Manufacturing Engineer

Viant • Brimfield, MA

12d • $73,000 - $89,000

About The Position

Viant is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes, ensure product quality, and support the introduction of new products in the medical device industry. The role drives continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

The Manufacturing Engineer adheres to Viant’s core beliefs and safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The position creates and implements lean manufacturing processes; develops and revises engineering drawings, specifications, CAD models, and CAM programs; and creates tooling, fixtures, and equipment to improve productivity and cost. It also investigates and implements process technologies, collaborates with internal teams and suppliers on manufacturability and cost reduction, and creates and implements standard work and process instructions. The engineer supports experienced engineers on complex projects and performs other duties as needed. Very limited travel may be required.

The position involves light physical work, including occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds and frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds. Close, distance, and color vision are needed to inspect parts and read blueprints. The role is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical field preferred; relevant years of experience will be considered.
• Previous CAD experience.
• Mastercam proficiency is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and drive initiatives to completion.
• Ability to provide sound rationale and justification for process-improvement change requests.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant co-op, internship, previous employment, or classroom training experience.
• Understanding of metals machining, processing, and finishing.
• Lean manufacturing and new product development experience.
• Basic understanding of GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Viant Core Beliefs and safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including QMS, EMS, FDA regulations, company policies, and operating procedures.
• Create and implement lean processes using methods such as CNC turning and milling, Wire EDM, laser etching, laser and TIG welding, polishing, finishing, cleaning, passivation, assembly, and inspection.
• Create, review, and approve engineering drawings, change orders, and specifications.
• Review, create, and revise CAD models and CAM programs to support production.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, and equipment to optimize productivity and cost.
• Investigate, develop, and implement new process technologies of moderate scope.
• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and suppliers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and cost reduction.
• Define, produce, and implement documents, including standard work and process work instructions.
• Support more experienced engineers on complex projects and initiatives.
• Perform other functions as necessary to support the business.
• Travel very limitedly, if required.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) effective on the first day of employment.
• Generous paid time off.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Growth opportunities.
• On-demand pay access to earned wages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree