Quality Programmer

Cretex • Brooklyn Park, MN

23h • $21 - $37 • Onsite

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 . Responsible for developing and maintaining inspection programs using customer drawings and specifications to ensure compliance to customer requirements and have extensive knowledge of dimensional metrology.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in a quality assurance role
• Advanced knowledge of inspection equipment uses and maintenance
• Intermediate GD&T
• Advanced understanding of precision testing equipment software

Nice To Haves

• Two-year technical degree
• Experience with ERP systems
• Experience programming OGP or Micro-Vu
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001/13485
• Quality training/certifications

Responsibilities

• Program various precision testing equipment including but not limited to Tool Scope, CMM, Vision Systems
• Devise fixture concepts and participate in gage and fixture development
• Perform basic maintenance of inspection equipment
• Implement and analyze artifact checks for various precision testing equipment
• Gage R&R analysis using Minitab
• Identify and implement inspection methods and equipment to reduce cost and improve productivity
• Perform key responsibilities of a Quality Inspector, Quality Technician and Sr. Quality Technician.
• Enter production information into the ERP system on a timely basis
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
• Understand and comply with the Cretex professional competencies, company policies, and employee manual
• Adhere to all safety policies; includes wearing personal protective equipment when required
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees