Manufacturing Engineer II

Viant Medical Inc.; Wheeling (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401k plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary life and long-term care

Voluntary legal plan

Pet insurance

Job summary

Viant Medical in Wheeling, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and processes. You will design, test, and implement improvements, support validations, and resolve production issues with Swiss/CNC, Wire EDM, sinkers, and grinders.

The role emphasizes GMP adherence, CAPAs, process validation, and Lean strategies to reduce waste and costs. Requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 5+ years of experience; onsite Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering role.
• Experience in Medical, Aerospace, Pharmaceuticals or Military manufacturing.
• New Product Introduction experience.
• Machining environment experience (CNC, Swiss, lathes or grinders).

Responsibilities

• Follow GMPs as defined by Viant Medical’s SOPs and policies.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing operations; troubleshoot issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement CAPAs.
• Develop and validate manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Support equipment qualifications and process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation (SOPs, work instructions, process specs).
• Drive Lean initiatives to reduce waste and costs; improve efficiency and floor space utilization.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, customers, suppliers and teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

DOE

GMP

Statistical Tools

Project Management

SolidWorks

Minitab

SPC

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Minitab

Oracle Configuration

Job description

About the company:

Viant is a global medical device partner providing design, development, manufacturing, and assembly services through capabilities in materials, plastics, metals, extrusion, and automation. With nearly 6,000 employees across 24 locations worldwide, it delivers high-quality, life-enhancing products with the scale and expertise to bring devices to market efficiently. Learn more at Viant Medical’s website or on LinkedIn.

Benefits (Eligible for benefits effective date of hire!)

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Pet Insurance

About the site:

Our Wheeling facility combines precision machining and assembly capabilities to deliver high-quality medical device components and finished products.

About the role:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment (which includes designing, testing, and implementing process improvements, and writing specifications), and supporting equipment validations, along with diagnosing and solving production equipment problems related to efficiency, scrap, and quality issues. Machining knowledge of Swiss and or CNC and or Wire EDM, sinkers, grinders.

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $90k-$100k. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Work Model:Monday – Friday, 100% onsite

What you’ll do:

• Follow all manufacturing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) as defined by Viant Medical’s practices, policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Provide technical support for manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production, process, equipment, and quality issues to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to improve quality, reliability, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop, optimize, validate, and maintain manufacturing processes, equipment, and production methods to enhance throughput, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.
• Support engineering changes, new product introductions, equipment qualifications, process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, process specifications, validation protocols, and process controls.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on reducing waste, defects, inventory, lead times, and manufacturing costs while improving efficiency and floor space utilization.
• Manage engineering projects involving process improvements, fixture design, facility layout, material flow optimization, and manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support audits, nonconformances, compliance activities, and the resolution of manufacturing challenges.
• Evaluate equipment, materials, and processes to improve safety, ergonomics, reliability, and overall manufacturing effectiveness while ensuring compliance with engineering, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct testing, research, and data-driven analysis to verify process performance, product conformance, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), company policies, regulatory standards, and applicable safety requirements.
• Performs other duties as needed

Requirements

Knowledge/Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
• 5+ Years of experience in Engineering role
• Medical, Aerospace, Pharms or Military Mfg. experience
• New Product Introduction experience
• Machining Environment, CNC, Swiss, Lathes or Grinders
• Project impact

Skills/Competencies:

• Advanced understanding of ISO13485 standard (or equivalent), Lean Six Sigma Methodologies, PFMEA, Minitab, Oracle Configuration (or equivalent), Process/Equipment Validation, NPI (New Product Introduction), Root Cause Analysis and SolidWorks
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Designs of Experiments (DOE)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
• Project Management and Lean Manufacturing experience
• Excellent knowledge of statistical tools, ability to manage multiple tasks and appropriate use of Design of Experiments (DOE) when developing recommendations
• SPC (Statistical Process Control) knowledge preferred
• Must be flexible and adapt to changing environments and priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements:

• Perform light, non-strenuous administrative activities on a regular basis.
• Occasionally lifts up to 20 lbs. and carries up to 10 lbs.; may involve minimal bending, pushing/pulling, crawling, climbing, balancing, or standing for extended periods.
• Maintains manual dexterity to handle and manipulate small items effectively.
• Requires visual acuity to distinguish colors, assess spatial relationships, and focus on fine details (e.g., using microscopes or similar equipment).

Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.