Manufacturing Engineer III

Viant Medical; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and career dev

Job summary

Viant Medical in Wheeling, IL, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to improve processes and support production, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will bridge engineering, production, quality, and suppliers to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in medical device manufacturing, experience with metal processing, and a strong foundation in quality tools such as SPC, DOE, and CAPA. A CQE is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in medical device manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Minimum 2 years supporting new product development and quality engineering activities.
• Experience with metal processing and machining is preferred.
• Experience with FDA regulations and ISO 13485 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMPs and SOPs to ensure compliant manufacturing.
• Lead or support manufacturing changes and new product methods.
• Evaluate machinery and processes to improve efficiency and ergonomics.
• Document improvements (takt time, floor space, waste reduction) and support lean initiatives.
• Develop or revise technical docs for manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure conformance to specs and quality targets.

Skills

Quality engineering

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

GMP

Statistical analysis

DOE

CAPA

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

CQE certification (plus)

Tools

Minitab

MS Excel

Measurement systems analysis

Job description

Why Join Us?

Looking for work that matters? Join Viant and contribute to the design and manufacturing of medical technologies that improve patient outcomes. Guided by our promise—We’re In It For Life—you’ll build your career with a trusted industry innovator that invests in your growth, well-being, and ability to make a meaningful impact every day.

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, we help bring innovative healthcare technologies to market efficiently and reliably.

About The Site

Located in Wheeling, IL our facility focuses on precision machining of metal components, supporting high-performance medical device manufacturing.

About The Role

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes, supporting production operations, and ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. This role serves as a key link between engineering, production, quality, and suppliers to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• 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

Education/Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the medical device industry or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting new product development and quality engineering activities.
• Experience with metal processing
• Minimum 2 years programming & hands on problem solving knowledge of machining
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical or scientific field, or equivalent combination of certification and experience. CQE certification is a plus.
• Experience with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and quality management systems preferred.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of quality engineering principles, including SPC, FMEA, DOE, process validation, root cause analysis, and CAPA methodologies.
• Proficient in statistical analysis, Microsoft Excel, Minitab, and measurement system evaluation techniques.
• Skilled in supplier quality management, qualification processes, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver training and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Effective project and priority management skills with the ability to work independently in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Benefits (effective Day 1)

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Low-cost nutrition and mental health visits
• Tuition reimbursement and career development programs
• Company-paid life insurance
• Access to individualized financial planning
• Employee discount programs
• Home ownership program

Compensation

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $95,000 - $120,000 annually. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.