Cretex Medical is a family of companies that provides manufacturing and engineering services to medical device OEMs. We offer a complete range of end-to-end manufacturing capabilities, the latest technologies, and the talent to match any manufacturing or engineering challenge. Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com.
Responsibilities
Operational Excellence Intern Position Summary
The Operational Excellence Intern will be responsible for providing technical support focusing on Operational Excellence projects. The intern will assist the Engineering department with projects from scope definition through implementation. This position will be located in Bloomington, MN. The position will be on-site, working 40 hours/week.
Operational Excellence Intern Duties and Responsibilities
Provide internal customer technical support
Part manufacturability technical support
Assist with the implementation of process and design improvements
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
Qualifications
Operational Excellence Intern Qualifications
Enrollment in a four-year degree program for Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
Ability to read blueprints
Ability to use measuring devices
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and team building skills to create effective working coworkers
Ability to follow through on commitments and holds 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
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Ability to prioritize and multitask
What to Expect from an Internship with Cretex Medical?
Each summer, we are excited to offer interns countless opportunities to network, learn more about the Cretex family of businesses, and have fun! Here are some things you'll get to experience as an intern with Cretex Medical and its businesses:
Work with the latest technologies
Challenge yourself and grow your skills
Find opportunities to move across our family of businesses
Cretex offers internships in many different areas, including Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Accounting, Business, and Production Operations. We encourage you to explore the many internship opportunities Cretex Medical could offer you.
Internships are available in a variety of locations within the Minneapolis/St. Paul (Minnesota) metro area, including Elk River, Brooklyn Park, Bloomington, Coon Rapids, Anoka, and Dassel. If you have a location preference, please specify that in the job application questions.
Here are some of the things that interns have said about working at Cretex:
"I enjoyed how integrated the interns were in the workflow. We were working on projects that made an impact for the company. I had opportunities to work with employees from all areas of the company as well as other interns."
"During my internship, I gained firsthand experience in project management, quality systems, and manufacturing best practices. I was able to grow my skills in design by focusing on creating more ergonomic processes for manufacturing. I enjoyed the learning experience and the relationships I developed."
Cretex Intern Benefits:
Cretex offers a wide range of benefits for interns including:
Eligible for Housing Stipend for Relocation
Eligible for Health and Wellness Benefits
Career Development Activities
Opportunities to Interact with Leadership
Company Events
Facility Tours
Summer Intern Event
Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
