Manufacturing Engineer II

Viant•Wheeling, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for continuously improving manufacturing equipment and processes, including designing, testing, and implementing improvements, writing specifications, supporting equipment validations, and diagnosing production equipment problems related to efficiency, scrap, and quality. The role is based at Viant’s Wheeling facility, which combines precision machining and assembly capabilities to produce medical device components and finished products. Machining experience with Swiss and/or CNC equipment, wire EDM, sinkers, or grinders is relevant. This position provides technical support for manufacturing operations and leads investigations and improvement efforts to strengthen quality, reliability, productivity, compliance, and customer satisfaction. It supports process and equipment development, validation, new product introductions, engineering changes, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives. The role also manages projects and manufacturing documentation, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and helps ensure compliance with GMPs, regulatory requirements, company policies, and applicable safety requirements. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 100% onsite. The potential salary range is $95,000–$120,000; actual pay depends on 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, lathes, or grinders.
Advanced understanding of ISO 13485 or an equivalent standard, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, PFMEA, Minitab, Oracle Configuration or equivalent, process/equipment validation, NPI, root cause analysis, and SolidWorks.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and 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 appropriately apply DOE when developing recommendations.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing environments and priorities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform light, non-strenuous administrative activities regularly; occasionally lift up to 20 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds; and perform activities that may involve minimal bending, pushing/pulling, crawling, climbing, balancing, or extended standing.
Manual dexterity to handle and manipulate small items, and visual acuity to distinguish colors, assess spatial relationships, and focus on fine details.

Nice To Haves

Statistical Process Control (SPC) knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow manufacturing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Viant Medical practices, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Provide technical support for manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production, process, equipment, and quality issues.
Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Develop, optimize, validate, and maintain manufacturing processes, equipment, and production methods.
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 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 on audits, nonconformances, compliance activities, and manufacturing challenges.
Evaluate equipment, materials, and processes to improve safety, ergonomics, reliability, and manufacturing effectiveness while meeting engineering, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct testing, research, and data-driven analysis to verify process performance, product conformance, and improvement opportunities.
Ensure compliance with GMPs, company policies, regulatory standards, and applicable safety requirements.
Perform other duties as needed.