New · posted Oct 15
The Cretex Companies · Medical Devices
Quality Engineering Technician 1st shift
- Dassel, MN
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
Closes Sep 21, 2027 · 341 days left
The role
The Quality Engineering Technician will be responsible for assisting Quality Engineers in providing quality assurance support for manufacturing, improving quality related practices and procedures, problem solving, and providing technical guidance and measurement methodologies.
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.
What you need
- Associate degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
- Intermediate blueprint reading, GD&T and SPC knowledge
- Ability to operate a variety of inspection equipment
- Design software- Minitab
- Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required
- 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
Desired Qualificationsnice to have
- 5 years of experience in machining and or manufacturing
Skills named in this posting
What you'll do
- Partner in the development of the APQP process and project management
- Assist in the development of PFMEA
- Support the development and implementation of control plans
- Assist in the development and implementation of Gage R&R and capability studies
- Support the implementation of IQ, OQ, PQ documentation
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of inspection methods for first article, receiving, in-process, and final inspection
- Design inspection fixturing and gaging
- Assist the investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities to support the CAPA and Customer Complaint systems
- Perform routine inspection activities on the floor
- 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
Pay
$48,006 – $69,597 a year
Employer provided$23.08 – $33.46 an hour · yearly at 2,080 hours (40 a week)
How this comparesUSD $23.08 - USD $33.46 /Hr.
Pay Range Details
This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.
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 licensed 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.)
Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.
Where you'll work
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From the posting
About Cretex
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.
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 15, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 25% below the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in Minnesota19 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US157 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $48,006 | — | $69,597 |
| Minnesota (middle half) | $52,000 | $59,000 | $84,250 |
| All US (middle half) | $59,000 | $78,500 | $94,000 |
This role: The Cretex Companies's own published range, converted to a year at 2,080 hours. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 845 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Cretex's own promotion track.
Career resources on Quality Assurance
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 33 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership5
- GMP and compliance4
- Quality systems and risk3
- Lab testing and methods2
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Data and digital systems2
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Validation and qualification1
Company hiring pulse
Cretex on Regulatory Jobs
- 22
- Open roles
- 19
- Distinct roles
- 4
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality22 100%
By level
- Associate & Specialist15 68%
- Senior & Principal4 18%
- Manager3 14%
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Quality Engineering Technician 1st shift at Cretex
Applications close September 21. $48K–$70K a year, employer provided.