Quality Inspector (APU 1-C)

NEMERA; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Nemera is seeking a Quality Inspector to support the Quality Lead in coordinating objectives across the company, aiming to maximize product quality and efficiency. The role requires reading drawings, performing inspections with gauges, and documenting nonconformances.

Candidates should be comfortable with 12-hour rotating shifts and a physical workload, including lifting up to 30 lbs. The position pays $21.00–$25.00 per hour, with on-site work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the quality field preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Ability to operate gauges, fixtures, and leak testing equipment.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control software.
• Able to stand 75% of the shift and lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality Lead and Manager to coordinate objectives for quality and efficiency.
• Comply with cGMP, ISO standards, and safety policies.
• Read and interpret drawings and manuals to determine specs and methods.
• Analyze test data to determine results and take corrective action.
• Inspect and measure products to ensure conformance to specs.
• Write nonconformance and deviation reports; maintain good documentation.
• Discuss results and recommend improvements with responsible teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality experience

Reading drawings

Gauges & fixtures

Statistical Process Control

Stamina

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Gauges & fixtures

Leak testing equipment

SPC software

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 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

• Assists the Quality Lead and Operational Quality Manager in coordinating and executing objectives throughout the company in cooperation with other employees, to maximize product quality and operating system efficiency/effectiveness to minimize costs.
• Support and comply with all policies of the company including but not limited to cGMP, ISO Standards, Health and Safety Requirements and Continuous Improvement as well as standard work procedures.
• Read and interpret part drawings, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and setting procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas and measuring instruments required.
• Analyze test data and make computations as necessary to determine test results.
• Collect or select samples for testing or for use as models.
• Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products or materials with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards.
• Perform lot documentation review and approval to ensure compliance to procedures and good documentation practices.
• Reject products and materials, not meeting specifications.
• Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products and recommend necessary corrective actions.
• Inspect test, or measure materials, products, and work for conformance to specifications.
• Mark items with details such as grade and acceptance or rejection status.
• Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, micrometers, force gages, CMM and optical gaging machines.
• Write nonconformance, rework instruction and deviation reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience within the quality profession preferred
• Associate degree, preferred.
• Ability to use gauges, inspection fixtures, and leak testing equipment.
• Ability to use software productivity tools such as Statistical Process Control.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Able to stand 75% of the shift.

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:

$21.00 - $25.00 USD hourly (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.)

SHIFT SCHEDULE:

12-Hour, Rotating Shifts (2-2-3 Rotating Schedule, requiring work every other weekend) from 6:00 AM to 6:15 PM

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.