Engineering Manager

Looking for work that matters Join Viant and contribute to the design and manufacturing of medical technologies that improve patient outcomes. Guided by our promiseWere In It For Lifeyoull build your career with a trusted industry innovator that invests in your growth well-being and ability to make a meaningful impact every offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $150000-$175000 annual salary. Actual pay will be determined based on experience qualifications geographic location and other job-related factors permitted by effective day one of hire!Medical dental and vision benefits401k Plan with Company MatchGenerous Paid time off and paid HolidaysLow-cost nutrition & mental health visitsTuition Reimbursement and career development programsCompany-paid life insuranceAccess to individualized financial planningVoluntary Universal Life and Long-Term CareVoluntary Legal PlanUp to $150-off your gym membership annuallyEmployee discount programsPet InsuranceHome Ownership ProgramAbout the company:Viant is a global medical device partner providing design development manufacturing and assembly services through capabilities in materials plastics metals extrusion and automation. With nearly 6000 employees across 24 locations worldwide it delivers high-quality life-enhancing products with the scale and expertise to bring devices to market efficiently. Learn more at Viant Medicals website or in the site:The Brimfield facility manufactures high-quality implants and instruments for the orthopedic market with a specialization in knee and hip joint replacement products. Our advanced manufacturing capabilities include 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling Swiss turning wire EDM secondary joining and finishing operations laser marking and cleaning and passivation site is committed to the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance and is certified to ISO 13485 standards and FDA registered. Through our precision manufacturing expertise and dedication to continuous improvement we support the production of innovative medical devices that help improve patient outcomes the position:The Engineer Manager will be expected to provide hands-on Manufacturing Engineering support for Operations and to interact with customers and provide support for Engineering Quality Systems and Process 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 for identifying tracking resolving and communicating major new product ramps and cost reduction initiatives at a facilityLeads the development and implementation of Quality and Regulatory requirements including Viant policies procedures and appropriate regulatory requirementsPlans Develops and ensures resources are adequate to execute Process and Test Method Validations (IQ OQ PQ PPQ) in accordance with Viant procedures and guidelines Communicates procedures policies improvement ideas technical information and recommendations clearly effectively and frequently (oral and written) within Viant with outside suppliers or partners and with Viant customers during formal and informal interactionsPrepares or reviews documentation with a high degree of accuracy completeness and effectiveness using common Viant engineering tools & templates were available. (Examples include specifications manufacturing procedures ECOs and technical reports or analysis) Using Lean Leadership experience applies and Promotes Lean manufacturing techniques to continuously improve cycle times and process flows. Identifies and directs the execution of improvement efforts to reduce waste in all manufacturing and business processesUses structured problem-solving techniques and statistical methods for data driven analysis and decisions. Using Black Belt experiences leads DMAIC Six Sigma approaches to solve issues and reduce variation in all manufacturing and business processesPlans executes and manages project activities with cross functional teams including finance human resources operations quality and sales. Project types can include new product development and introduction manufacturing transfers continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives quality improvements and sales opportunitiesDemonstrates leadership through mentoring of junior staff responsiveness to business needs and motivation of diverse cross functional teams including influencing both internal and external members to achieve positive business resultsLeads staff performance management activities to improve capabilities and skills using regular objective setting and review process performance appraisals and coaching of individual development plansPerforms other functions as Requirements: Bachelors degree in engineering or related field experienceAbility to multitask and drive initiatives to completionGood statistical knowledgeGood problem-solving skillsStrong written and oral communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office