Process Technician III

Process Technician III
Join a team dedicated to creating life-enhancing medical devices that improve lives around the world. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing prior experience, Viant offers opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. Through our people-first culture and commitment to We’re In It For Life, we support your development, well-being, and long-term success.

Compensation:
We offer market competitive compensation. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Work Schedule:
We are expanding and have the following shift available:
1st: 7:00am – 3:0 pm

Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective on date of hire!
• Shift differential pay
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous paid time off benefits and 10 paid Holidays per calendar year
• Referral Bonus
• Company-paid life insurance
• On-site Training Programs
• Defined Career Path for advancement in role and compensation
• New Hire On-boarding Training Plans

About the role:
The Process Technician III is an advanced technical professional responsible for independently managing manufacturing process development, validation, compliance, and continuous improvement activities. This position exercises significant discretion and independent judgment in evaluating manufacturing processes, identifying technical risks, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities:
• Independently support and optimize injection molding and manufacturing processes to achieve quality, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Lead the execution of process validations, including IQ, OQ, PQ, equipment qualifications, and process revalidations.
• Analyze process data, identify trends, and develop recommendations to improve process capability, yield, and overall operational performance.
• Troubleshoot complex process, equipment, tooling, and quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing process parameters, specifications, and technical procedures.
• Conduct root cause investigations and support corrective and preventive action activities.
• Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing, SPC, DOE, and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Support new product introductions, process transfers, tooling qualifications, and equipment implementation activities.
• Monitor key process metrics including scrap, cycle time, downtime, process capability, and production efficiency.
• Author and maintain validation documentation, engineering reports, technical studies, and process improvement records.
• Assess manufacturing risks and recommend process modifications to improve compliance, quality, and operational effectiveness.

Job Requirements:
Required
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent experience in manufacturing, plastics, engineering technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of injection molding processes and manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of process validation methodologies (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
Preferred
• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Plastics Technology, or a related field.
• RJG Master Molder II or equivalent industry certification.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training.

Skills/Competencies:
• 5+ years of experience in injection molding, plastics manufacturing, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience independently troubleshooting manufacturing processes and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience supporting process validations, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Technical Skills
• Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Process optimization and performance monitoring.
• Validation protocol execution and technical report writing.
• Statistical analysis and process capability evaluation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing compliance and quality systems.
• Proficiency with metrology equipment and measurement techniques.
Leadership Skills
• Ability to lead technical projects and process improvement activities.
• Ability to mentor and train junior technicians.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to function as a technical subject matter expert.
Professional Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and documentation abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Physical Requirements:
• Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Ability to work on the manufacturing floor for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to safely operate manufacturing and inspection equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work in a manufacturing environment.

About the site:
At Viant Puerto Rico, every product begins with a disciplined approach to process. The team’s expertise in drug delivery and complex device assembly allows for precise, repeatable performance at scale and the control needed to meet the most demanding regulatory and clinical requirements.
The facility supports sterile and non-sterile medical devices across a range of clinical applications. Flexible supply models (make-to-order, Kanban, vendor-managed inventory, and consignment) allow customers to scale production without interruption, too.

About the company:

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. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.