Manufacturing Engineer - Nitinol Products

Cretex • Dassel, MN

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About The Position

Overview About Cretex Medical 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 . Ma nufacturing Engineer - Nitinol Products P osition Summary The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for leading the development and deployment of manufacturing processes of Nitinol based products. and implementation of improvements including cost, manufacturability, and quality goals. Responsible for planning, designing, developing, and maintaining manufacturing processes. Provide direction and support once products are deployed into production 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. Position is open to Manufacturing Engineer level I, II or III based on experience.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Material Science Engineering
• Mfg Eng III: 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting
• Mfg Eng II: 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting
• 1+ years of engineering experience in a Nitinol manufacturing setting; including state of the art manufacturing technology/concepts and cost reductions is preferred
• Fundamental understanding of the properties and behaviors of Nitinol
• In depth understanding of Nitinol related processes with emphasis on Shape Setting
• Experience with 3D CAD Software (i.e. Solidworks)
• Team dynamic skills (communication, accountability, decision-making, feedback, meeting management, managing conflict)
• DOE, SPC, FMEA, GDP, QSR, GD&T, ANOVA
• Experience with statistical softwares (i.e. Minitab, Excel SPC, etc.)
• Project management experience
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• High level of energy, personal accountability, and integrity
• Highly detail oriented; checks own work, keeps accurate records, organizes data effectively
• Ability to tolerate ambiguity, multiple priorities, and short deadlines
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Experience in an ISO13485/GMP environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, prioritize work and multitask

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, or Material Science Engineering
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a Nitinol manufacturing setting; including state of the art manufacturing technology/concepts and cost reductions
• Experience with testing Nitinol material for Af, tensile, fatigue, cyclic loading, and corrosion
• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations

Responsibilities

• Initiate and complete technical activities for new or improved Nitinol processes or design for manufacturability for current and next generation programs
• Hands on position to design, develop, and validate Nitinol based manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings; a bility to design tooling and fixtures in 3D CAD Software
• Coordinate fabrication and implementation of process fixturing or gauging
• Interface with quality and manufacturing to integrate new products or processes into production to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company
• Create, maintain and approve device routers, manufacturing procedures, 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
• Resolve non-conformances and participates on Material Review Board
• Analyze and map processes, assesses efficiency, and implements complex project activities
• Mentor Engineer I and II and Technicians (Mfg Eng III)
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve

Benefits

• All Employees: 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.
• 20+hours: 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.
• 30+ hours: 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. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees