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Cretex Companies

Diversified industrial conglomerate with manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineer 2–Senior - III

Full-TimeDeadline 9/9/27
$75k - $168k/yr+ Discretionary holiday bonus
Mid, Senior, Expert
Bachelor's
Dassel, MN, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Process EngineeringManufacturing Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or another Engineering Science.
  • For a Manufacturing Engineer II position, three years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, including experience with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology or concepts and cost reductions; for level III, five years; for Senior, seven years.
  • Experience in an ISO 13485/GMP environment.
  • Engineering experience with medical devices.
  • Experience in manufacturing process design and validation.
  • Experience with manufacturing equipment and fixture/gauge design.
  • Lean manufacturing experience.
  • Team dynamic skills, including communication, accountability, decision-making, feedback, meeting management, and managing conflict.
  • Knowledge of DOE, SPC, FMEA, GMP, and QSR.
  • Knowledge of statistical software.
  • Knowledge of materials and related processes.
  • Project management experience.
  • Experience with manufacturing automation, including electronic visual inspection.
  • Experience with 3D CAD software such as ProE, Unigraphics, or SolidWorks.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
  • Ability to tolerate ambiguity, multiple priorities, and short deadlines.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and multitask.
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work.
Responsibilities
  • Lead manufacturing of products and implement improvements to cost, manufacturability, and quality goals.
  • Plan, design, develop, and maintain programs, training, and manufacturing processes such as machining, packaging, welding, assembly, and molding.
  • Provide direction and support for existing products and support the Manufacturing organization to facilitate efficient operations, optimize existing processes, and meet production goals.
  • Initiate and complete technical activities leading to new or improved processes or design for manufacturability for current and next-generation programs and to meet company strategic goals and objectives.
  • Analyze and solve problems from basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts through complex and advanced problems that require novel and innovative approaches or breakthrough technology.
  • Interface with Quality and Manufacturing to integrate new products or processes into the existing production area.
  • Maintain and approve device routers and bills of materials.
  • Monitor equipment, machine, and tool performance; correct equipment problems or process parameters that produce nonconforming products, low yields, or product quality issues.
  • Maintain and approve manufacturing procedures.
  • Design and coordinate fabrication and implementation of process fixturing or gauging.
  • Resolve nonconformances and participate on the Material Review Board.
  • Analyze and map processes, assess efficiency, and implement complex project activities.
  • Assist with part cost estimation.
  • Mentor Engineer I and II.
  • Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.
  • Partner with Sales/Marketing, Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and other business segments.
  • Understand customer needs and the core business markets served.
Desired Qualifications
  • Continuing education, including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations.

About the company

Cretex Companies is a family of businesses that designs, manufactures, and supplies products across medical devices and specialty materials, including Cretex Medical, Cretex Materials, and Cretex Specialty Products. Its divisions focus on medical device components, materials manufacturing, and other engineered products, offering end-to-end support from design to production. The company grows by investing in new technologies and acquiring complementary businesses, leveraging a diversified, vertically integrated portfolio and a strong financial position. Its goal is to provide meaningful work for employees while delivering reliable products and services to customers today and sustaining long-term growth.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Elk River, Minnesota

Founded

1917

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What believers are saying

  • June 16, 2026 Holland Molds added manufacturing capacity for medical device customers.
  • April 8, 2026 rms sought Minnesota funding for expansion in Coon Rapids.
  • 2026 OMTEC, SMST, and DeviceTalks MN activity shows active customer development.

What critics are saying

  • Cretex depends on regulated medical-device OEM demand; program losses hit utilization fast.
  • Holland Molds integration and rms expansion in 2026 strain execution and capital allocation.
  • A quality failure at QTS or CDT triggers OEM exits, recalls, and brand damage.

What makes Cretex Companies unique

  • Cretex Medical spans CDT, QTS, and rms across end-to-end medtech manufacturing.
  • June 10, 2026 Holland Molds assets deepen Cretex’s injection-molding and tooling capabilities.
  • Cretex remained family-owned for over 100 years, with 2,400 employees across U.S. and Costa Rica.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company News

Medical Alley
Oct 15th, 2025
Cretex Medical Signs Agreement to Acquire Atemisa Precision, S.A. in Costa Rica

Cretex Medical signs agreement to acquire Atemisa Precision, S.A. in Costa Rica. Cretex Medical, a leading provider of contract medical device manufacturing and engineering services, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Atemisa Precision, S.A. in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Dedicated to satisfying customer needs, Atemisa provides high quality machining services to the medical and industrial sectors in Costa Rica. The transaction is expected to close before the end of the year, subject to customary closing conditions. Cretex Medical's mission is to make it easier to get their customers' products to patients. By integrating Atemisa's precision machining expertise with Cretex Medical's newly constructed facility in Cartago, Costa Rica, the company will strengthen its local, vertically integrated capabilities, including advanced machining, molding, laser processing, and assembly. "The planned acquisition of Atemisa is a strategic investment that strengthens Cretex's global presence and underscores our long-term commitment to Costa Rica," said Jeff Wollerman, CEO and President of Cretex Companies. "Atemisa's reputation for excellence, deep local experience, and strong customer partnerships align perfectly with Cretex's culture of continuous improvement and customer focus. Together, we're expanding our capabilities and scale to better support our customers' growth and success for years to come." Both companies will continue to operate independently until the transaction closes. Additional details will be provided upon closing. About Cretex Cretex Companies (www.cretex.com) has been privately owned by the same family for over 100 years. Headquartered in Elk River, Minnesota, Cretex employs over 2,300 team members at facilities in the United States and Costa Rica. Under the Cretex Medical brand, the company's subsidiaries CDT, QTS, and rms provide contract manufacturing and engineering services to medical device manufacturers (OEMs). Cretex Materials and Cretex Specialty Products are leaders in the infrastructure industry. The companies are guided by a common management system, shared set of values, and focus on operational excellence. ###