Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in medical technology is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Wheeling. The role involves technical support for production, process improvements, and collaboration with customers on manufacturing designs. Candidates should possess strong mechanical skills and experience in CNC machine operation, ideally within an ISO13485 facility. Great benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance and 401k are offered.

Benefits

Medical – Dental – Vision – Life Insurance

Vacation and Sick Pay

401k

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to design processes and operate CNC machines.
• Experience in a machining environment can substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Support production with setups, troubleshooting, and training.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Collaborate with customers on specifications and design changes.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

CAD software

Machine setup

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CNC Machines

Solidworks

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Wheeling

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, $95,000 to $120,000

About Us: Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopaedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

Position Overview: The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing technical support to Production, assisting customers with DFM, launching new products into production, and identifying/implementing process improvements within the Wheeling, IL facility. Markets served are primarily medical device (with a focus on robotic surgery), therefore experience within an ISO13485 facility is desirable. Manufacturing processes include Swiss screw, high-speed 5-axis, vertical milling, assembly, packaging, passivation, and cleaning.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Support:

• Support Production with machine setups, trouble shooting, operator training and other functions.
• Identify, implement, and document process improvements including cycle time, tool life, process capability, and automation.
• Selecting, qualifying, and launching new equipment in the factory.
• Support Engineering with part updates, machine layouts and programs, as well as other functions.

Customer Interface & Design for Manufacturing (DFM):

• Collaborate with customers to identify and suggest modifications to customer specifications to improve cost, quality, and/or lead time
• Communicate design changes and updates to the relevant internal teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, working closely with manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions.

New Part Introduction (NPI):

• Work with the quoting team to assign accurate costs to new parts based on materials, labor, and production complexity. Provide technical input to support accurate and competitive pricing for new products.
• Generate prints, tool layouts and programs on newly awarded business. Develop and document detailed routing steps for new parts to guide production teams.
• Monitor and measure the performance of new parts in production, gathering data on quality, efficiency, and output.
• Train manufacturing functions on the specifics of new parts, including setup, operation, and quality control procedures. Create and maintain training materials.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and understand part prints.
• Ability to design processes, operate, and set up CNC Machines (Swiss, Vertical Milling, 5-axis)
• Ability to generate drawings with CAD software, Solidworks is a plus.
• Ability to use CAD/CAM software.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Driven attitude for problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is desired. However, experience as an Engineer in a machining environment may be substituted for a degree.

Benefits:

• Medical – Dental – Vision – Life Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Pay
• 401k

Company DescriptionVantedge Medical is a proven partner to Medical Technology OEMs. For more than 40 years, we have been manufacturing a full suite of expert-level solutions from complex machining and stamping to the manufacturing of complete assemblies for growing markets including Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS), Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments and Components, Dental implants, and more.

Vantedge Medical’s seasoned professionals shorten global supply chains while improving value for our many OEM partners. As a mature Development & Manufacturing Organization, our teams specialize in Electromechanical Assembly, Precision Machining, Sheet Metal Fabrication, and Rapid Prototyping & Engineering Solutions. Our 550,000+ sq. ft. of combined manufacturing space offers a broad spectrum of manufacturing capabilities and flexibility for most levels of mechanical integration.Company DescriptionVantedge Medical is a proven partner to Medical Technology OEMs. For more than 40 years, we have been manufacturing a full suite of expert-level solutions from complex machining and stamping to the manufacturing of complete assemblies for growing markets including Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS), Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments and Components, Dental implants, and more.

Vantedge Medical’s seasoned professionals shorten global supply chains while improving value for our many OEM partners. As a mature Development & Manufacturing Organization, our teams specialize in Electromechanical Assembly, Precision Machining, Sheet Metal Fabrication, and Rapid Prototyping & Engineering Solutions. Our 550,000+ sq. ft. of combined manufacturing space offers a broad spectrum of manufacturing capabilities and flexibility for most levels of mechanical integration.