Process Engineer

Novonesis•Blair, NE

14d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Process Engineer works in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting safe, efficient, and consistent production. The role combines operational support, process optimization, and project leadership to improve plant performance and product quality. Working across manufacturing, engineering, and quality functions, the engineer identifies and implements improvements and supports reliable delivery of high-quality products. The role also supports Novonesis’ purpose of enabling better solutions for a growing world. The position includes day-to-day production support and longer-term improvement initiatives, with hands-on interaction across operations, quality, and engineering teams. It involves plant-based projects and technical activities as business needs require, with occasional flexibility to support project implementation, troubleshooting, or operational priorities. The expected starting salary is $80,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience. Benefits begin on the first day of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field.
Strong understanding of process engineering principles and manufacturing operations.
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment and manage multiple priorities.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally within food, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or other GMP-regulated industries.
Experience with process modeling tools.
Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and software.
Experience managing engineering or continuous improvement projects.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience supporting capital projects from concept through implementation.

Responsibilities

Optimize process and equipment performance to improve yield, quality, cost, and delivery.
Provide technical expertise and leadership for process improvements and technical change projects.
Support compliance with company policies, standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, training materials, checklists, and documentation.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis tools.
Sponsor and manage capital projects, ensuring successful implementation and performance follow-up.
Review production batches and identify opportunities to improve operational performance and efficiency.
Support technical training and certification efforts for operators and other plant personnel.
Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate project results and recommendations.
Ensure Quality, Environmental, and Safety standards are incorporated into process and equipment changes.