Manufacturing Engineer II
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 Manufacturing Engineer ll will be responsible for leading the manufacturing of product and implementation of improvements including cost, manufacturability, and quality goals. Responsible for planning, designing, developing, and maintaining programs, training, and manufacturing processes such as: machining, packaging, welding, assembly, and molding. This position will also provide direction and support for existing products including support to the Manufacturing organization to facilitate efficient operations within the production area, to optimize existing processes and to ensure that production goals are met.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or other Engineering Science
- 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting; including state of the art manufacturing technology/concepts and cost reductions
- Manufacturing process design and validation
- Manufacturing equipment and fixture/gauge design
- Experience in an ISO13485/GMP environment
- Engineering experience with medical devices
- Lean manufacturing experience
- Knowledge of materials and related processes
- Project management experience
- DOE, SPC, FMEA, GMP, QSR
- Manufacturing automation, including electronic visual inspection
- 3D CAD software (i.e. ProE, Unigraphics, Solidworks, etc.)
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- High level of energy, personal accountability and integrity
- Highly detail oriented; checks own work, keeps accurate records, organizes information effectively
- Ability to tolerate ambiguity, multiple priorities, and short deadlines
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and oganizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment; ability to prioritize and multitask
Nice To Haves
- Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations
- Team dynamic skills (communication, accountability, decision-making, feedback, meeting management, managing conflict)
- Knowledge of statistical software
Responsibilities
- Initiate and complete technical activities leading to new or improved processes for current and next generation programs and to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company
- Analyze and solve problems from basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts through to a wide range of complex and advanced problems which require novel and innovative approaches or a breakthrough technology
- Interfaces with quality and manufacturing to integrate new products or processes into the existing production area
- Maintain and approve device routers and bill of materials
- Monitor performance of equipment, machines, and tools and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields, or product quality issues
- Maintain and approve manufacturing procedures
- Design and coordinate fabrication and implementation of process fixturing or gauging
- Resolve non-conformances and participates on Material Review Board
- Analyze and map processes, assesses efficiency, and implements complex project activities
- Assist with part cost estimation
- Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
- Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
- Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
