Process Engineer

Novonesis; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Vacation (hours)

Wellness time

Floating holiday

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Health savings account

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

All benefits start day one

Job summary

Novonesis is hiring a Process Engineer to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You will optimize processes, lead improvements, and work across operations, quality, and engineering to deliver high-quality biosolutions.

The role emphasizes Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven decision-making, with opportunities to lead capital projects and mentor operators. A GMP background and strong collaboration skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Biological Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years manufacturing experience in GMP-regulated industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of process engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize process and equipment performance to improve yield, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Provide technical leadership for process improvements and change projects.
• Support compliance with Novonesis policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, training materials, checklists, and documentation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis tools.
• Sponsor and manage capital projects, ensuring successful implementation and performance follow-up.
• Review production batches and identify opportunities to improve operational performance and efficiency.
• Support technical training and certification efforts for operators and other plant personnel.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate project results and recommendations.
• Ensure Quality, Environmental, and Safety standards are incorporated into process and equipment changes.

Skills

Process engineering principles

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Biological Engineering

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?

Interested in a career that matters?

As our new Process Engineer, you will join a highly collaborative and fast-paced manufacturing environment where engineering innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement drive our success. Working closely with operations, quality, and technical stakeholders, you will help ensure our products are produced safely, efficiently, and consistently while supporting Novonesis’ purpose of enabling better solutions for a growing world.

The Role & Your Impact

As a Process Engineer, you will combine operational support, process optimization, and project leadership to improve plant performance and product quality. You will work across manufacturing, engineering, and quality functions to identify opportunities, implement improvements, and support the reliable delivery of high-quality products.

Key responsibilities include:

• Optimize process and equipment performance to improve yield, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership for process improvements and technical change projects.
• Support compliance with Novonesis policies, standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, training materials, checklists, and documentation.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis tools.
• Sponsor and manage capital projects, ensuring successful implementation and performance follow-up.
• Review production batches and identify opportunities to improve operational performance and efficiency.
• Support technical training and certification efforts for operators and other plant personnel.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to effectively communicate project results and recommendations.
• Ensure Quality, Environmental, and Safety standards are incorporated into process and equipment changes.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience preferred, ideally within food, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or other GMP-regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of process engineering principles and manufacturing operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

The following qualifications are beneficial but not required:

• Experience with process modeling tools.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and software.
• Experience managing engineering or continuous improvement projects.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience supporting capital projects from concept through implementation.

What We Offer

At Novonesis, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing and innovative industry. We offer an environment where collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement are valued. You will work alongside experienced technical professionals, gain exposure to complex manufacturing processes, and contribute to projects that support sustainability and food innovation. We encourage professional development and provide opportunities to grow your technical expertise, project leadership capabilities, and business understanding while working with talented colleagues across the organization.

Ways of Working

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment with daily interaction across operations, quality, and engineering teams.
• Collaborative and hands-on role supporting both day-to-day production and longer-term improvement initiatives.
• Participation in plant-based projects and technical activities as business needs require.
• Occasional flexibility may be required to support project implementation, troubleshooting, or operational priorities.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected Starting Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• 120 hours of vacation
• 80 hours of wellness time
• 32 hours of floating holiday
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health savings account option with generous employer contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

Relevant Information

Application Deadline: October 24, 2026

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we’ve gotten so far. And it’s how we’ll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Explore other openings

If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career