Process Engineer I - SDF (Wash)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Durham, NC is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to support manufacturing operations, focusing on system and equipment development to meet regulatory and business standards. You will lead cross-functional process improvements using Lean tools, drive budget ownership for projects, and support safety and environmental standards while mentoring shopfloor personnel across shifts.

This role requires hands-on problem solving in an on-site environment with a bias for GMP, continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 1+ years of experience.
• Alternative: Associate's or high school diploma with 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional process improvements and execute Lean projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets for manufacturing improvements.
• Support safety and environmental standards.
• Mentor shopfloor personnel across shifts.

Skills

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean tools

GMP awareness

Education

Bachelor's in engineering or related field

Associate’s or High School diploma with 2-4 years relevant experience

Tools

Instrument & Electrical knowledge

Mechanical systems

Control/SCADA/PLCs

Job description

Role

Process Improvement Engineer supporting manufacturing operations at Novo Nordisk's Durham NC facility, focusing on system and equipment development to meet regulatory and business standards.

Responsibilities

• lead cross-functional process improvements
• employ Lean tools including Green Belt methodologies
• develop and manage project budgets
• support safety and environmental standards
• mentor shopfloor personnel

Requirements

• Bachelor's in engineering or related field with 1+ years of experience
• or alternatively, an Associate’s or High School diploma with 2-4 years of relevant experience

Preferred

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification
• knowledge of Instrument & Electrical, Mechanical, Control/SCADA/PLCs systems
• experience with RCA and RCM

High-Value

• manufacturing (solid dosage forms)
• process improvement
• GMP compliance
• safety standards, at an oral treatment production site for diabetes
• Collaboration with global OFP teams

Work setup

on‑site with physical requirements including equipment handling, standing, and working in various environments.