Job Description:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer leads the development, optimization, validation, and sustainment of manufacturing processes for regulated medical devices. This role collaborates with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Production to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective manufacturing throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in medical device processes, strong technical acumen, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Develop, optimize, validate, and sustain manufacturing processes for medical devices.Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Production teams.Ensure manufacturing processes are safe, compliant, and cost-effective.Lead process validation activities including IQ, OQ, and PQ.Design fixtures and tooling using CAD.Implement continuous improvement initiatives.Manage risk through PFMEA and DFMEA.Engage with contract manufacturers and global suppliers.

Essential Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Biomedical, or related engineering field.5+ years of experience in the medical device industry.5+ years in product development, verification/validation, or process/manufacturing engineering.Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes.Proficiency with CAD.Experience in process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).Understanding of risk management and process controls.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Familiarity with ultrasound technology.Experience working with contract manufacturers or global suppliers.Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.Strong business acumen.Ability to work with urgency in high-pressure situations.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Early-stage or start-up experience strongly preferred.Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $57.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eden Prairie,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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