MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - 2026-5980

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 Position Summary:  

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. 

• 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

• 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.