Manufacturing Engineer- Instruments

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  and

The Manufacturing Engineer II 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 also provides direction and support for existing products, facilitating efficient operations within the production area, optimizing existing processes, and ensuring production goals are met.

• 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
• Interface 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 correct 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 participate on the Material Review Board
• Analyze and map processes, assess efficiency, and implement 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

• 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 ISO
  13485/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.)

• 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

As a Cretex Medical company, rms offers a full benefit package to its employees, including 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.

• 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.

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