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 atwww.cretexmedical.com.
Manufacturing Engineer P osition S ummary :
The Manufacturing Engineer will support the Stamping business unit and be responsible for providing hands on support to the Manufacturing organization to facilitate efficient operations within the production area, optimize existing processes, and ensure that production goals are met.
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and improve procedures, documentation, tools, fixtures, and programs on existing products
Monitor the performance of equipment, machines, and tools and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields, or product quality issues
Interface with Quality to integrate new products or processes into the existing production area
Determine project scope, define requirements, work with Cretex Medical teams and others to coordinate production, meet deadlines and customer requirements
Identify the root cause of manufacturing process and product nonconformities. Identify and implement the necessary actions to correct and prevent recurrence though the corrective and preventative action process
Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or design for manufacturability or 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
Develop and implement process and product improvements with supervisory guidance
Maintain and approve device routers and bill of materials
Develop manufacturing processes utilizing statistical process control as appropriate.
Maintain and approve manufacturing procedures
Design and coordinate fabrication and implementation of process fixturing or gauging
Resolve non-conformances and participate on the Material Review Board
Analyze and map processes, assess efficiency, and implement complex project activities
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
Qualifications
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
Understanding of 3D CAD software (i.e. ProE, Unigraphics, Solidworks, etc.)
Excellent communication and influencing skills
High level of energy, personal accountability, and integrity
Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in an ISO13485/GMP environment
Engineering experience in a manufacturing facility
Manufacturing process design and validation
Manufacturing equipment and fixture/gauge design
Lean manufacturing, including statistical analysis
Experience in Laser Welding
Experience in CNC Maching
Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations
Physical & Environmental Demands:
Cretex Companies use cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals in the manufacturing process. Testing is conducted on a periodic basis to ensure that all chemicals are kept well below the OSHA permissible exposure levels.
Pay Range
USD $68,200.00 - USD $112,600.00 /Yr.
Pay Range Details
This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency,offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.
Manufacturing Engineer I: 68,200 - 102,400
Manufacturing Engineer II: 75,000 - 112,600
Company 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.)
Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
Job LocationsUS-MN-Brooklyn Park
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date46 minutes ago(4/14/2026 7:08 PM)
Requisition ID 2026-5980
of Openings 1
Category (Portal Searching) Engineering
