thrives at the intersection of customer insight, technical requirements, and commercial execution.
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