Quality Engineer

Location: Franklinton

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.

Key responsibilities include:

Champion hygiene and a food safety culture while supporting global standards

Lead and support capital investment projects across Production using 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 to drive process improvements

Lead root cause investigations (5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC, CAPA)
Strengthen food safety and quality systems, GMP compliance, and HACCP programs

Apply digital and AI-enabled tools to improve performance and decision-making

Communicate insights and recommendations to site leadership

What You’ll Need to Be Successful Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a biotechnical 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-makingA high level of comfort, adaptability, and commitment to working in a production environment.

Additional Skills & Interests We Value Experience (internship, co-op, or research) in food, biotech, or pharma manufacturing or laboratory

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

What We Offer The opportunity to work on innovations that improve everyday life for billions of people globally

Hands-on, shop-floor-focused role with direct impact on manufacturing operations (not desk-based)
Mentorship and exposure to experienced leaders

Development of skills in AI-enabled manufacturing and data-driven decision-makingA collaborative and purpose-driven culture focused on sustainability, innovation, and continuous learning

Ways of Working / Working Conditions Close collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams

Exposure to cross-functional and global stakeholders

Active participation in production environments and problem-solving activities

Compensation & Benefits Expected pay range: $74,165-$105,951

Benefits you will enjoy:401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution

Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

Healthcare savings account option with generous employer contribution

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

All benefits begin on your first day Relevant Information:

Final date to receive applications:
September 4, 2026

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