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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 17, 2026. Nextern scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Nextern is a medical device contract development and manufacturing company headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota, offering product development, device manufacturing, precision components and consulting for OEMs. After starting as an industrial components partner, it shifted to medical electromechanical systems in 2016, expanded to Vietnam in 2018 and Costa Rica in 2021, acquired NPX Precision Technologies in 2022, and runs ISO 13485 certified plants in the US and Asia. Openings include production operators and supervisors in Costa Rica, molding engineers in Vietnam, manufacturing, process and catheter engineers, software engineers, quality systems and project managers.

Responsible for monitoring and improving production lines by applying monthly preventive and corrective plans, as well as defining and monitoring production process indicators. The ideal candidate shall be responsible for ensuring the optimal operation of the lines, according to GMP, QMS and EHS standards. Among main responsibilities, this role will:

  • Support production lines ensuring compliance with main KPI´s, production goals, yield, scrap, safety.
  • Support quality assurance and audits.
  • Check equipment when it fails, as well as analyze raw materials when they are out of specification.
  • Support the production line during unscheduled stoppages.
  • Works closely with cross functional teams
  • Propose improvements, based on root cause analysis
  • Maintain optimal relations with operators, serving as guide and mentor
  • Create reports, analyze data, provide feedback to production team

Requirements

  • Technical/Intermediate Technical degree or advanced bachelor studies in engineering related specialities (Mechanical, Electromechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Materials, Industrial Maintenance)
  • Basic command of manufacturing control software is desirable
  • Experience in the medical device manufacturing field, or in any other highly regulated industry is desirable.
  • Experience in documentation and good manufacturing practices is desirable
  • A2 English level, be able to communicate in writing with stakeholders

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Competitive compensation package

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