Process Engineer I/II: Cross-Functional Process Optimizer

Novo Nordisk A/S; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

14 holidays paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental & family leave

Tuition assistance

Life & disability insurance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a qualified engineer to advance systems and equipment for core processes at our Durham site. The role emphasizes people, process, and equipment focus and requires engagement with safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will coach staff, develop technical capability, lead cross-functional improvements, and manage budgets while adhering to Novo Nordisk standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 1 year of engineering experience preferred
• Associate degree with 2 years of engineering experience required
• High School Diploma with 4 years engineering experience required
• Three years of engineering experience in maintenance, design, process improvement or Six Sigma preferred
• Knowledgeable in Instrument & Electrical, Mechanical, Control/SCADA/PLCs, RCA & RCM a plus

Responsibilities

• Coach & mentor peers and Shopfloor personnel
• Support technical development of Shopfloor personnel
• Employ advanced cLEAN tools for problem solving and project management
• Lead cross-functional process improvements
• Develop plans to improve process performance using green belt concepts
• Develop & manage project budgets for improvements
• Support event response activities
• Share knowledge across OFP sites for improvement projects
• Maintain & establish standards for procedures & maintenance plans
• Follow safety and environmental requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Associate’s degree in engineering or relevant field

High School Diploma (GED) with engineering experience

Three (3) years of engineering experience in maintenance, design, process improvement

Tools

Instrument & Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Control/SCADA/PLCs

Process Improvement Methodologies

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)

Job description

Novo Nordisk is seeking a qualified engineer to advance systems and equipment for core processes at our Durham site. The role emphasizes people, process, and equipment focus and requires engagement with safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will coach staff, develop technical capability, lead cross-functional improvements, and manage budgets while adhering to Novo Nordisk standards.