Quality Engineering Technician

Cretex Companies, Inc.; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Onsite health clinics

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Cretex Medical in Minnesota is seeking a Quality Engineering Technician to oversee production and cleanroom operations, ensuring ISO/compliance and equipment calibration to uphold product quality and regulatory requirements.

You will perform environmental monitoring in Class 7/8 cleanrooms, manage calibration schedules, assist with validation, audits, CAPA, and support continuous improvement of cleanroom practices and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering, Biology/Microbiology, or a related field.
• 2-5 years in a quality role within a regulated environment (medical device manufacturing or cleanroom).
• Familiarity with ISO Class 7/8 cleanrooms and environmental monitoring techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly environmental monitoring in Class 7 and Class 8 cleanrooms.
• Coordinate with external labs for testing and compile environmental reports.
• Complete all activities for the environmental monitoring program to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist engineers in validation and verification activities and maintain documentation for audits.
• Monitor, inspect, calibrate, and maintain manufacturing and cleanroom equipment; manage calibration schedules.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Calibration management

Documentation and reporting

GD&T reading

Education

Associate degree in Engineering/ Biology

Tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

Overview

Cretex Medical is a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry. Our customers view us as a trusted partner in the areas of injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping and device assembly. Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com.

Position Summary

Cretex Medical is seeking a Quality Engineering Technician to oversee the operations of our production and cleanroom environments. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with cleanroom standards and maintaining the calibration of equipment to uphold product quality and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will conduct environmental monitoring, manage equipment calibration, perform inspections, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Environmental Monitoring, Testing, and Reporting

• Conduct monthly environmental monitoring (particulate and microbial testing) in Class 7 and Class 8 cleanrooms.
• Coordinate with external labs for testing and compile environmental reports, analyzing data to identify trends and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Complete all activities for the environmental monitoring program to ensure regulatory compliance.

Validation, Documentation, and Calibration

• Assist engineers in validation and verification activities, supporting compliance and process integrity.
• Update and maintain cleanroom and calibration documentation, ensuring audit readiness.
• Perform sterilization and cleaning tests, supporting study requirements, routine radiation dose audits, and EO re-qualification.
• Monitor, inspect, set up, calibrate, and maintain manufacturing and cleanroom equipment, managing calibration schedules and coordinating with outside calibration services as needed.

Process Audits and Quality Improvement

• Conduct process audits to verify adherence to 5S standards and quality protocols.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve non-conformances and support CAPA and customer complaint processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cleanroom practices, equipment reliability, and quality-related processes.

Training, Compliance, And Technical Skills

• Provide training and guidance to staff on cleanroom protocols, equipment usage, and calibration procedures.
• Apply blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge to support inspection and process quality.
• Ensure documentation and activities comply with ISO standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining an audit-ready state.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering, Biology/Microbiology, or a related technical field.
• 2-5 years in a quality role within a regulated environment, preferably in medical device manufacturing or cleanroom operations.
• Proficiency in cleanroom standards (ISO Class 7 and Class 8) and environmental monitoring techniques.
• Experience with equipment calibration and maintenance, including managing calibration schedules and records.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in technical writing and documentation.
• Familiarity with applicable AAMI, ASTM, and ISO standards related to medical device sterilization and cleaning.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Physical & Environmental Demands

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.

What is it like to work at Cretex Medical?

We recognize the contribution of every individual and promote growth, safety and security for all our employees. Cretex Medical values performance and pays competitive wages along with a rich benefit package. We offer a positive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

• “The culture at Cretex is collaborative. Everyone here is willing to help you whether it is a director, a machinist, or your boss. Everyone is always willing to help you figure out a project and get it done right.”
• “I would tell potential interns that Cretex is a great company to work for. It has set a high bar for corporate culture as well as the quality of work you can do. I would definitely recommend it.”
• “I learned that I really like the medical device industry. The importance and the gravity of what we do here is felt by the employees. You can have that passion in your work because you know what you are striving for is to save lives.”

We encourage you to explore the many opportunities Cretex Medical can offer you as a valued team member.

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 .

Pay Range

USD $23.08 - USD $33.46 /Hr.

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.)