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.

Position summary

The Mechanical Designer will be responsible for the design, debugging and assembly of new production tooling and equipment according to the organizational standards.

Essential Job Functions                                                                                

• Subject matter expert in the design, assembly and debugging of new production tooling and equipment
• Optimize current production tooling and equipment.
• Develop and implement equipment and tooling design and organization standards.
• Estimate production costs, efficiencies, cost saving methods, and the effects of tooling/equipment design changes on cost and efficiency.
• Document current installed tooling and equipment base
• Support and comply with Spectralytics Quality System, ISO 13485 and when required medical device requirements.
• Monitor the utilization of employee safety and OE programs
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Partner with the 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

Minimum Requirements, Education & Experience

• 2-year Design related degree
• Experience: 3 years
• Working knowledge of mechanical parts as well as computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• CNC programming knowledge a plus
• Able to work mechanically and troubleshoot equipment
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• Ability to consistently achieve short and long term business results
• Ability to follow through on commitments and holds team members accountable
• 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

Desirable Criteria & Qualifications

• Supervisory experience
• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations