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.

Manufacturing Engineer III Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer lll is responsible for leading the manufacturing of product and implementation of improvements including cost, manufacturability, and quality goals. Responsible for planning, designing, developing, and maintaining programs, training, and manufacturing processes (such machining, packaging, welding, assembly, and molding).  

Manufacturing Engineer III Responsibilities:

• Initiate and complete technical activities leading to new or improved processes or design for manufacturability 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
• Interface with quality and manufacturing to integrate new products or processes into the existing production area 
• Maintain and approve device routers 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 
• Maintain and approve manufacturing procedures 
• Design and coordinate fabrication and implementation of process fixturing or gauging 
• Resolve non-conformances and participates on Material Review Board 
• Analyze and map processes, assesses efficiency, and implements complex project activities 
• Assist with part cost estimation 
• Mentor Engineer I and II 
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements 

Manufacturing Engineer III Requirements: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or other Engineering Science 

• 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting; including state of the art manufacturing technology/concepts and cost reductions 
• Experience in an ISO13485/GMP environment 
• Manufacturing process design and validation 

• Team dynamic skills (communication, accountability, decision-making, feedback, meeting management, managing conflict) 
• DOE, SPC, FMEA, GMP, QSR 
• Knowledge of statistical software (Minitab, JM, R, etc.) 
• Understanding of manufacturing automation, including diagnosing & repairing equipment

• 3D CAD software (i.e., ProE, Unigraphics, Solidworks, etc.) 
• Excellent communication and influencing skills 
• High level of energy, personal accountability, and integrity 
• Highly detail oriented; checks own work, keeps accurate records, organizes information effectively