Injection Process Manager

Nemera; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemera in the United States seeks an experienced Processing Engineering Lead responsible for installation, validation, ramp-up and lifecycle management of injection molds and molding solutions for medical device components.

You will head multiple injection molding sites, manage project teams, drive process development, ensure quality and safety, and align with Nemera standards while mentoring staff and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
• 3-5 years of supervisor experience in plastics manufacturing.
• 7+ years of experience in Injection Molding Processing.
• Knowledge of scientific molding methodologies.
• Experience in high-volume injection molding manufacturing.
• Experience qualifying complex, tight-tolerance injection molds.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, etc).
• Clear and organized written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead all injection molding process engineering across multiple sites.
• Manage project-specific Injection team planning and workload monitoring.
• Oversee process development, optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Define recruitment needs, train new hires, and manage team integration.
• Support development of specifications for molding machines, molds, and peripherals.
• Perform equipment and mold qualification per specs and validation plans.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Participate in internal reviews and client meetings.
• Support lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE as required.

Skills

Injection Molding Processing

Team supervision

DMAIC problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge FDA/ISO

Lean/Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

With sales of €700m and 3,300 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

Job Description

Position Purpose: This position is responsible for leading Processing Engineers responsible for the installation, validation, ramp-up and life cycle management of injection molds and molding solutions for medical device components.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead all injection molding process engineering and processing activities across multiple plastic injection molding sites.
• Manage and organize the activity of project specific Injection team: planning, organization of work, definition and monitoring of workloads, monitoring and communication of its indicators.
• This position oversees process development, optimization, troubleshooting, personnel management, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Ensure the adequacy between the necessary skills and the objectives of the company (quality policy, processes and progress plans): participates in the definition of recruitment needs, assesses its employees, draws up the training plan, manages the integration and training of new hires in his team.
• Support the development of specifications for injection molding machines, molds, peripherals for preparing and regulating plastics, etc., in accordance with Nemera standards
• Perform the reception and qualification of equipment, molds and peripherals in accordance with specifications and validation plans.
• Ensures the transfer of technical files for equipment, molds and peripherals and the training of production teams.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Participate in internal project reviews and client project meetings.
• Support lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety procedures including the use of Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering or similar technical field
• Minimun 3-5 years of supervisor experience in plastics manufacturing
• 7+ years of experience in Injection Molding Processing
• Strong knowledge of scientific molding methodologies
• Industrial manufacturing experience working in high-volume injection molding
• Experience in the qualification of complex, tight tolerance injection molds
• Experience supporting high volume production and plastic injection molding
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, Etc)
• Clear and well organized oral and written communication

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Experience working in a cGMP / ISO 13485 compliant manufacturing environment
• Demonstrates leadership knows how to mobilize individual and collective energies
• Excellent problem-solving skills using DMAIC methodology
• Strategic thinking

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in an office and clean manufacturing environment that may include moderate noise levels and required appropriate PPE and cleanroom apparel

ADDITIONAL NOTES: This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.

Additional Information

Why Join Nemera?

At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives.

POSITION RANGE:$120,000 USD to $140,000 USD Salaried (This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

Nemera 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.

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