Manufacturing Engineer III
viant medicalWheeling, IL
Manufacturing Engineer III
viant medicalWheeling, IL
today
Industries
All Other Industrial Machinery ManufacturingSurgical and Medical Instrument ManufacturingSurgical Appliance and Supplies ManufacturingAbout the role
Overview:
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will drive improvements in metal component manufacturing at Viant’s Wheeling site, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production. You’ll bridge engineering, production, quality and suppliers to advance continuous improvement and operational excellence. Expect challenges in process optimization, equipment qualification, and lean implementations that impact patient outcomes. This role offers hands-on impact in a globally active medical device company focused on growth and quality. Compensation / Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) plan with company match Paid time off and holidays Tuition reimbursement and career development programs Company-paid life insurance Employee discount programs
Responsibilities:
Follow GMPs and SOPs in daily manufacturing activities Manage manufacturing changes and new product methods, fixture designs, and monitoring methods Assess machinery and processes to boost operator performance and safety/ergonomics Optimize floor layout, material flow, takt time, and space utilization using lean concepts Develop or revise technical documentation for manufacturing processes, including equipment qualification and maintenance procedures Conduct R&D testing and validation to ensure quality standards for manufacturing processes Ensure conformance to engineering designs and prepare safety and compliance reports Engage with vendors to specify and procure equipment/materials and assess quality Apply lean analytics to reduce cost, lead time, inventory, and defects Perform other duties as needed
Key requirements:
Minimum 3 years in medical device or regulated manufacturing Minimum 2 years supporting new product development and quality engineering activities Experience with metal processing Minimum 2 years programming & hands-on machining problem solving Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field; CQE a plus Experience with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and quality mgmt systems preferred strong communication skills collaborative teamwork analytical and problem-solving abilities SPC FMEA DOE
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Wheeling, IL
Occupation
Manufacturing Engineers
Industry
All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Posted
today
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