Manufacturing Engineer II

Viant • Wheeling, IL

2d • $95,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment, including designing, testing, and implementing process improvements and writing specifications. The role supports equipment validations and diagnoses and resolves production equipment problems related to efficiency, scrap, and quality. Machining knowledge in Swiss and/or CNC machining, wire EDM, sinkers, or grinders is relevant.

The position provides technical support for manufacturing operations and develops, optimizes, validates, and maintains manufacturing processes, equipment, and production methods. It supports engineering changes, new product introductions, equipment qualifications, process validations, and continuous improvement initiatives. The engineer also manages projects involving process improvements, fixture design, facility layout, material flow, and manufacturing technologies, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve manufacturing challenges and ensure regulatory and quality compliance.

The role is based at Viant’s Wheeling facility and is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday. The stated potential salary range is $95,000–$120,000, with actual pay determined by experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in an engineering role.
• Manufacturing experience in medical, aerospace, pharmaceutical, or military industries.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) experience.
• Experience in a machining environment, including CNC, Swiss machines, lathes, or grinders.
• Advanced understanding of ISO 13485 or an equivalent standard, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, PFMEA, Minitab, Oracle Configuration or equivalent, process and equipment validation, NPI, root cause analysis, and SolidWorks.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Knowledge of Designs of Experiments (DOE).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Project management and Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Excellent knowledge of statistical tools and the ability to manage multiple tasks and use DOE appropriately when developing recommendations.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing environments and priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Statistical Process Control (SPC) knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow manufacturing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) as defined by Viant Medical’s practices, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• 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 to reduce 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 resolution of manufacturing challenges.
• Evaluate equipment, materials, and processes to improve safety, ergonomics, reliability, and 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 GMPs, company policies, regulatory standards, and applicable safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary universal life and long-term care coverage.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level