Process Engineer I - SDF

Novo Nordisk; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pay and annual bonus

14 paid holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance – effective day one

8% 401K contribution plus companymatch

Parental & family medical leave 14/6

Free access to Novo Nordisk products

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk seeks a dedicated engineer to improve and develop systems and equipment for core processes, ensuring adherence to customer, business, and regulatory requirements.

The role focuses on people, process, equipment, and standards, acting as a gatekeeper for quality and efficiency across the shop floor and associated projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required with 1 year of engineering experience in maintenance, design, process improvement, or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Associate’s degree in engineering or relevant field with 2 years engineering experience required.
• High School Diploma with 4 years engineering experience in maintenance, design, process improvement, or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach & mentor peers as well as Shopfloor personnel
• Support technical development of Shopfloor personnel
• Employ advanced cLEAN® tools within problem solving, project & change management
• Lead cross-functional process improvements
• Develop plans to improve a process or set of systems using green belt concepts
• Develop & manage project budget for improvements for a process or set of systems
• Support event response activities
• Support implementation of better practices & participate in sharing knowledge across all OFP sites for improvement projects
• Maintain & establish standards for procedures & maintenance plans
• Support global OFP collaboration initiatives
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Skills

Instrument & Electrical

Mechanical

Control/SCADA/PLCs

RCA/RCM

Six Sigma Green Belt

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Associate’s degree in engineering or relevant field

High School Diploma (GED) with 4 years engineering experience

Job description

About The Department

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Emerging Technologies -Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies.

What We Offer You

• Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
• All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
• Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
• Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
• Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
• Tuition Assistance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Awards

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

The Position

Improve/develop systems & equipment for the core processes to meet all customer, business & regulatory requirements through the following activities: People Focus, Process Focus, Equipment Focus and Standards "Gatekeeper".

Relationships

Reports to Manager, Senior Manager or Senior Project Manager.

Essential Functions

• Coach & mentor peers as well as Shopfloor personnel
• Support technical development of Shopfloor personnel
• Employ advanced cLEAN® tools within the main areas of problem solving, project & change management
• Lead cross-functional process improvements
• Develop plans to improve the performance of a process or set of systems, using green belt concepts
• Develop & manage project budget for improvements for a process or set of systems
• Support event response activities
• Support implementation of better practices & participate in sharing knowledge across all OFP sites for improvement projects
• Maintain & establish standards for procedures & maintenance plans
• Support global OFP collaboration initiatives
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Physical Requirements

Moves equipment &/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions. Routinely operates & inspects manufacturing equipment using hands. Strap & unstrap pallets using hands. Must be able to be on your feet for up to a 12-hour shift. May require corrected vision to 20/20 or 20/25 based on role. May require colour vision based on role. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder. May be required to work at elevated heights. Occasionally works around odorous &/or hazardous materials. May be required to wear latex gloves. May perform critical job functions in extremely cold work environments depending on site. May position oneself within confined spaces for inspection if required of the role. Ability to work in loud noise environments with hearing protection. May be required to secure a motorized vehicle license & operate a motorized vehicle based on the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited university required with one (1) year of engineering experience in maintenance, design, process improvement, or Six Sigma Green Belt certification/equivalent preferred
• May consider Associate’s degree in engineering or relevant field of study from an accredited university with two (2) years of engineering experience in maintenance, design, process improvement, or Six Sigma Green Belt certification /equivalent required
• May consider High School Diploma (GED) with four (4) years engineering experience in maintenance, design, process improvement, or Six Sigma Green Belt certification/equivalent required
• Three (3) years of engineering experience in maintenance, design, process improvement, or Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent preferred
• Knowledgeable in the following systems: Instrument & Electrical, Mechanical, Control/SCADA/PLCs, Process Improvement Methodologies, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) a plus

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.