Manufacturing Engineer III – Automation & Swiss Machining

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

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Viant Medical in Wheeling, Illinois is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing improvement and automation projects across Swiss machining, CNC machining, and automation. You will support New Product Introduction, optimize production processes and fixtures, contribute to lean initiatives, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams in a highly regulated environment.

Day-one benefits, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in medical, aerospace, pharmaceutical, or military manufacturing.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) experience.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing improvement and automation projects.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Design and improve manufacturing processes and production fixtures.
• Optimize CNC machining, Swiss machining, and other advanced processes.
• Improve plant layout, material flow, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop manufacturing documentation, setup procedures, and equipment qualifications.
• Perform process validation and manufacturing testing.
• Analyze production issues using root cause analysis and statistical methods.
• Collaborate with vendors on equipment, tooling, and manufacturing solutions.
• Support cost reduction, quality improvement, and lead-time reduction initiatives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

Design of Experiments

PFMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Process Validation

Equipment Qualification

NPI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

5+ years manufacturing engineering experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Minitab

Job description

At a glance

• Company: Viant Medical
• Location: Wheeling, IL
• Pay: $90,000–$120,000 annually (DOE)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Shift: Day Shift
• Experience: 5+ years manufacturing engineering
• Manufacturing Focus: Swiss Machining, CNC Machining, Automation, Injection Molding, Stamping

Why join Viant Medical?

If you're a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys improving processes, implementing automation, and solving complex manufacturing challenges, Viant Medical offers the opportunity to make a real impact.

Based in Wheeling, Illinois, you'll support the production of precision medical device components by leading manufacturing improvement projects, introducing new technologies, and optimizing advanced manufacturing processes. This position is ideal for engineers with experience in Swiss machining, CNC machining, automation, and Lean Manufacturing who want to work in a highly regulated environment where quality and continuous improvement are at the center of every project.

Working alongside manufacturing, engineering, quality, and operations teams, you'll help improve efficiency, reduce waste, support New Product Introduction (NPI), and develop manufacturing solutions that directly contribute to life-enhancing medical devices.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will:

• Lead manufacturing improvement and automation projects
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities
• Design and improve manufacturing processes and production fixtures
• Optimize CNC machining, Swiss machining, and other advanced manufacturing processes
• Improve plant layout, material flow, and manufacturing efficiency
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop manufacturing documentation, setup procedures, and equipment qualifications
• Perform process validation and manufacturing testing
• Analyze production issues using root cause analysis and statistical methods
• Collaborate with vendors on equipment, tooling, and manufacturing solutions
• Support cost reduction, quality improvement, and lead-time reduction initiatives

Manufacturing technologies & software

Manufacturing Processes

• Swiss Machining
• CNC Machining
• Automation
• Injection Molding
• Metal Stamping

Engineering Software & Systems

• SolidWorks
• Oracle ERP
• Microsoft Office
• Minitab

Engineering Methodologies

• Lean Manufacturing
• Lean Six Sigma
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• PFMEA
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Validation
• Equipment Qualification
• New Product Introduction (NPI)

Preferred Experience

• PLC systems
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Shop highlights

• Precision medical device manufacturing
• Automation and advanced manufacturing projects
• Swiss machining environment
• Clean, climate-controlled facility
• Day-one benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) company match
• Global medical manufacturing leader
• Career growth opportunities

Manufacturing environment

You'll support manufacturing processes involving precision medical components produced using CNC machining, Swiss machining, injection molding, and metal stamping technologies.

What we're looking for

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience in medical, aerospace, pharmaceutical, or military manufacturing
• New Product Introduction (NPI) experience
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred

• Automation experience
• Swiss machining experience
• PLC experience
• ISO 13485 experience
• Six Sigma certification
• SPC knowledge

Why you'll like working here

• $90,000–$120,000 annual salary
• Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement