Engineering Manager

About 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 on the site:Our Fort Wayne site specializes in precision CNC machining for medical devices supporting the production of complex metal components with high accuracy and the role:As an Engineering Manager you will play a critical leadership role at our Fort Wayne site overseeing a team of 14 engineers and technical specialists responsible for both new product introduction and ongoing production. You will drive execution across complex machining operations while shaping the strategic direction of engineering within the role combines hands-on engagement with manufacturing processes and high-level leadership requiring a balance of technical expertise customer-facing collaboration and the ability to build and develop high-performing teams in a regulated youll do:Lead and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers NPI Program Managers CNC Programmers and Product Development EngineersDrive successful new product launches and ongoing production excellenceOwn new business quoting including customer engagement and project evaluationChampion continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologiesIdentify and implement new technologies to improve efficiency quality and throughputDevelop capital investment strategies aligned with future growth and capacity needsEnsure compliance with FDA QMS and regulatory standardsPartner cross-functionally across supply chain quality finance and commercial teamsMentor and grow talent while fostering a strong collaborative team cultureProvide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input during product development and quoting phasesLead structured problem-solving and root cause analysis initiatives to address production and quality challengesRequirements:Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field8 years of manufacturing experience including leadership experienceProven ability to lead teams and drive results in complex environmentsMedical device industry preferred; experience in metals machining or aerospace manufacturing is highly valuedStrong hands-on experience in CNC machining (milling turning) is requiredPreferred Experience:Experience in orthopedic medical device manufacturing particularly in machining of implants and surgical instrumentation is highly preferredNew Product Introduction (NPI)Lean manufacturing implementationCapital planning and cost/quoting analysisBenefits:New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!Medical dental and vision benefitsCompany-paid life insurance and disability benefitsGenerous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays401k Plan with Company MatchTuition ReimbursementVoluntary Universal Life and Long-Term CareVoluntary Legal PlanPet InsuranceHome Ownership Program