Engineering Manager

Cretex • Brooklyn Park, MN

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About The Position

Cretex Medical is a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry. Our customers view us as a trusted partner in the areas of injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping and device assembly. Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com . The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of manufacturing engineers supporting injection molding and metal stamping production operations. This role drives process optimization, continuous improvement, tooling performance, quality enhancements, and cost reduction initiatives while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. The Engineering Manager partners closely with Production, Quality, Tooling, Supply Chain, New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineering, and Maintenance to achieve production targets and strategic business objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Science
• 3+ years of people leadership experience
• 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting
• CAD and related design computer software (SolidWorks, Creo, Unigraphics, etc.)
• Medical instrumentation product knowledge
• Manufacturing process knowledge
• Knowledge of Quality System: ISO9001, ISO13845
• Ability to manage internal and external relationships
• Ability to solve problems and execute root cause analysis
• Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results
• Ability to follow through on commitments and holds team members accountable
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers supporting molding and stamping operations
• Drive process capability improvements, cycle time reductions, scrap reduction, and OEE improvements
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives for production and quality issues
• Support new production introductions, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and equipment commissioning
• Collaborate with tooling teams on mold and die design, maintenance strategies, and lifecycle management
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and cost-reduction initiatives across the molding and stamping operations
• Implement standardized work, process controls, and best practices
• Identify automation opportunities to improve productivity and reduce labor dependency
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with internal quality system and industry regulations (ISO 9001, ISO 13485)

Benefits

• Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.
• Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week.
• Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager