Process Engineer 1 - Recovery

Novonesis; Franklinton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to a 9% company contrib

Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation

12 company holidays

2 weeks of Wellness Time

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Health Savings Account with employer</

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits begin on your first day

Job summary

Novonesis, located in Franklinton, North Carolina, is seeking a Process Engineer I to advance operational excellence through process optimization, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership within production, ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and consistently while supporting innovation, quality, and sustainability initiatives across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Interest in process optimization, continuous improvement, and manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to production operations to ensure reliable product supply, quality, and efficiency.
• Drive process improvements that reduce variation, improve yields, and enhance operational performance.
• Monitor product and process performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for process, equipment, and control system issues.
• Support and sponsor improvement initiatives, technical changes, and capital projects.
• Develop and maintain product and process documentation, including BOMs, PMDs, and related records.
• Transfer new products and technologies from development into manufacturing.
• Support training initiatives and share technical expertise across the organization.
• Lead or participate in local and global cross-functional teams and technical meetings.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, statistical tools, and schedule adherence practices to improve manufacturing performance.
• Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, ownership, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, GMP standards, environmental policies, quality management systems, and corporate safety programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Communication

Collaboration

Process optimization

Manufacturing technologies

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor's or Master's)

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma methods

Process control systems

Statistical tools (SPC)

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?

Join Novonesis as a Process Engineer I and help drive operational excellence through process optimization, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. In this role, you will provide technical leadership within production, ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and consistently while supporting innovation, quality, and sustainability initiatives across the site. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop technical expertise, lead improvement projects, and make a meaningful impact in a manufacturing environment.

The Role & Your Impact

As a Process Engineer I, you will support production performance by optimizing process flow, equipment utilization, and product quality. You will serve as a technical resource for manufacturing operations, driving process improvements, troubleshooting issues, and supporting new product and technology introductions.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to production operations to ensure reliable product supply, quality, and efficiency.
• Drive process improvements that reduce variation, improve yields, and enhance operational performance.
• Monitor product and process performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for process, equipment, and control system issues.
• Support and sponsor improvement initiatives, technical changes, and capital projects.
• Develop and maintain product and process documentation, including BOMs, PMDs, and related records.
• Transfer new products and technologies from development into manufacturing.
• Support training initiatives and share technical expertise across the organization.
• Lead or participate in local and global cross-functional teams and technical meetings.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, statistical tools, and schedule adherence practices to improve manufacturing performance.
• Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, ownership, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, GMP standards, environmental policies, quality management systems, and corporate safety programs.

What You'll Need to Be Successful in This Role

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Interest in process optimization, continuous improvement, and manufacturing technologies.

Key Competencies

• Technical curiosity and learning agility.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Initiative and ownership mentality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills We Value

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Exposure to process control systems or manufacturing automation.
• Experience working in food, biotechnology, fermentation, chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Project management or project coordination experience.
• Knowledge of statistical process control tools and continuous improvement methodologies.

What We Offer

At Novonesis, you'll have the opportunity to build a meaningful career while working alongside talented colleagues committed to innovation and sustainability. We foster a collaborative culture that encourages ownership, creativity, learning, and continuous development.

Benefits You'll Enjoy

Competitive salary range of $85,000-$95,000

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation
• 12 company holidays
• 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Healthcare Savings Account with generous employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Benefits begin on your first day

Working Conditions

• Location: Franklinton, North Carolina
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Requires regular presence in manufacturing and processing areas.
• Must be able to move throughout production areas, climb stairs and ladders, and enter tanks as needed to support operational activities.
• Must possess the visual acuity and physical capability necessary to safely perform job responsibilities.

Application Information

Application Deadline: October 15, 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. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

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.