Hybrid Associate Process Engineer – Dry External Manufacturing

at Eli Lilly and Company

• Job title: Associate Process Engineer – Dry External Manufacturing
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $52,500 - $154,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Indianapolis, United States

About the role

• Associate Process Engineer providing technical support for Dry External Manufacturing in a global healthcare leader. Focused on process optimization and safety in pharmaceuticals production.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and support in conjunction with Dry Products External Manufacturing contract manufacturer personnel.
• Developing and sustaining process knowledge to ensure execution at a number of Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
• Direct and Indirect interaction with CM personnel and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
• Participate with internal and CM resources to assess HSE and PSM elements that impact Lilly products.
• Engage in establishing and sustaining process monitoring for operations on key process equipment.
• Utilize past experiences with unit operation control to provide insight and feedback to members of the CM Joint Process Team (JPT).
• Champion the application of statistical thinking and use of data to monitor process performance.
• Support development and technical analysis for on-going continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or another engineering discipline with extensive manufacturing experience.
• 5 years of work experience in a manufacturing/process engineering related role
• Technical knowledge of Dry manufacturing equipment and unit operations.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles to process understanding, problem solving, and process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment as a technical leader and as a member of teams.
• Strong Computer skills in a variety of software packages (e.g Batch Plus, JMP, Visio, Aspen, Dynochem, OSI PI, MS Office Suite).
• A thorough understanding of cGMPs and drug product manufacturing.
• Capability to work in a virtual and complex environment.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience in typical unit operations for Dry Products Manufacturing (such as Spray Dry, Granulation, Tablet Press, Encapsulation and Coating.
• Has experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Six Sigma or Lean Tools & principles.
• Appreciation for cultural diversity and inclusive leadership.

Benefits

• eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• eligibility for 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)