Process Engineer II - SDF

Scorpion Therapeutics; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk's Durham facility is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing systems for oral diabetes treatments. You will drive efficiency and reliability across processes in a high-volume setting.

The role emphasizes coaching, leading cross-functional projects, and applying Six Sigma methods to cut defects and improve performance. On-site collaboration with global teams is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in maintenance, design, or process improvement preferred.
• Green Belt or equivalent Six Sigma certification ideal.

Responsibilities

• Coaching peers to apply effective problem-solving methods.
• Leading cross-functional process improvements across teams.
• Employing advanced problem-solving tools to root-cause issues.
• Managing improvement projects and budgets with oversight.
• Supporting global collaboration efforts on initiatives.

Skills

Coaching peers

Cross-functional process improvements

Advanced problem solving

Managing improvement projects

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Role

Process Improvement Engineer at Novo Nordisk's Durham facility, focusing on developing and optimizing manufacturing systems for oral treatments in diabetes care.

Responsibilities

• coaching peers
• leading cross-functional process improvements
• employing advanced problem-solving tools
• managing improvement projects and budgets
• supporting global collaboration efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• 5+ years of engineering experience in maintenance, design, or process improvement preferred
• Green Belt or equivalent Six Sigma certification ideal

High-Value

• experience with instrument, electrical, mechanical systems
• control/SCADA/PLC systems
• root cause analysis
• reliability-centered maintenance
• and complex project execution

Work setup

On-site at Durham, with physical requirements including lifting, operating equipment, working at heights, and environments involving hazardous materials.