Engineer - Process

Eli Lilly and Company • Us, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer – Process is responsible for establishing and maintaining the reliable operation and qualified state of the equipment and business processes in the area that they support. The engineer engages with cross-functional support teams as an equipment/automation subject matter expert to ensure the business meets defined safety, quality, and productivity goals. The engineer also ensures that systems and platforms are in-control, compliant, and capable of meeting customer needs, while delivering projects associated with regulatory compliance, commercialization, capacity, and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, with preference to Mechanical or Electrical Engineering disciplines.
• 1+ years of engineering experience in a GMP or highly regulated environment
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, parenteral, and/or packaging processes.
• Experience in Commissioning & Qualification, asset delivery, validation activities, and cGMP regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to customers, business partners, and staff including good oral, written, and visual presentations.
• Experience utilizing and implementing various tools, systems, and processes resulting in improved operational excellence.
• Proficiency in working cross-functionally with other areas of Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing to deliver on highly complex tasks that may have aggressive timelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment by following safety rules and helping improve safety culture.
• Actively participate in safety-related activities (audits, JSA’s, hazard reviews, etc.) to drive ongoing safety improvements.
• Responsible for the safe design and safe operation of the equipment within the area.
• Ensure that systems/solutions are in-control, capable, and compliant throughout the area.
• Demonstrate technical expertise of processes/equipment in area of responsibility, including clear understanding of equipment flow, process flow, critical process parameters, and standard operating procedures for the processes.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve difficult equipment and operational issues.
• Utilize formal problem-solving techniques, including Root Cause Analysis, to resolve and communicate equipment issues.
• Engage with original equipment manufacturers and other service vendors to build knowledge base and deliver on projects and troubleshooting efforts.
• Communicate effectively with others, especially project team members, process team members, operations, maintenance, and crafts personnel.
• Perform impact assessments for varying levels of changes to responsible equipment/systems.
• Establish control systems and monitor/trend, as tool to verify and optimize equipment performance.
• Understand equipment reliability issues with the objective of process improvement.
• Identify and drive improvements associated with equipment within the area.

Benefits

• company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
• company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
• life insurance and death benefits
• certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level