Manufacturing Engineer- Instruments

Overview

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.

Position summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer ll leads the manufacturing of product and implementation of improvements including cost, manufacturability, and quality goals.  Responsible for planning, designing, developing, and maintaining programs, training, and manufacturing processes such as:  machining, packaging, welding, assembly, and molding.  This position will also provide direction and support for existing products including support to the Manufacturing organization to facilitate efficient operations within the production area, to optimize existing processes and to ensure that production goals are met.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineer Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate and complete technical activities leading to new or improved processes for current and next generation programs and to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company
• Analyze 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
• Interfaces with quality and manufacturing to integrate new products or processes into the existing production area
• Maintain and approve device routers and bill of materials
• Monitor performance of equipment, machines, and tools and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields or product quality issues
• Maintain and approve manufacturing procedures
• Design and coordinate fabrication and implementation of process fixturing or gauging
• Resolve non-conformances and participates on Material Review Board
• Analyze and map processes, assesses efficiency, and implements complex project activities
• Assist with part cost estimation
• 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

Manufacturing Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or other Engineering Science
• 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting; including state of the art manufacturing technology/concepts and cost reductions
• Manufacturing process design and validation
• Manufacturing equipment and fixture/gauge design
• Experience in an ISO13485/GMP environment
• Engineering experience with medical devices
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of materials and related processes
• Project management experience
• DOE, SPC, FMEA, GMP, QSR
• Manufacturing automation, including electronic visual inspection
• 3D CAD software (i.e. ProE, Unigraphics, Solidworks, etc.)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations
• Team dynamic skills (communication, accountability, decision-making, feedback, meeting management, managing conflict)
• Knowledge of statistical software

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- 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

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. 

Salary : $75,000 - $112,600