Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Job Description

About Company

Cretex Medical is a family of companies dedicated to providing comprehensive manufacturing and engineering services to medical device Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). They offer a full spectrum of end-to-end manufacturing capabilities, leveraging the latest technologies and a skilled talent pool to address diverse manufacturing and engineering challenges. More information can be found on their website, www.cretexmedical.com.

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer Intern will primarily focus on providing technical support for manufacturing projects. This role involves assisting the Engineering department throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial scope definition through implementation. The position is located in Bloomington, MN.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern’s responsibilities include:
• Providing internal customer technical support.
• Offering part manufacturability technical support.
• Assisting with the implementation of process and design improvements.
• Supporting and ensuring compliance with the company’s Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.
• Reading, understanding, and following work instructions and standard work.
• Partnering with other business segments such as sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance.
• Developing an understanding of customer needs and the core business markets served.

Qualifications:
Candidates for this internship should possess:
• Enrollment in a four-year degree program in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• The ability to read blueprints.
• Proficiency in using measuring devices.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and team building skills to foster effective working relationships.
• The ability to follow through on commitments and hold team members accountable.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• The ability to prioritize and multitask.

Internship Experience and Benefits with Cretex Medical:
Cretex Medical is committed to providing a valuable internship experience, offering opportunities to network, learn about their family of businesses, and engage in fun activities. Interns can expect to:
• Work with the latest technologies.
• Challenge themselves and grow their skills.
• Explore opportunities to move across the family of businesses.

Cretex offers internships across various departments including Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Accounting, Business, and Production Operations. Internships are available in multiple locations within the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area, such as Elk River, Brooklyn Park, Bloomington, Coon Rapids, Anoka, and Dassel, with a preference option available during application.

Past interns have highlighted being integrated into the workflow, working on impactful projects, gaining firsthand experience in project management, quality systems, and manufacturing best practices, and developing strong relationships.

Intern Benefits:
Cretex offers a range of benefits specifically for interns, including:
• Eligibility for a Housing Stipend for Relocation.
• Eligibility for Health and Wellness Benefits.
• Career Development Activities.
• Opportunities to Interact with Leadership.
• Company Events.
• Facility Tours.
• A dedicated Summer Intern Event.

Pay Range:
The pay for this position is USD $25.00 per hour.

Company Benefits (General):
Cretex provides a comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility varying by employment status:
• For All Employees: A 401k retirement savings plan with a company match, onsite health clinics, a discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University access, a 24/7 employee assistance program (EAP) with confidential counseling, a wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave.
• For Employees Working 20+ Hours/Week: Comprehensive medical insurance (including virtual providers), dental insurance (with specific benefits for children 12 and younger through Health Partners), vision insurance, pre-tax health savings accounts (HSA), healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts, paid holidays, paid time off, and a discretionary profit-sharing program.
• For Employees Working 30+ Hours/Week: Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life insurance, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance, and tuition assistance programs.