Nemera is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of drug delivery devices for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, & generics industries. With locations worldwide, some of our services and products include eyedroppers, pumps, valves, inhalation devices, airless dispensers, and auto-injectors.
We put patients first when creating drug delivery devices because we know that accurate dosing and ergonomics contribute to patients completing their treatment. Working at Nemera means being part of a team that truly enjoys working together and always goes the extra mile to deliver on its commitments. We’re proud of the work we do because it improves patients’ lives.
Nemera Buffalo Grove LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States. Job Description

Position Purpose: This is a “Hands On” engineering position that requires the skills and practices to maintain an optimized floor layout in a growing and expanding manufacturing environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create and maintain a building master plan for plant.
• Manage relocation and validation of equipment.
• Own global process FMEA from raw material delivery through finished goods shipment.
• Know and apply the usual tools of Methods and Lean (time studies, standards, Red/Green, VSM Kanban, SMED, 5S, etc.).
• Ensure consistent use of the standard across plant (training, support).
• Continuous Improvement – Kanban, value stream mapping, improve and automate flow.
• Brings Methods expertise to various departments for improvement and problem-solving activities in the project and/or working groups in which involved.
• Create, optimize, and update the production standards: ranges/forms methods, times, ranges, and nomenclatures in the integrated management software.
• Make proposals for improving productivity in consultation with the service managers and participate in the implementation of the actions decided.
• Make proposals for improving the organization and ergonomics of workstations. In consultation with the purchasing department, consult, and select suppliers to provide the necessary equipment. Receive and set up the chosen equipment.
• Identify sources of accident risk and environmental non-compliance. Proposes and implements improvements to remove them.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or similar field
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in CAD & Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel between office and production departments as well as company buildings.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Experience in flow analysis and floor layout.
• Experience in problem solving and root cause analysis tools.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in an office andclean manufacturingenvironment that may include moderate noise levelsand required appropriate PPE and cleanroom apparel.
• Up to 10% travel required (potentially international).