Development Improvement Engineer M H/F - Nemera

With sales of €600m and 3000 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.At Nemera, we are passionate about developing innovative drug delivery solutions that truly make a difference in patients' lives. To support our continued growth, we are currently looking for passionate people ready to make a difference in the following open position: Development Improvement Engineer F/M/X.

This position is based in our Headquarters based in Lyon (7e) and reports to the R&D and Capabilities Director.

MISSION :

- Lead cross-functional working groups to define and implement improvements in the development process and design methodologies.
- Analyze current development activities and tools to improve their usage and efficiency.
- Train teams on development processes and activities.
- Support project teams in implementing the development process.
- Evaluate the efficiency of development process application through audits, design reviews, etc.
- Contribute to mapping and improving the development workflow.
- Guide teams on how to improve their ways of working and train them on new workflows and procedures.

ACTIVITIES :
- Development of standards and improvement of development procedures.
- Follow-up and facilitation of SME-related topics.
- Participation in project reviews to support teams.
- Conduct training sessions and support change management.
- Apply and enforce procedures and instructions related to quality, environment, health & safety, confidentiality, and good manufacturing practices.

REQUIRED PROFILE

- Degree in mechanical engineering, design engineering, or product design.
- Technical background in product design and development.
- Experience in detailed design and development of complex products and in leading multidisciplinary project teams.
- Experience in continuous improvement within an innovation and development environment.
- Knowledge of design and development for mass production products, including machinery and plastic injection.

SKILLS

- Broad understanding of the product development process across various verticals.
- Ability to understand constraints and priorities of different SMEs, and to unite teams toward optimal compromises without imposing personal views.
- Capacity to maintain focus on the overall picture and objectives without getting lost in details.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in both French and English: able to explain concepts, lead training sessions, synthesize and rephrase ideas, and write instructions, procedures, and training materials.
- Lean mindset: challenge the status quo, identify simplification opportunities, and question established habits.
- Ability to work independently, lead groups, and maintain motivation without external pressure.
- Leadership, persuasiveness, and effective communication.