Manufacturing Principal Engineer

Elanco • Indianapolis, IN

97d

About The Position

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today! Your Role: As a Manufacturing Principal Engineer, you will be a technical thought leader, shaping strategy to support the digital transformation of manufacturing. You will be directly accountable for designing the digital backbone of our factories, ensuring our manufacturing and laboratory systems drive tangible business value, from improved batch yields to faster release times. You will shape the architectural vision and long-term roadmap for our Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Laboratory Execution Systems (LES), ensuring they are robust, compliant, and aligned with our 'Smart Factory' ambitions.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 8+ years experience in leading the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of complex MES/LES solutions.
• Expert-level knowledge of industry-leading MES platforms and their application in life science manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership in a highly regulated GxP environment.
• Proven ability to develop multi-year technology roadmaps.
• Experience mentoring and developing other engineers.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of relevant DevSecOps concepts and tooling.
• Practical experience with Public Cloud, specifically Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform.
• Mastery of computer system validation principles based on GAMP 5.
• Direct experience successfully facing regulatory audits from agencies like the FDA, EMA, and USDA.
• Ability to articulate a compelling vision for manufacturing technology to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and own the architectural roadmap for Elanco's enterprise-wide MES/LES platforms.
• Lead initiatives to re-engineer critical manufacturing and lab processes through the strategic application of digital technology.
• Establish and govern engineering standards and design patterns for MES/LES development.
• Define the integration strategy for MES/LES with the broader enterprise systems landscape.
• Develop and oversee the global validation strategy for all manufacturing systems.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to site and global leadership.
• Proactively identify and evaluate emerging Pharma 4.0 trends.

Benefits

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees