CNC Production Engineer I

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 14 weeks 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 Position

Perform hands-on setup, operation, and program edits for CNC and manual machines producing components for API manufacturing, following controlled procedures and documentation practices. Support process stability by performing first-article and in-process inspections, maintaining tooling and fixtures, and escalating process or quality issues to senior engineers. Develop practical CAM skills in Fusion 360, learn regulatory and GMP requirements for product-contact parts, and contribute to continuous improvement activities.

 

Relationships

Reports to Senior Manager.

 

Essential Functions

• Establish & maintain positive working relationship with internal & external engineering & operations stakeholders
• Execute CNC programs and perform machine setups and changeovers per work orders and documented procedures
• Use Fusion 360 for CAM edits, program creation from approved templates and execute offline program verification where required
• Optimize machining processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability
• Develop, modify, and optimize CNC tool paths using CAM software
• Program parts from engineering drawings, 3D models, and physical samples
• Troubleshoot and refine CNC programs to resolve quality, tooling, or cycle-time issues
• Reverse engineer components using measurements, drawings, or physical samples to develop accurate CAD models and machining strategies
• Perform in-process and final quality checks using precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges) ensuring parts meet all dimensional, tolerance, and surface finish requirements and document results in accordance with local quality procedures
• Write, review, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to machining, programming, inspection, and maintenance
• Provide hands-on training and technical guidance to Novo Nordisk personnel on CNC machining, programming, setup, and inspection
• Perform minor CNC machine maintenance, including routine cleaning, lubrication, alignment checks, and basic troubleshooting. Coordinate with maintenance or service providers for major repairs when required
• Follow and maintain controlled documentation: work instructions, traveler records, setup sheets and inspection records required for ISO 9001 and internal quality systems
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in t