3 Jobs in Wheeling, IL 60090, USA

🔎 At a glance

Company: Viant Medical
Location: Wheeling, IL
Pay: $90,000–$120,000 annually (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift
Experience: 5+ years manufacturing engineering
Manufacturing Focus: Swiss Machining • CNC Machining • Automation • Injection Molding • Stamping

👍 Why join Viant Medical?

If you're a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys improving processes, implementing automation, and solving complex manufacturing challenges, Viant Medical offers the opportunity to make a real impact.

Based in Wheeling, Illinois, you'll support the production of precision medical device components by leading manufacturing improvement projects, introducing new technologies, and optimizing advanced manufacturing processes. This position is ideal for engineers with experience in Swiss machining, CNC machining, automation, and Lean Manufacturing who want to work in a highly regulated environment where quality and continuous improvement are at the center of every project.

Working alongside manufacturing, engineering, quality, and operations teams, you'll help improve efficiency, reduce waste, support New Product Introduction (NPI), and develop manufacturing solutions that directly contribute to life-enhancing medical devices.

⚙️ What you'll be doing

In this role, you will:

• Lead manufacturing improvement and automation projects
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities
• Design and improve manufacturing processes and production fixtures
• Optimize CNC machining, Swiss machining, and other advanced manufacturing processes
• Improve plant layout, material flow, and manufacturing efficiency
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop manufacturing documentation, setup procedures, and equipment qualifications
• Perform process validation and manufacturing testing
• Analyze production issues using root cause analysis and statistical methods
• Collaborate with vendors on equipment, tooling, and manufacturing solutions
• Support cost reduction, quality improvement, and lead-time reduction initiatives

🛠️ Manufacturing technologies & software

Manufacturing Processes

• Swiss Machining
• CNC Machining
• Automation
• Injection Molding
• Metal Stamping

Engineering Software & Systems

• SolidWorks
• Oracle ERP
• Microsoft Office
• Minitab

Engineering Methodologies

• Lean Manufacturing
• Lean Six Sigma
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• PFMEA
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Validation
• Equipment Qualification
• New Product Introduction (NPI)

Preferred Experience

• PLC systems
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)

⭐ Shop highlights

• Precision medical device manufacturing
• Automation and advanced manufacturing projects
• Swiss machining environment
• Clean, climate-controlled facility
• Day-one benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) company match
• Global medical manufacturing leader
• Career growth opportunities

🔩 Manufacturing environment

You'll support manufacturing processes involving precision medical components produced using CNC machining, Swiss machining, injection molding, and metal stamping technologies.

✅ What we're looking for

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience in medical, aerospace, pharmaceutical, or military manufacturing
• New Product Introduction (NPI) experience
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred

• Automation experience
• Swiss machining experience
• PLC experience
• ISO 13485 experience
• Six Sigma certification
• SPC knowledge

👍 Why you'll like working here

• $90,000–$120,000 annual salary
• Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Home Ownership Program
• Generous PTO plus 10 paid holidays
• Long-term career growth with a global medical manufacturer

💰 Pay, benefits & schedule

Pay

$90,000–$120,000 annually (based on experience)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Home Ownership Program
• Voluntary legal plan
• Long-term care coverage

Schedule

Full-Time | Day Shift

🏭 About Viant Medical

Viant Medical is a global medical device design and manufacturing partner with nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide. The company combines advanced manufacturing technologies, engineering expertise, and disciplined quality systems to produce life-enhancing medical devices for many of the world's leading healthcare companies.

The Wheeling, Illinois facility specializes in precision machining of metal medical components, supporting advanced CNC manufacturing, Swiss machining, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Employees enjoy a clean manufacturing environment, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for long-term career advancement.