MECHANICAL DESIGNER - 2025-5191

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 Mechanical Designer will be responsible for the design, debugging and assembly of new production tooling and equipment according to the organizational standards.

Mechanical Designer Responsibilities:

• Subject matter expert in the design, assembly and debugging of new production tooling and equipment
• Optimize current production tooling and equipment.
• Develop and implement equipment and tooling design and organization standards.
• Estimate production costs, efficiencies, cost saving methods, and the effects of tooling/equipment design changes on cost and efficiency.
• Document current installed tooling and equipment base.
• Support and comply with Cretex Medical Quality System, ISO 13485 and when required medical device requirements.
• Monitor the utilization of employee safety and OE programs
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Partner with the 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 the Operational Excellence Program
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Requirements: 

• 2-year Design related degree
• Experience: 3 years
• Working knowledge of mechanical parts as well as computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• CNC programming knowledge a plus
• Able to work mechanically and troubleshoot equipment
• Ability to consistently achieve short and long term business results
• Ability to follow through on commitments and holds team members accountable
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Preferred Requirements:

• Hands on experience with typical tool room / machine shop equipment.
• Able to work in dynamic environment and manage iterative design & fabrication processes.
• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations

What is it like to work at Cretex Medical?

We recognize the contribution of every individual and promote growth, safety and security for all our employees. Cretex Medical values performance and pays competitive wages along with a rich benefit package. We offer a positive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Here are some of things that employees have said about working for Cretex Medical:

• “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.”

We encourage you to explore the many opportunities Cretex Medical can offer you as a valued team member.