Design Lead Engineer - Capital Projects

Eli Lilly and Company; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

401(k) plan

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Design Lead within Global Facilities Delivery to drive capital project design. You will coordinate design across disciplines, ensure compliance with standards, and partner with project managers to deliver concept and basic design reviews.

The role requires strong project management, design governance, and the ability to align internal and external design resources while supporting value engineering and KPI tracking.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; chemical or mechanical preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing and/or engineering experience in support of pharmaceutical or API networks.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery for capital project(s) and ensure alignment with Engineering Standards and Regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate design activities with Project Manager during all design phases and support conceptual/basic design reviews.
• Develop design requirements and contribute to project scheduling and KPI reviews.
• Assist in selecting A/E firms and ensure design activities meet approved intent.
• Support value engineering and drive improvements to meet or exceed the design hours plan.

Skills

Project management

Influence at all levels

Conflict resolution

Design coordination

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Design Lead within Global Facilities Delivery to drive capital project design. You will coordinate design across disciplines, ensure compliance with standards, and partner with project managers to deliver concept and basic design reviews.

The role requires strong project management, design governance, and the ability to align internal and external design resources while supporting value engineering and KPI tracking.