Additive (3D Printing) Quality Engineer

Cretex Medical; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 68,200 - 112,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Clinic

Paid Parental Leave

Monthly Social Events

Annual Employee Appreciation Week

Volunteer Opportunities

Training and Development Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Job summary

rms Company, part of the Cretex Medical family, seeks a Quality Engineer I to support manufacturing QA, define and improve quality practices, and promote inclusivity in all processes.

The role involves developing inspection plans, conducting data analysis, and supporting audits, CAPAs, and 5S initiatives in a tight-tolerance medical implant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or another Engineering Science.
• Knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Intermediate knowledge of blueprint reading and GD&T.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality engineering support for manufacturing operations and projects.
• Develop inspection requirements, PFMEAs, corrective actions, and quality documents.
• Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities and trends.
• Serve as quality interface for production and customer complaints with a focus on compliant actions.
• Support internal and external audits and 5S and ISO standards adherence.
• Lead or participate in projects delivering quality improvements and inclusivity.

Skills

Quality systems knowledge

Regulatory requirements

GD&T understanding

MS Office proficiency

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Fast-paced teamwork

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

About rms Company 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 www.rmsmachining.com and www.cretexmedical.com.

Overview

rms is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies. Learn more at www.rmsmachining.com and www.cretexmedical.com.

Quality Engineer Position Summary

The Quality Engineer I will provide comprehensive quality assurance support for manufacturing operations. This role is crucial in defining, implementing, and enhancing quality-related practices, ensuring inclusivity and diversity are integral parts of the process. The incumbent will offer technical guidance, support measurement methodologies, and foster an environment that embraces inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Offer quality engineering support for manufacturing and project management, ensuring inclusivity and diversity are considered in all processes.
• Develop inspection requirements, facilitate PFMEAs, resolve discrepant material issues, and create and maintain quality documents, such as control plans and inspection plans, with a focus on inclusivity.
• Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities, incorporating diverse perspectives into decision-making processes.
• Act as the quality interface for a production team in addressing customer complaints, utilizing failure analysis, developing corrective and preventative actions, and conducting trend analysis with an inclusive approach.
• Support internal and external audit activities, ensuring inclusivity and diversity are considered in all quality-related processes.
• Lead and participate in company projects, providing quality recommendations that promote inclusivity and diversity.
• Support validation activities of processes, equipment, and metrology, with a commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
• Create protocols and analyze data, considering diverse perspectives and ensuring inclusivity.
• Support Quality Inspectors to ensure inspection plans align with relevant customer requirements, emphasizing inclusivity.
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO standards, and medical device requirements, ensuring inclusivity and diversity are integrated into all quality-related procedures.
• Collaborate with other business segments, including sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance, fostering an inclusive environment.
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets served, ensuring inclusivity and diversity are considered in all interactions.
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly, with a commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
• Participate in required company meetings, fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued.
• Maintain an organized work area (5S) with inclusivity and diversity in mind.
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Program with a focus on inclusivity and diversity.
• Complete all other work duties as assigned, ensuring inclusivity and diversity are prioritized.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, promoting inclusivity and diversity among colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or another Engineering Science, with a commitment to promoting inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.
• Knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, with a focus on inclusivity and diversity.
• Intermediate knowledge of blueprint reading and GD&T, with an understanding of how inclusivity and diversity can be integrated into technical processes.
• Ability to analyze data and ensure data integrity, incorporating diverse perspectives into data interpretation.
• Ability to operate a variety of inspection equipment, ensuring inclusivity and diversity are considered in equipment usage.
• Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results, with a commitment to promoting inclusivity and diversity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), with an understanding of how technology can promote inclusivity and diversity.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, promoting inclusivity and diversity in all communications.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills, with a commitment to inclusivity and diversity in all tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, fostering inclusivity and diversity among team members.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask, ensuring inclusivity and diversity are prioritized in workload management.

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.

• 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 $68,200.00 - USD $112,600.00 /Yr.

Pay Range Details

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

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.