Associate Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

At a glance

Company: Viant Medical
Location: Wheeling, IL
Pay: $90,000–$100,000 annually (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days
Experience: 3+ years manufacturing supervision • 3+ years CNC machining (Swiss or CNC machining environment)

Why join Viant Medical?

If you're a manufacturing leader who understands CNC machining and enjoys developing people just as much as improving production, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Viant Medical's Wheeling facility specializes in precision machining for medical device manufacturing, producing components where quality and consistency are critical. You'll lead experienced production teams while partnering closely with engineering, quality, planning, and operations to improve performance, solve manufacturing challenges, and drive continuous improvement.

This isn't simply a scheduling role—it's a leadership position where you'll influence production efficiency, safety, Lean initiatives, employee development, and operational excellence. If you enjoy coaching teams, improving processes, and working in a clean, highly regulated manufacturing environment, you'll find long-term career growth here.

⚙️ What you'll be doing

In this role, you will:

• Lead daily production activities across assigned manufacturing areas
• Supervise CNC machining personnel while promoting safety and quality
• Coordinate production schedules to meet customer demand
• Resolve technical and production issues on the shop floor
• Monitor departmental KPIs and visual performance metrics
• Ensure production orders are accurately completed in Oracle ERP
• Recruit, coach, develop, and evaluate production employees
• Partner with Engineering on production improvements
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Build a culture of accountability, communication, and employee engagement

️ Machines, controls & manufacturing environmentManufacturing Processes

• CNC Machining
• Swiss Machining
• Precision Medical Manufacturing

ERP & Software

• Oracle ERP
• Microsoft Office
• Advanced Microsoft Excel

Manufacturing Methodologies

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement

⭐ Shop highlights

• Precision medical device manufacturing
• Modern CNC machining environment
• Clean, climate-controlled facility
• Day-one benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) company match
• Career advancement opportunities
• Nearly 6,000 associates worldwide
• Global medical manufacturing leader

Materials you'll support

Production includes precision medical components manufactured from a variety of medical-grade metals and specialty materials.

✅ What we're looking forRequired

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years supervising manufacturing teams
• 3+ years in a CNC machining or Swiss machining environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience leading production schedules and daily operations
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge
• Strong problem-solving abilities

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business
• Medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma experience
• Rapid Response manufacturing experience
• Oracle ERP experience

Why you'll like working here

• Competitive $90,000–$100,000 salary
• Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous PTO plus 10 paid holidays
• Stable, growing medical manufacturing company
• Leadership role with real advancement opportunities

Pay, benefits & schedulePay

$90,000–$100,000 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
• Career advancement opportunities

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, technical expertise, and disciplined quality systems to produce life-enhancing medical devices for leading healthcare companies around the globe.

The Wheeling, Illinois facility specializes in precision CNC machining of metal medical components, offering employees a clean, modern manufacturing environment, long-term career opportunities, and the chance to contribute to products that improve patient lives every day.

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