Engineering Technician Lead - NPD

Cretex Companies • Brooklyn Park, MN

101d • $29 - $43

About The Position

The Engineering Technician Lead is a hands-on working lead responsible for coordinating and performing engineering builds, managing prototype part inventory, and ensuring that technical deliverables are completed on schedule. This role will provide day-to-day guidance, training, and support for a team of engineering technicians, helping them develop skills and meet project requirements. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable working on the shop floor building assemblies as they are leading schedules, prioritizing tasks, and partnering with engineers to deliver high-quality results.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing machinery, equipment, and processes.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage relationships and team facilitation.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to take direction from and give input to the next level leader.
• Ability to collaborate and assist team members.
• Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required.

Nice To Haves

• Business/technical degree.
• Medical manufacturing experience.
• Familiar with ISO and FDA requirements.
• Certifications in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain build schedules in collaboration with engineers and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate technician resources to ensure alignment with project priorities and deadlines.
• Act as point of contact for technicians, engineers, and other cross-functional teams during build activities.
• Participate in hands-on assembly, test, and troubleshooting of engineering builds.
• Complete disposition activities in compliance with the ERP system for engineering builds.
• Ensure employees are following company guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Act as the working lead for a team of engineering technicians, balancing hands-on build work with team coordination.
• Mentor, coach, and support technician skill development and career growth.
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work.
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve.
• Complete all other work duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• Employee death benefit.
• Employee sick and safe leave.
• Comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Pre-tax health savings account.
• Healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Discretionary profit sharing program.
• Parental Leave.
• Accident and critical illness benefits.
• Optional employee, spouse, and child life insurance.
• Short and long term disability.
• Company provided life insurance.
• Tuition assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED