Process Engineer

Eli Lilly and Company • Indianapolis, IN

5d • $66,000 - $171,600 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Ensure that equipment is in-control, compliant, and capable of meeting customer needs, while also driving associated continuous improvement effort.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or science discipline
• Availability to be Onsite Daily and provide after-hour support on a rotational basis as needed by the business
• Ability to work in a safe manner to ensure the safety of self and others.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to apply statistical thinking concepts to the analysis of manufacturing problems.
• Experience in utilizing root cause analysis techniques for the systematic solving of problems.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a process engineer within the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Adequate interpersonal and communications skills to be able to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Strong computer skills in a variety of software packages (Excel, JMP, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment by following safety rules and helping improve the safety culture.
• Actively participate in safety-related activities (audits, JSA’s, hazard reviews, etc.) to drive ongoing safety improvement.
• Take overall responsibility for the safe design and safe operation of the equipment within the area.
• Provide engineering expertise as active member of area process team.
• Obtain technical expertise of equipment and processes in area of responsibility. This includes clear understanding of equipment flow chart/process flow document, critical process parameters, and master formula instructions for the process.
• Establish & monitor/trend control systems as tool for verifying and optimizing equipment performance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve more difficult equipment and operational problems.
• Utilize formal problem-solving techniques, including Root Cause Analysis, to resolve equipment issues.
• Respond to and implement customer requests related to the equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others, especially process team members, customers, engineering tech, and crafts personnel.
• Provide oversight to Maintenance Tech/Engineering Tech(s) that support the area.
• Evaluate all activities for impact on qualified state of equipment and utilize appropriate tools/processes as necessary (change control, hold, etc.).
• Responsible for system/component classification and maintenance strategy for equipment.
• Implement corrections, corrective actions, and countermeasures arising from CAPA’s.
• Participate in Periodic Reviews for equipment.
• Lead or participate in IQ/OQ/PQ activities (including commissioning activities of new equipment or areas).
• Develop scope for capital projects targeted at both short and longer term needs.
• Act as user representative for capital projects or delivery agent for local projects.
• Understand equipment reliability issues with the objective of improvement.
• Coordinate with site/corporate asset management personnel to replicate improvements and assure alignment of maintenance and other equipment activities
• Identify and drive improvement opportunities (procedural changes, upgrades, projects, etc.) associated with equipment within the area.
• Compare equipment performance data with that of other operations to determine areas of opportunity. Goals/objectives should target world-class levels of operation.

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: Mid Level