Manufacturing Engineer III – Automation & Swiss Machining

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

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.

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

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

• Solid Works
• Oracle ERP
• Microsoft Office
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• Lean Manufacturing
• Lean Six Sigma
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• PFMEA
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Validation
• Equipment Qualification
• New Product Introduction (NPI)

• PLC systems
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)

• 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

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

• 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

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

• $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