Quality Programmer / Cell Lead - Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies
Brooklyn Park, MN
About the Job
Overview
About Cretex Medical
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:
The Quality Programmer / Cell Lead will be responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and leading the activities of a cellular work team in support of assigned goals and objectives in a Quality Control environment. The Cell Leader will manage employee time, approve time transactions in the ADP system, and will create performance related goals.
Responsibilities
- Create and optimize CMM programs using software such as PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar
- Develop inspection programs for vision inspection systems (e.g., OGP, Zeiss, Keyence)
- Validate and maintain inspection programs to ensure alignment with part specifications and industry standards
- Perform first article inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections using CMMs and vision systems
- Conduct measurement system analysis (MSA), including capability studies and gauge R&R analysis, to validate inspection methods
- Interpret complex blueprints, CAD models, GD&T, and technical specifications for accurate measurement
- Prepare detailed inspection reports, including capability analysis, MSA results, and data summaries
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to metrology equipment and inspection software
- Train and mentor junior metrologists and quality technicians in the use of CMM and vision inspection systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, and Production to support product development and manufacturing processes
- Execute to the production schedule
- Assign employees to run equipment and jobs
- Ensure the area has the materials and supplies to meet production needs
- Ensure jobs are completed and meet quality standards and are on time
- Ensure machinery and equipment is running efficiently and effectively
- Provide employees on-the-job training and mentoring
- Ensure employees are following work instructions and processes
- Provide daily updates through the Tier I process
- Communicate production issues, schedules, and priorities within and between teams
- Implement process improvements
- Create employee goals, performance initiatives and areas of accountability that are directly aligned with the goals of the company
- Ensure employees are following company guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Manage the manufacturing ERP systems for production
- Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3 years of supervisory experience
- 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations
- Knowledge of manufacturing machinery, equipment, and processes
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
- Ability to manage relationships and team facilitation
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Business/technical degree
- Medical manufacturing experience
- Familiar with ISO and FDA requirements
- Certification in CMM programming or metrology (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Technician, CMM Programmer)
- Experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on precision measurement and quality control
Pay Range
USD $24.00 - USD $36.54 /Hr.Company Benefits
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 lice sed 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.)
About Cretex Medical
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:
The Quality Programmer / Cell Lead will be responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and leading the activities of a cellular work team in support of assigned goals and objectives in a Quality Control environment. The Cell Leader will manage employee time, approve time transactions in the ADP system, and will create performance related goals.
Responsibilities
- Create and optimize CMM programs using software such as PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar
- Develop inspection programs for vision inspection systems (e.g., OGP, Zeiss, Keyence)
- Validate and maintain inspection programs to ensure alignment with part specifications and industry standards
- Perform first article inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections using CMMs and vision systems
- Conduct measurement system analysis (MSA), including capability studies and gauge R&R analysis, to validate inspection methods
- Interpret complex blueprints, CAD models, GD&T, and technical specifications for accurate measurement
- Prepare detailed inspection reports, including capability analysis, MSA results, and data summaries
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to metrology equipment and inspection software
- Train and mentor junior metrologists and quality technicians in the use of CMM and vision inspection systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, and Production to support product development and manufacturing processes
- Execute to the production schedule
- Assign employees to run equipment and jobs
- Ensure the area has the materials and supplies to meet production needs
- Ensure jobs are completed and meet quality standards and are on time
- Ensure machinery and equipment is running efficiently and effectively
- Provide employees on-the-job training and mentoring
- Ensure employees are following work instructions and processes
- Provide daily updates through the Tier I process
- Communicate production issues, schedules, and priorities within and between teams
- Implement process improvements
- Create employee goals, performance initiatives and areas of accountability that are directly aligned with the goals of the company
- Ensure employees are following company guidelines, policies, and procedures
- Manage the manufacturing ERP systems for production
- Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3 years of supervisory experience
- 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations
- Knowledge of manufacturing machinery, equipment, and processes
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
- Ability to manage relationships and team facilitation
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Business/technical degree
- Medical manufacturing experience
- Familiar with ISO and FDA requirements
- Certification in CMM programming or metrology (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Technician, CMM Programmer)
- Experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on precision measurement and quality control
Pay Range
USD $24.00 - USD $36.54 /Hr.Company Benefits
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 lice sed 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.)
Source : Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies