Tool Maker

Viant Medical; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Attendance bonus

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Viant Medical is seeking a Tooling Engineer to drive process improvements in medical device manufacturing. You will design fixtures and tooling using precision machining, collaborate across teams, and uphold quality and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes manufacturing efficiency, cost reduction, and support for NPI production while maintaining safe, compliant processes and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical field is required.
• Tooling apprenticeship for hands-on training.
• 5+ years of tooling experience.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to quality, safety and regulatory requirements including QMS/EMS and FDA regulations.
• Collaborates with programmers, operators and suppliers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and cost reduction.
• Create fixtures, tools, and gaging using precision machining principles (manual and CNC) per blueprints.

Skills

Tooling design

GD&T

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Documentation

Mechatronics knowledge

Quality systems

Manufacturing processes

Education

High school diploma or technical field

Tooling apprenticeship

Job description

Company Introduction:

We partner and innovate with our customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices in the world.

Work Schedule:

1st Shift (M-F 7am-3:30pm)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective on date of hire.
• Generous paid time off benefits and 10 paid Holidays.
• 136 Hours PTO (prorated based on hire date).
• Paid lunch time.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401k plan with company match.

Earn up to an additional $800 annually in Attendance Bonus

WELL-BEING

• Low-cost nutrition and mental health visits.
• Up to $150-off your gym membership annually.
• Discounted Pet Insurances for your furry friends.
• Access to individualized financial planning meetings.
• Employee Discount Program with savings on electronics, home goods, gym equipment, and more.
• Discounted family caregiving support.

CAREER GROWTH

• Tuition Reimbursement.
• On-site Training Programs.
• Defined Career Path for advancement in role and compensation.
• New Hire On-boarding Training Plans.

Our top-notch work environment includes:

• Climate Controlled.
• Clean & Comfortable Setting.

Position Summary:

Job Responsibilities:

The primary purpose of this position is to apply engineering principles to drive process improvements in the manufacturing of medical devices to positively affect Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

• Adheres to Viant Core Beliefs and all safety and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with programmers, operators and suppliers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and cost reduction.
• Create fixtures, tools, and gaging using precision machining principles involving both manual and CNC 3 axis mills, lathes, surface grinders, and Wire EDM machines in accordance to blueprints per both internal and customer requirements.
• Support NPI production including identification of best practice manufacturing processes and inspection methods.
• Review and disposition product based on quality standards.
• Reviews, creates and revises CAD models.
• Supports manufacturing engineers on projects and initiatives.
• Assists in and investigates improvement opportunities.
• Assists in training production workforce in proper setup and use of equipment as necessary.
• Troubleshoot and maintain dies to include die life, clearance, NCP, and regular maintenance.
• Inspects and evaluates wearing, damage or abnormal condition in dies and determines repair actions.
• Utilize precision measurement techniques using microscopes, micrometers, calipers, comparator, gage blocks and indicators.
• Maintains proper housekeeping of their work areas.
• Maintains records for tooling repairs, service and maintenance per established procedures.
• Coordinates shipping of components and dies with vendors when outsourced.
• Recommend changes required to part design, tool design or equipment capability to achieve acceptable quality and cost requirement.
• Performs other functions as necessary to support the business.
• Adheres to good manufacturing practices and safety guidelines

Knowledge/Education:

• High school diploma or degree in a technical field with applicable experience is required.
• Tooling apprenticeship

Experience:

• 5+ years of tooling experience.

Skills/Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and competency in GD&T, Tool design, cutting tool technology and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to provide solid rational and justification for process improvement change requests.
• Lean manufacturing and new product development or launch support experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in medical devices is preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanics, electricity, pneumatic, hydraulics.
• Detailed and organized.

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