Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to join one of our Fortune 500 clients in Plymouth, MN. This is a 12‑month contract with the possibility of extension, performed 100 % onsite.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing & Yield Improvement: Lead yield improvement initiatives across catheter manufacturing processes, including reflow, stringing, assembly, soldering, bonding, and packaging. Apply structured problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, A3) to resolve manufacturing issues and improve process capability and robustness. Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, process variation, and opportunities for cost, quality, and throughput improvements.
• Technical Leadership & Execution: Serve as a technical subject‑matter expert in catheter manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment. Coordinate the design, procurement, build, and debugging of tooling, machinery, and test equipment. Support new product introductions (NPI), process scale‑up, and technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively with Quality, Process Development, R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, and Regulatory teams to ensure successful launches and sustained performance. Ensure manufacturing processes comply with FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and Abbott quality system requirements.
• Coaching & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance during investigations, process development, and continuous improvement activities. Mentor and coach junior engineers and technicians to strengthen problem‑solving skills and technical capability. Lead cross‑functional project teams and drive accountability toward key deliverables and timelines.
• Personal Attributes: Innovative, resourceful, and able to work with minimal direction. Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Data‑driven, results‑oriented decision maker. Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in fast‑paced manufacturing environments. Strong communicator who works effectively across functions. Quick learner with a passion for continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, or other relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, with background in manufacturing or process development.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capability within team‑based environments.
• Ability to lead and motivate peers, drive change, and approach problems creatively and pragmatically.
• Ability to travel, including international travel.
• Eligibility to work for any employer without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical device manufacturing experience.
• Previous experience supporting NPI, pilot builds, and ramp‑to‑production environments.

Pay

$65 /hr to $67 /hr (On W2)

Schedule

100 % onsite, 12‑month contract with potential extension.