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$75k – $85k per year
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In office (Coon Rapids)

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026.

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Cretex Companies is a family-owned group of manufacturing businesses headquartered in Elk River, Minnesota, serving the medical device, underground infrastructure and construction industries. Founded in 1917 to supply concrete drainage products and owned by the same family for over a century, it comprises Cretex Medical, a contract manufacturer offering injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping, device assembly, packaging and sterilization management, plus Cretex Specialty Products and Cretex Materials. It hires production operator assemblers, setup and 3D printer technicians, quality inspectors and engineers, and manufacturing engineers.

Overview

About rms Company

rms is a state of the art facility with the latest technology in precision machines to produce components for the medical device and aerospace industries. Our Manufacturing Engineers provide engineering support to rms teams with particular emphasis on developing capable manufacturing processes, implementing cellular manufacturing techniques and certifying processes to provide superior products to our customers.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will provide support to the Manufacturing organization to facilitate efficient operations within the production area, optimize existing processes, and ensure that production goals are met.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineer Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and improve procedures, documentation, tools, fixtures, and programs on existing products
  • Coordinate, direct and lead estimating and quoting efforts to ensure optimum costing and coordination of projects and programs
  • 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
  • Prioritize multiple quote packages and obtain the required information from the customer
  • 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
  • Assist with part cost estimation
  • Ensure processes and procedures follow regulations
  • Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
  • Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
  • Partner with 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations
  • Experience in an ISO13485/GMP environment
  • Engineering experience in a manufacturing facility
  • Project management experience
  • Manufacturing process design and validation
  • Manufacturing equipment and fixture/gauge design
  • Lean manufacturing, including statistical analysis
  • Manufacturing automation, including electronic visual inspection
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations
  • Experience in an ISO13485/GMP environment
  • Engineering experience in a manufacturing facility
  • Project management experience
  • Manufacturing process design and validation
  • Manufacturing equipment and fixture/gauge design
  • Lean manufacturing, including statistical analysis
  • Manufacturing automation, including electronic visual inspection
  • 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

rms Company Benefits

As a Cretex Medical company, rms offers a full benefit package to its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options. rms also offers a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and an onsite medical clinic.

rms Company also offers company specific benefits, such as:

  • Onsite Clinic
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Monthly Social Events
  • Annual Employee Appreciation Week
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Training and Development Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program

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 $75,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.

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.

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