Position summary

Essential Job Functions

• Metrology support for manufacturing and project management across multiple manufacturing capabilities and associated business units
• Create, implement, and promote programming standards that clearly define best practices to ensure measurement practices conform to customer design intent
• Analyze data and identify improvement opportunities
• Act as the metrology interface for other departments and external entities (customers, suppliers, etc.) in responding to non-routine and/or difficult measurement problems
• Develop and maintain measurement roadmap and plan for future metrology needs
• Coach and mentor QEs, Quality Programmers, Quality Technicians, and Inspectors re: metrology methods
• Create and provide training in metrology principles/methods
• Lead projects to improve consistency among measurement equipment
• Lead projects to monitor measurement equipment performance real-time rather than waiting for routine calibration to identify problems
• Research and evaluate new measurement equipment
• Subject matter expert in one or more areas of the ASQ (American Society for Quality) QE BOK (Body of Knowledge)
• Lead and participate in large company-wide projects providing metrology recommendations
• Partner with sister companies to implement best practices
• Lead validation activity of measurement processes
• Create protocols and analyze data
• Multi-site resource for GD&T and Metrology issues
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly

Minimum Requirements, Education & Experience (incl. KSA’s and certifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or in another Engineering or Physical Science
• 5 years of experience in engineering/metrology in a machining or manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards including ISO 13485 and 21CFR 820
• Advanced knowledge of blueprint reading, GD&T and SPC
• Advanced ability to program multiple types of automated measurement equipment
• Working knowledge of the GUM (Guide to Uncertainty in Measurement)
• Statistical expertise with MSA (Measurement System Analysis)
• Design software- Minitab
• Ability to consistently achieve short and long-term business results
• Train and mentor Metrology personnel

Desirable Criteria & Qualifications

• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations

Physical & Environmental Demands

Cretex Companies may 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.

“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.”

• Employee Appreciation events
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Training and Development opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• New state-of-the-art facility in Brooklyn Park!