Mfg. engrs - Manufacturing Engineer II

Viant•Wheeling, IL

1d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment, which includes designing, testing, and implementing process improvements, and writing specifications. This role also supports equipment validations and diagnoses and solves production equipment problems related to efficiency, scrap, and quality issues. Machining knowledge of Swiss and/or CNC and/or Wire EDM, sinkers, and grinders is required. The position is 100% onsite, Monday-Friday, with a potential salary range of $90k-$100k.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
5+ Years of experience in Engineering role
Medical, Aerospace, Pharms or Military Mfg. experience
New Product Introduction experience
Machining Environment, CNC, Swiss, Lathes or Grinders
Project impact
Advanced understanding of ISO13485 standard (or equivalent), Lean Six Sigma Methodologies, PFMEA, Minitab, Oracle Configuration (or equivalent), Process/Equipment Validation, NPI (New Product Introduction), Root Cause Analysis and SolidWorks
Good Manufacturing Practices
Designs of Experiments (DOE)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
Project Management and Lean Manufacturing experience
Excellent knowledge of statistical tools, ability to manage multiple tasks and appropriate use of Design of Experiments (DOE) when developing recommendations
SPC (Statistical Process Control) knowledge preferred
Must be flexible and adapt to changing environments and priorities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

SPC (Statistical Process Control) knowledge

Responsibilities

Follow all manufacturing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) as defined by Viant Medical’s practices, policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Provide technical support for manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production, process, equipment, and quality issues to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to improve quality, reliability, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Develop, optimize, validate, and maintain manufacturing processes, equipment, and production methods to enhance throughput, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.
Support engineering changes, new product introductions, equipment qualifications, process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), and continuous improvement initiatives.
Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, process specifications, validation protocols, and process controls.
Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on reducing waste, defects, inventory, lead times, and manufacturing costs while improving efficiency and floor space utilization.
Manage engineering projects involving process improvements, fixture design, facility layout, material flow optimization, and manufacturing technologies.
Collaborate with Quality, Operations, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support audits, nonconformances, compliance activities, and the resolution of manufacturing challenges.
Evaluate equipment, materials, and processes to improve safety, ergonomics, reliability, and overall manufacturing effectiveness while ensuring compliance with engineering, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct testing, research, and data-driven analysis to verify process performance, product conformance, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), company policies, regulatory standards, and applicable safety requirements.
Performs other duties as needed