Tooling Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the medical device industry as a Tooling Design Engineer, where your skills will facilitate the development of life-enhancing devices. You'll partake in designing, testing, and innovating tooling and fixtures, ensuring high-quality production processes while complying with industry standards. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth alongside a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid life insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

401k Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in an engineering role, ideally in Medical or Aerospace.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Intermediate knowledge of ISO 13485 and PFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Design and prototype fixtures and tools.
• Conduct R&D testing and validation for quality assurance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Process improvement

Excellent communication

Interpersonal abilities

Statistical Process Control

Education

B.S. in Engineering

5+ years in an engineering support role

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Pro Engineer

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Join Our Team as a Tooling Design Engineer at Viant Medical

At Viant, we are dedicated to partnering and innovating with our customers to deliver the highest quality, life-enhancing medical devices in the world. We are looking for a passionate and skilled Tooling Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to our mission.

ROLE PURPOSE:

As a Tool Design Expert at Viant, you will play a crucial role in new product development, continuous improvement, and change management of manufacturing equipment. You'll design, test, and implement new process flows, write specifications, and manage projects related to tooling, fixtures, and gages. Your expertise will help drive innovation and efficiency across our manufacturing processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations by following Viant's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Sign off on Specification Change Orders as a representative of the Engineering Department
• Design and prototype fixtures, tools, and methods to meet productivity and quality standards
• Recommend new tools and methodologies, including cost estimates for design or process changes
• Evaluate and improve existing machinery and processes for performance, ergonomics, and safety
• Develop and update technical documentation for manufacturing processes and equipment
• Conduct R&D testing and validation to ensure quality and compliance
• Verify engineering design conformance and safety, and prepare detailed reports
• Collaborate with vendors on specifications, procurement, and product evaluations
• Perform additional tasks as needed

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• B.S. in Engineering or 5+ years in an engineering support role
• 3-7 years of experience in an engineering role, preferably in Medical, Aerospace, Pharma, or Military Manufacturing
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Intermediate knowledge of ISO 13485, OSHA/Safety, PFMEA, Minitab, Oracle (or equivalents)
• Subject Matter Expert in Tool/Fixture Design
• Proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Pro Engineer, and Microsoft Office
• Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and process improvement skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• SPC (Statistical Process Control) knowledge

Join Us

If you're a motivated and talented Tooling Design Engineer ready to make a difference in the medical device industry, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us create life-enhancing devices that improve lives around the world.

Benefits:

• New associates are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off and 10 paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career growth and opportunity for advancement

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $90K-$125K. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.