Director, Molding Solutions (Medical Devices)

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Cretex Medical is seeking a Product Director – Molding Solutions to drive growth and the technology roadmap for precision injection molding, including micro-molding and advanced polymers. You will lead cross-functional teams with OEM partners from concept through commercialization, shaping pricing, value propositions, and manufacturability strategies.

The role emphasizes ROI-based investment planning, margin optimization, and strategic market development, requiring deep expertise in polymers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Business or related field.
• MBA is a preferred qualification for advanced roles.
• 10+ years in medical device contract manufacturing with molding/tooling experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the multi-year Molding Solutions roadmap with target double-digit growth.
• Lead technical quoting for tooling, prototypes, resin selection and engineering changes.
• Partner with tooling, manufacturing, and Quality on handoffs from tooling design to IQ/OQ/PQ and production.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Regulatory Knowledge

Systems proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering

MBA

Tools

ERP

Microsoft Office

Quoting software

Job description

Cretex Medical is seeking a Product Director – Molding Solutions to drive growth and the technology roadmap for precision injection molding, including micro-molding and advanced polymers. You will lead cross-functional teams with OEM partners from concept through commercialization, shaping pricing, value propositions, and manufacturability strategies.

The role emphasizes ROI-based investment planning, margin optimization, and strategic market development, requiring deep expertise in polymers,