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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.\nPosition Summary\nThe 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.\nResponsibilities\nManufacturing Engineer Duties and Responsibilities\nDevelop, maintain, and improve procedures, documentation, tools, fixtures, and programs on existing products\nCoordinate, direct and lead estimating and quoting efforts to ensure optimum costing and coordination of projects and programs\nMonitor 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\nInterface with Quality to integrate new products or processes into the existing production area\nDetermine project scope, define requirements, work with Cretex Medical teams and others to coordinate production, meet deadlines and customer requirements \nPrioritize multiple quote packages and obtain the required information from the customer\nIdentify 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\nInitiates 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\nAnalyze 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\nDevelop and implement process and product improvements with supervisory guidance\nMaintain and approve device routers and bill of materials\nDevelop manufacturing processes utilizing statistical process control as appropriate.\nMaintain and approve manufacturing procedures\nDesign and coordinate fabrication and implementation of process fixturing or gauging\nResolve non-conformances and participate on the Material Review Board\nAnalyze and map processes, assess efficiency, and implement complex project activities\nAssist with part cost estimation\nEnsure processes and procedures follow regulations\nSupport and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements\nRead, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work\nPartner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance\nUnderstand customer needs and the core business markets we serve\nEnsure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly\nParticipate in required company meetings \nMaintain an organized work area (5S)\nParticipate in the Operational Excellence Program \nComplete all other work duties as assigned\nAbility to work in a manufacturing environment\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications\nContinuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations\nExperience in an ISO13485/GMP environment \nEngineering experience in a manufacturing facility \nProject management experience\nManufacturing process design and validation\nManufacturing equipment and fixture/gauge design\nLean manufacturing, including statistical analysis\nManufacturing automation, including electronic visual inspection\nMicrosoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)\nClear and effective verbal and written communication skills \nAttention to detail\nOrganizational skills \nAbility to work in a fast-paced team environment\nAbility to prioritize and multitask\nPreferred Qualifications\nContinuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations\nExperience in an ISO13485/GMP environment \nEngineering experience in a manufacturing facility \nProject management experience\nManufacturing process design and validation\nManufacturing equipment and fixture/gauge design\nLean manufacturing, including statistical analysis\nManufacturing automation, including electronic visual inspection\nMicrosoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)\nClear and effective verbal and written communication skills \nAttention to detail\nOrganizational skills \nAbility to work in a fast-paced team environment\nAbility to prioritize and multitask\nrms Company Benefits\nAs 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.\nrms Company also offers company specific benefits, such as:\nOnsite Clinic\nPaid Parental Leave\nMonthly Social Events\nAnnual Employee Appreciation Week\nVolunteer Opportunities\nTraining and Development Opportunities\nTuition Reimbursement\nWellness Program\nCretex 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.\nPay Range\nUSD $75,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.Company Benefits\nAll Employees:\nOur 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.\n20+hours:\nCretex’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.\n30+ hours:\nParental 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.\n(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)\nApplicants 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. \nOur company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. 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