Quality Engineer

Novonesis•Franklinton, LA

2d•$74,165 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Interested in a career that matters? The time for biosolutions is now. At Novonesis, we’re redefining what’s possible with biology—transforming global challenges into sustainable solutions that improve everyday life. Our work spans food and beverages, human health, agriculture, household care, and industrial innovation. Quality and food safety are at the heart of everything we do. Our manufacturing teams play a critical role in delivering safe, innovative, and high-quality biosolutions that customers trust around the world. In this role, you’ll join a collaborative environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement drive real impact on global operations and sustainability. The Role & Your Impact As a Quality Engineer, you will drive manufacturing quality systems, food safety programs, and continuous improvement initiatives within a biotechnology production environment. This is an early-career opportunity to build technical expertise while contributing to operational excellence and problem-solving across cross-functional teams. You will translate manufacturing data into actionable insights using Lean principles, statistical tools, and AI-enabled solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Demonstrated interest in manufacturing, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies
Curiosity and willingness to learn AI tools, automation concepts, and data-driven decision-making
Comfort working in a hands-on production environment

Nice To Haves

Experience (internship, co-op, or research) in biotech, food, or pharma manufacturing
Exposure to fermentation, downstream processing, or supply chain operations
Knowledge of statistical analysis and process control (e.g., control charts, capability analysis)
Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and food safety systems
Knowledge of FSSC 22000, ISO standards, or similar regulatory frameworks
Understanding of hygienic design standards (e.g., EHEDG, ASME-BPE)
Experience with data and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Python, SQL, JMP, Minitab) and applying AI tools to improve analysis and workflows

Responsibilities

Champion hygiene and GMP practices while supporting global standards
Drive process improvements through GMP and hygienic design principles
Partner with production, engineering, maintenance, and laboratory teams to resolve deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints
Analyze process and quality data to identify trends, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement
Lead root cause investigations (5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC, CAPA)
Strengthen food safety and quality systems, including audits, GMP compliance, and HACCP programs
Apply digital and AI-enabled tools to improve performance and decision-making
Support implementation of new technologies with a focus on hygienic design
Communicate insights and recommendations to site leadership