Manufacturing Engineer III

Viant Medical Inc.; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401k with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Life Insurance

Legal Plan

Pet Insurance

Home Ownership Program

Job summary

Viant Medical Inc. is seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer in Wheeling, IL. The role focuses on GMP-compliant process improvements across CNC, injection molding, and assembly, with Lean principles to increase efficiency and safety. A strong ISO13485 background is required.

The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) matching and tuition reimbursement. Candidates should bring 5+ years in medical manufacturing and project management experience.

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.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO13485, OSHA/Safety, Lean Six Sigma or Six Sigma, PFMEA, Minitab, Oracle Configuration, Process/Equipment Validation, NPI, Root Cause Analysis and Solidworks.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Designs of Experiments (DOE).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Project Management and Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Excellent knowledge of statistical tools; ability to manage multiple tasks and apply DOE when developing recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Follow all GMPs, SOPs and policies defined by Viant Medical.
• Lead project management for manufacturing changes, new product methods and production fixtures.
• Evaluate machinery and processes to improve operator performance, safety and ergonomics.
• Optimize floor layout, material flow and implement lean concepts; document improvements.
• Develop or revise documentation for manufacturing processes including qualification, setup and maintenance.
• Conduct R&D testing and validation to ensure quality standards.
• Confirm conformance to engineering designs and safety; prepare reports.
• Interface with vendors to specify equipment and materials and assess products.
• Use lean analytics to identify cost, lead-time and inventory reductions and quality improvements.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Automation experience

Swiss machining

Advanced manufacturing processes

PLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Oracle Configuration

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Job description

Viant, 140 East Hintz Road, Wheeling, Illinois, United States of America •

Wheeling, IL, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Focus-Driven

• Automation experience
• Swiss Machining
• Advanced manufacturing process (CNC machining, injection molding, stamping)
• PLC, a plus

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $90k-$120k. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• New employees are eligible for the following 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
• Home Ownership Program

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)
• Performs project management responsibilities for assigned manufacturing changes or new product methods, designs of production fixtures, and methods to monitor efficiency
• Evaluates existing machinery and processes to recommend improvements that enhance both operator performance and ergonomics/safety of overall production
• Optimizes floor layout, material flow, along with implementation of lean concepts; document improvements to manufacturing efficiencies, takt time, floor space utilization and overhead.
• Develops or revises technical documentation to specify manufacturing processes; including documentation of equipment qualification, setup and maintenance procedure
• Conducts research and development testing and validation to determine effectiveness and compliance to quality standards for the manufacturing processes
• Confirms conformance to engineering designs and methodologies and verify overall safety and prepares reports on these activities
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards
• Utilizes proven lean manufacturing based analytical and troubleshooting/problem solving abilities to identify opportunities for cost reduction, lead-time reduction, inventory reduction and quality improvement through defect reduction
• Performs other duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
• 5+ Years of experience in Engineering role
• Medical, Aerospace, Pharms or Military Mfg experience
• Advanced understanding of ISO13485 standard (or equivalent), OSHA/Safety, Lean Six Sigma or 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 is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life‑enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end‑to‑end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small‑company service and attention with big‑company resources.

For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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.

Viant, 140 East Hintz Road, Wheeling, Illinois, United States of America,