Engineering automation and manufacturing

Automation Engineer

Automation experience, Swiss Machining, advanced manufacturing process (CNC machining, injection molding, stamping), PLC, a plus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Follow all manufacturing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) as defined by Viant Medical's practices, policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)

Performs project management responsibilities for assigned manufacturing changes or new product methods, designs of production fixtures, and methods to monitor efficiency

Evaluates existing machinery and processes to recommend improvements that enhance both operator performance and ergonomics/safety of overall production

Optimizes floor layout, material flow, along with implementation of lean concepts; document improvements to manufacturing efficiencies, takt time, floor space utilization and overhead.

Develops or revises technical documentation to specify manufacturing processes; including documentation of equipment qualification, setup and maintenance procedure

Conducts research and development testing and validation to determine effectiveness and compliance to quality standards for the manufacturing processes

Confirms conformance to engineering designs and methodologies and verify overall safety and prepares reports on these activities

Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards

Utilizes proven lean manufacturing based analytical and troubleshooting/problem solving abilities to identify opportunities for cost reduction, lead-time reduction, inventory reduction and quality improvement through defect reduction

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

• 5+ Years of experience in Engineering role
• Medical, Aerospace, Pharms or Military Mfg experience
• Project impact

Advanced understanding of ISO13485 standard (or equivalent), OSHA/Safety, Lean Six Sigma or Six Sigma Methodologies, PFMEA, Minitab, Oracle Configuration (or equivalent), Process/Equipment Validation, NPI (New Product Introduction), Root Cause Analysis and Solidworks

Good Manufacturing Practices

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software

Project Management and Lean Manufacturing experience

Must be flexible and adapt to changing environments and priorities

Perform light, non-strenuous administrative activities on a regular basis.

Requires visual acuity to distinguish colors, assess spatial relationships, and focus on fine details (e.g., using microscopes or similar equipment).

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. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.