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Manufacturing Engineer I

Quality Tech Services (Cretex) · Bloomington, MN

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required
Industry
Medical devices
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Quality Tech Services (Cretex) (medical devices) in Bloomington, MN. Develop, maintain, and improve procedures, documentation, tools, fixtures, and programs on existing products.

They ask for
degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Root cause, SPC, ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $93k–$149k.

Median of the low and high ends of 32 live postings that list pay, out of 61 manufacturing engineer openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 60 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $92k–$136k, from 30 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Tooling 51%
  • ✓ Lean 48%
  • ✓ Root cause 34%
  • ✓ Team leadership 31%
  • New product launch 31%
  • Machining 26%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 13485, CATIA / NX, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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How to get in at this plant

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    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: Quality Tech Services (Cretex) in Bloomington

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Responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineer Ideal Candidate Profile

QTS is currently seeking an energetic, responsive and well-organized full time Manufacturing Engineer. This position will be responsible for providing support to the Manufacturing organization to facilitate efficient operations within the production area, optimize existing processes, and ensure that production goals are met.

Manufacturing Engineer Job Summary

  • ◆Develop, maintain, and improve procedures, documentation, tools, fixtures, and programs on existing products.
  • ◆Monitor the performance of equipment, machines, and tools and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields, or product quality issues.
  • ◆Interface with Quality to integrate new products or processes into the existing production area.
  • ◆Identify the root cause of manufacturing process and product nonconformities. Identify and implement the necessary actions to correct and prevent recurrence though the corrective and preventative action process.
  • ◆Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or design for manufacturability or 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.
  • ◆Develop and implement process and product improvements with supervisory guidance.
  • ◆Maintain and approve device routers and bill of materials.
  • ◆Develop manufacturing processes utilizing statistical process control as appropriate.
  • ◆Maintain and approve manufacturing procedures.
  • ◆Design and coordinate fabrication and implementation of process fixturing or gauging.
  • ◆Analyze and map processes, assess efficiency, and implement complex project activities.
  • ◆Assist with part cost estimation.

Manufacturing Engineer Skills and Experience

  • ✓Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or other Engineering Science.
  • ✓Basic understanding of 3D CAD software (i.e., ProE, Unigraphics, Solidworks, etc.).
  • ✓Excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • ✓High level of energy, personal accountability, and integrity.
  • ✓Detail oriented; checks own work, keeps accurate records, organizes information effectively.
  • ✓Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
  • ✓Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • ✓Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
  • ✓Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • ✓Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Desirable Criteria &

Qualifications

  • ✓Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations.
  • ✓Experience in an ISO13485/GMP environment.
  • ✓Engineering experience in a manufacturing facility.
  • ✓Manufacturing process design and validation.
  • ✓Manufacturing equipment and fixture/gauge design.
  • ✓Lean manufacturing, including statistical analysis.
  • ✓Manufacturing automation, including electronic visual inspection.

What Is It Like to Work for QTS?

At QTS, we are passionate about quality as the services we provide have a direct impact on the quality of life for others and we pride ourselves on our culture and work environment. Here are some of things that employees have said about working at QTS:

  • ✓“I would describe my coworkers as kind and friendly.”
  • ✓“… I interned at QTS, then I went back to school… I was brought on as a shared service engineer, then I moved into a role with more customer interaction associated with it. All in all, a good fun ride so far and I can’t wait to keep it going!”
  • ✓“Three words that I would use to describe QTS’s culture are: Respectful, Fast-paced, and Fun!”

We encourage you to explore the many opportunities that Quality Tech Services could offer you as an employee and as a valued team member.

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Overview

About QTS

QTS offers critical end-of-line services for medical device OEMs including finished device assembly, packaging and sterilization management. QTS is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies. Learn more at www.qtspackaging.com and www.cretexmedical.com.

QTS Benefits

As a Cretex Medical company, QTS offers a full benefit package to its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options. QTS also offers a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off and holiday pay.

QTS also offers company specific benefits, such as

  • •Free Parking
  • •Employee Appreciation Events
  • •Volunteer Opportunities
  • •Training and Development opportunities
  • •Tuition Reimbursement
  • •Annual Flu Vaccination Clinics

Pay Range

USD $68,200.00 - USD $102,400.00 /Yr.

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 .

Company 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 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 fo

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