Tool & Die Maker

Viant•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to apply engineering principles to drive process improvements in the manufacturing of medical devices to positively affect Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources.

Requirements

High school diploma or degree in a technical field with applicable experience is required.
Tooling apprenticeship
5+ years of tooling experience.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Knowledge and competency in GD&T, Tool design, cutting tool technology and manufacturing processes.
Ability to provide solid rational and justification for process improvement change requests.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of mechanics, electricity, pneumatic, hydraulics.
Detailed and organized.

Nice To Haves

Lean manufacturing and new product development or launch support experience is highly desirable.
Experience in medical devices is preferred.

Responsibilities

Adheres to Viant Core Beliefs and all safety and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
Collaborates with programmers, operators and suppliers to evaluate designs for manufacturability and cost reduction.
Create fixtures, tools, and gaging using precision machining principles involving both manual and CNC 3 axis mills, lathes, surface grinders, and Wire EDM machines in accordance to blueprints per both internal and customer requirements.
Support NPI production including identification of best practice manufacturing processes and inspection methods.
Review and disposition product based on quality standards.
Reviews, creates and revises CAD models.
Supports manufacturing engineers on projects and initiatives.
Assists in and investigates improvement opportunities.
Assists in training production workforce in proper setup and use of equipment as necessary.
Troubleshoot and maintain dies to include die life, clearance, NCP, and regular maintenance.
Inspects and evaluates wearing, damage or abnormal condition in dies and determines repair actions.
Utilize precision measurement techniques using microscopes, micrometers, calipers, comparator, gage blocks and indicators.
Maintains proper housekeeping of their work areas.
Maintains records for tooling repairs, service and maintenance per established procedures.
Coordinates shipping of components and dies with vendors when outsourced.
Recommend changes required to part design, tool design or equipment capability to achieve acceptable quality and cost requirement.
Performs other functions as necessary to support the business.
Adheres to good manufacturing practices and safety guidelines