Associate Process Engineer - API; Recovery
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering
About the Department
At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products. At API, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.
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 PositionProvide routine support & troubleshooting for the manufacturing facility. Primary tasks: provide input, review & approve design & requirement documents; provide input, review & approve technical specifications.
RelationshipsReports to Manager or Senior Manager.
Essential Functions- Support development of design & requirement specifications documents
Support quality of equipment & processes
Support the creation of process tracks risk assessment documents, such as Requirement Risk Assessments (RRA’s)
Participation in the creation of a project cGMP Statement Create & participate in Quality Risk Management (QRM) risk assessments, such as Closed-Process, Cross-Contamination, Contamination & Facility flows
Own self development and partner with manager for clear understanding of development needs for desired career path Input & review to Process FMECA’s for the Process tracks
Participation in design work shops with engineering suppliers
Input & review of Process Module Diagrams, & Process Flow Diagrams Input & review of Process Scheduling & Capacity Calculations Support package in maintaining schedule adherence
Ensure coordination & collaboration between project & other site stakeholders
Gather & ensure knowledge transfer to project from DK sponsor site Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Other duties as assigned
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…
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