Process Improvement Engineer I – Assembly (GMP/Lean)

Novo Nordisk A/S; Clayton, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S is seeking a Process Professional I for DPM Expansions - Assembly (B Team) in Clayton, NC. This role supports operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners with QA to address deviations and drive improvements.

You will work with FFEx to design, plan, and implement aseptic filling capacity projects while maintaining safety and quality standards across production areas. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (engineering, technology or related field) required
• Minimum of one year manufacturing experience preferred
• GMP knowledge required
• Basic investigation and systematic problem-solving experience required
• Exposure to regulatory audits/inspections a plus
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• General knowledge of change control and QMS systems preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning methodologies and ability to train others preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with production and QA to provide in depth deviation investigations and root cause analysis
• Drive continuous improvements via Lean tools
• Provide training on process and procedure changes
• Identify and implement process needs and improvement opportunities for routine to moderate complexity issues
• Responsible for collection of data for periodic reviews and reporting
• Follow all safety and environmental requirements in the performance of duties
• Other accountabilities, as assigned

Skills

GMP knowledge

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Quality Management System (QMS)

Adult learning methodologies

Regulatory audits/inspections exposure

Lean methodologies

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree (engineering/technology or related)

Associate’s degree + 2 years manufacturing experience

High School Diploma + 4 years manufacturing experience

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S is seeking a Process Professional I for DPM Expansions - Assembly (B Team) in Clayton, NC. This role supports operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and partners with QA to address deviations and drive improvements.

You will work with FFEx to design, plan, and implement aseptic filling capacity projects while maintaining safety and quality standards across production areas. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.