Process Engineer

Interested in a career that matters

Are you passionate about solving complex manufacturing challenges while driving product quality process reliability and operational excellence Join our West Allis Culture Plant team where we produce Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) cultures used in food and feed applications around the world.

As a Process Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring safe compliant and efficient plant operations. Working across multiple functions you will help resolve technical issues lead process improvements and deliver projects that support the continued growth and success of our culture manufacturing operations.

The Process Engineer is a mixed operational and tactical role focused on safety quality compliance efficiency and change management within the West Allis Culture Plant. This position sits at a critical nexus between production quality maintenance automation and engineering teams to ensure robust and reliable manufacturing processes.

In this role you will:

• Drive root cause investigations and implement corrective actions related to culture quality issues stemming from equipment automation or process performance.
• Lead and support projects that optimize existing processes resolve production challenges or introduce new technologies and process improvements.
• Manage capital projects from concept through implementation while ensuring alignment with safety quality and business objectives.
• Serve as a User Manager with responsibility for designated systems processes or equipment.
• Coordinate effectively with stakeholders across Fermentation Packaging Maintenance Quality Control and Quality Assurance to deliver sustainable solutions.
• Monitor and analyze process KPIs perform process confirmations and identify improvement opportunities.
• Conduct safety observations and support site safety initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training to improve operational consistency and process understanding.
• Participate in equipment validations GMP audits standard writing continuous improvement activities and global network collaborations.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum three years of experience in a process-driven manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex process and equipment-related issues using a systematic and analytical approach.
• Experience collaborating across multiple functional teams to achieve shared objectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and production systems such as SAP LIMS PLCs or similar platforms.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safety quality and continuous improvement.

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Experience managing capital projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of fermentation biotechnology food feed or culture-production processes.
• Training or certification in project management methodologies.
• Experience with LEAN Six Sigma Kaizen or other continuous improvement frameworks.
• GMP-regulated manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with change management and validation activities.

At Novonesis you will join a collaborative and purpose-driven organization where science and innovation come together to create impact. You will have the opportunity to:

• Work on challenging technical and operational projects with visible business impact.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across manufacturing engineering quality and automation disciplines.
• Develop both technical expertise and project leadership capabilities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that shape the future of our manufacturing operations.
• Be part of a culture that values learning teamwork inclusion and innovation.

This position is based in a manufacturing environment within the West Allis Culture Plant.

The role requires regular interaction with production areas and may involve exposure to typical manufacturing conditions including equipment operation noise varying temperatures and GMP-controlled environments. The position combines daily operational support with project-based responsibilities and cross-functional collaboration.

• Base Salary - $95000-$115000 based on experience
• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeksofvacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health Dental Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings accountoption
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

Application Deadline: 10/16/26

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanitys biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago this has been our guide. Its how weve gotten so far. And its how well impact the future. Now more than ever the world needs change. And with biosolutions the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds including ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation age disability or veteran status.

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