Manufacturing Engineer III – Medical Devices, Lean & GMP

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

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.