IT Manufacturing Engineer

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Hook; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in animal health is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production digitalization through the implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Laboratory Execution Systems (LES). This hybrid role involves significant collaboration with operations and quality teams to improve efficiency and compliance, while also providing technical support and training for system users. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and hands-on experience with MES or LES platforms, ideally within a GxP-regulated industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience with MES or LES platform configuration.
• Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting technical issues.
• Good communication skills for collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure MES/LES solutions, including electronic batch records.
• Collaborate with teams to improve manufacturing workflows using MES/LES.
• Provide technical support for MES and LES platforms.
• Execute validation protocols for MES/LES enhancements.

Skills

Hands-on experience with MES or LES platforms

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

SQL for data queries

Familiarity with industrial automation concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Werum PAS-X

Emerson Sync-Aide

POMSnet

Job description

Overview

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.

Manufacturing Excellence

Improve the efficiency, quality and consistency of core manufacturing processes, specifically execution and equipment effectiveness.

Role: Manufacturing Engineer

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Elanco, you will be a key technical contributor to the digital heart of our production facilities. You will specialise in implementing and supporting our Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Laboratory Execution Systems (LES). This hands‑on role is the critical bridge between our physical manufacturing processes and the digital systems that control and document them, ensuring our operations are efficient, compliant, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and be responsible for the configuration and implementation of MES/LES solutions, including building and modifying electronic batch records (EBRs), system workflows, and configuring equipment integration based on defined requirements.
• Collaborate with operations and quality teams to analyse manufacturing and laboratory workflows. Use MES/LES capabilities to implement process improvements, reduce production cycle times, and enhance data integrity at the shop‑floor level.
• Provide frontline technical support for MES and LES platforms, troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring high availability for our manufacturing and lab teams.
• Execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for MES/LES enhancements and new implementations, generate validation documentation, and maintain systems in a validated state, compliant with GxP and data integrity requirements.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Operations, Quality Assurance, and Process Science teams to gather system requirements and provide updates on technical activities.
• Develop training materials and conduct training sessions to ensure that manufacturing and lab personnel are proficient in using the MES/LES systems effectively.

Qualifications (Minimum)

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing, Computer Science) or a related technical field.
• Hands‑on experience with the configuration and support of an MES or LES platform (e.g., Werum PAS‑X, Emerson Sync‑Aide, POMSnet).
• Experience working directly in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biologics, animal health, or another GxP‑regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of GxP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and familiarity with computer system validation (CSV) principles.
• Familiarity with industrial automation concepts, including PLCs, SCADA, and integration with higher‑level manufacturing systems.
• Experience with SQL for data queries to support troubleshooting, data extraction, and report generation.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, ability to systematically diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Solid understanding of business process analysis and workflow design, ability to read and interpret process maps and requirements documents.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with operators, scientists, and management.
• Familiarity with Public Cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), is a plus.
• Understanding of DevSecOps concepts, including Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/ CD) and source control (Git), is desirable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, ability to collaborate effectively within a technical team.

Location

Hook, UK – Hybrid Work Environment*

Application

If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!