Process Engineer II - SDF

Novo Nordisk A/S; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

14 paid holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Parental leave

Family medical leave

Product access

Tuition Assistance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Awards

Job summary

Novo Nordisk seeks an experienced engineer to advance core process systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with customer, business, and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes people focus, process focus, equipment focus, and standards as a gatekeeper for continual improvement.

You will coach technicians, lead cross‑functional improvements, and manage budgets while applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive reliable maintenance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field or an equivalent combination of experience & education required
• Minimum of five (5) years of engineering experience in maintenance, design, process improvement, or Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent preferred
• Knowledgeable in Instrument & Electrical, Mechanical, Control/SCADA/PLCs, Process Improvement Methodologies, RCA, & RCM preferred
• Proven expertise in planning/organization/execution of maintenance activities, following up on results, & revising the work plan for complex problems being resolved by cross functional teams preferred

Responsibilities

• Coach & mentor peers, Engineering personnel & Process Maintenance Technicians
• Support technical development of Process Maintenance Technicians & Technical Area Specialists
• 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
• Additional accountabilities as required

Skills

Lean tools

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field

Tools

SCADA/PLCs

Instrumentation & Electrical

Mechanical

Process Improvement Methodologies

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)

Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Job description

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 14weeks 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 Senior Project Manager – OFP.

Essential Functions

• Coach & mentor peers, Engineering personnel & Process Maintenance Technicians
• Support technical development of Process Maintenance Technicians & Technical Area Specialists
• 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
• Additional accountabilities, as required.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field or an equivalent combination of experience & education required

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) 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) preferred
• Proven expertise in planning/organization/execution of maintenance activities, following up on results, & revising the work plan for complex problems being resolved by cross functional teams preferred

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.