Process Engineer I - SDF

Scorpion Therapeutics; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Durham, NC seeks an engineer specializing in system and equipment development for our Durham manufacturing facility, supporting oral treatment production.

You will lead cross-functional process improvements, apply Six Sigma Green Belt tools, and develop project plans while managing budgets in a GMP environment. On-site role with safety and collaboration initiatives across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in engineering or related field with 1+ years of engineering experience, or Associate’s degree with 2+ years, or High School diploma with 4+ years.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, control systems, and process improvement methodologies.
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improve and develop systems/equipment to meet customer, business, and regulatory standards.
• Lead cross-functional process improvements.
• Employ problem-solving tools like Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Develop project plans and manage budgets.
• Support safety, environmental, and global collaboration initiatives.
• Mentor peers and shopfloor personnel.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Control systems

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Associate’s degree

High School diploma

Tools

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Role

Engineer specializing in system and equipment development for Novo Nordisk's Durham manufacturing facility, supporting oral treatment production for diabetes.

Responsibilities

• Improve and develop systems/equipment to meet customer, business, and regulatory standards
• Lead cross-functional process improvements
• Employ problem-solving tools like Six Sigma Green Belt
• Develop project plans and manage budgets
• Support safety, environmental, and global collaboration initiatives
• Mentor peers and shopfloor personnel

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, with 1+ years of engineering experience or Associate’s degree with 2+ years, or High School diploma with 4+ years
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, control systems, and process improvement methodologies
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

High Value Areas

• Manufacturing (solid dosage forms)
• Process improvement
• Engineering
• Six Sigma
• Safety compliance
• GMP environment

Work Setup

On-site at Durham, with physical demands including equipment handling, working at heights, cold environments, and possibly operating motorized vehicles.