Quality Engineer I - Cardio

Cretex • Coon Rapids, MN

1d • $70,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer I will provide comprehensive quality assurance support for manufacturing operations. This role is crucial in defining, implementing, and enhancing quality-related practices, ensuring inclusivity and diversity are integral parts of the process. The incumbent will offer technical guidance, support measurement methodologies, and foster an environment that embraces inclusivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or in another Engineering Science
• Knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• Intermediate knowledge of blueprint reading and GD&T
• Ability to analyze data and ensure data integrity
• Ability to operate a variety of inspection equipment
• Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Statistical expertise with DOE and Capability Studies
• Design software- Minitab
• Process management
• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations

Responsibilities

• Quality engineering support for manufacturing and project management
• Develop inspection requirements; facilitate PFMEAs; resolve discrepant material issues and create and maintain quality document such as control plans and inspection plans
• Analyze data and identify improvement opportunities
• Act as the quality interface for a production team in responding to customer complaints using failure analysis, development of corrective and preventative actions and trend analysis
• Support internal and external audit activity
• Lead and participate in company projects providing quality recommendations
• Support validation activity of processes, equipment, and metrology
• Create protocols and analyze data
• Support the Quality Inspectors to ensure that inspection plans comply with the relevant requirements of customer’s product requirements
• 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
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
• Participate in required company meetings
• Maintain an organized work area (5S)
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
• Complete all other work duties as assigned
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Medical insurance options
• Dental insurance options
• Vision insurance options
• Life insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Profit sharing
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Onsite medical clinic
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Social Events
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• 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
• Access to virtual providers
• Pre-tax health savings account
• Healthcare reimbursement accounts
• Dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Accident benefits
• Critical illness benefits
• Optional employee, spouse, and child life insurance

What This Job Offers

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