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Process Engineer

Cretex Companies
Coon Rapids, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Overview

About rms

rms Company provides contract manufacturing of high-quality, tight-tolerance medical implants, components and sub-assemblies using cutting-edge technology. rms is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies. Learn more at and

Position Summary

The Process Engineer will be responsible for the development and execution of select technical operations including the establishment of process parameters, support of validation activities, and troubleshooting production issues in a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

Process Engineer Manager Responsibilities :

  • Utilize engineering principles to establish capable processes for new and existing tooling including the use of modeling tools to simulate and understand the material flow
  • Standardize and support set-up procedures and standard tools to continuously reduce set-up times
  • Develop, model and document processes that demonstrate the achievement of functional, financial, and quality goals
  • Participate in the development of validation protocols in cooperation with Quality, Sales, and Operations functions
  • Execute comprehensive OQ protocols that clearly define, demonstrate, and document process windows sufficient to achieve Process Capabilities that meet or exceed Customer’s and / or Cretex Process Capability requirements on critical to quality features
  • Support the Quality team while they execute comprehensive PQ protocols that clearly define, demonstrate, and document process windows sufficient to achieve Process Capabilities that meet or exceed Customer’s and / or Cretex Process Capability requirements on critical to quality features
  • Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities for processes that are performing below Cretex quality standards
  • In collaboration with Quality, analyze weekly yield and inspection data to identify and resolve problem processes and tools
  • In collaboration with Operations, analyze weekly delivery and productivity data to identify and resolve problem processes and tools
  • Provide technical coaching and feedback to production employees and the support team
  • Communicate with customers as necessary regarding technical details of the molding and validation process
  • Monitor the utilization of employee safety and OE programs
  • 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
  • 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

Process Engineer Requirements :

  • 5 years of experience in thin film coatings; including developing and documenting sputtering processes.
  • Serve as the primary technical resource for the plant, providing expertise in developing, planning, mentoring, and coaching for all steps in the production of surface-engineered solutions in PVD coating operations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent training and experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in a related manufacturing environment
  • Ability to read and understand quality plans
  • Must possess the ability to troubleshoot issues using disciplined root cause analysis tools
  • Complete understanding of a variety of plastic injection molding machines and secondary operations equipment
  • Strong Leadership skills
  • Ability to consistently achieve short- and long-term business results
  • Ability to follow through on commitments and holds team members accountable
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • 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
  • Process Engineer Preferred Requirements

  • Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and / or organizations
  • 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- term 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 $85,000.00 - USD $112,000.00 / 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

    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 .

    Salary : $85,000 - $112,000

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