Engineering Associate Director (AD) - Device Assembly

100 Eli Lilly and Company; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 123,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly Kenosha site is seeking an Engineering Associate Director to lead and develop front-line and SME teams for device assembly, packaging and utilities. The role focuses on startup, commissioning, and ongoing engineering support in a high-tech manufacturing expansion.

You will drive continuous improvement, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, compliant manufacturing operations at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• At least 7 years of process engineering experience.
• Previous management or leadership experience including cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-line and SME engineering and maintenance teams across packaging, process and utilities.
• Drive continuous improvements and improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Provide coaching on safety, quality, engineering standards and regulatory compliance.
• Support commissioning, qualification and validation activities for capital projects.
• Engage in governance processes and capital project design reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Process Engineering

Change Management

Validation

Equipment Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

TrackWise

MES

Automation systems

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Overview:

Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth, and we are committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients around the world. Lilly is investing over $3 billion to create a new state-of-the-art manufacturing site, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The brand-new facility will utilize the latest technology to increase the company's manufacturing capacity in parenteral (injectable) medications, device assembly and packaging operations. This is an exciting once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help build and operate a new site. The Lilly Kenosha County site will be built using the latest high-tech equipment, advanced highly integrated and automated manufacturing systems, and have a focus on minimizing the impact to our environment. This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!

Position Brand Description:

The Engineering Associate Director (AD)- Device Assembly is responsible for the staffing, training, and leadership of the engineering group (both process, automation and maintenance) supporting asset delivery, process development, commissioning, qualification, validation and startup of the packaging lines in the site expansion project. After startup, the Engineering AD will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day engineering activities as well as planning for the 3 - 6-month horizon. The Engineering AD is expected to lead by example and provide coaching to others in the areas of safety, quality, engineering, optimization and continuous improvement.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Manage for Results /Strategic Planning: Manage Engineering and Maintenance support for Commercial Manufacturing Operations: Manage team of process and automation engineers and maintenance technicians providing Front Line support in one or more of the following areas: Parenteral Operations (Parts Washers, Autoclaves, Formulation, Isolator – Syringe Filler, Automated Visual Inspection) Device Assembly Packaging Operations Warehouse and Logistics (Autonomous Guided Vehicles, Automatic Storage and Retrieval System, etc.) Site Utilities (HVAC, Steam Water, Gases, etc.), BMS, Chambers (i.e. Refrigerators, Incubators, Cold Rooms, etc.) Ensure appropriate technical and maintenance support for manufacturing or utilities processes of the assigned area. Guide SMEs that will provide coaching/assistance to Front Line Engineers and drive increased equipment reliability and uptime, continuous improvements, support capital delivery, among other key strategic initiatives. Understand, ensure and decision making based on engineering standards and policies, procedures and business plan that impact the ability of the team members to meet performance objectives. Provide Functional Leadership to engineering and maintenance representatives by coaching the following business processes: Change Management, Deviations/Investigations, Equipment and Process Improvements, Process Controls and Variability Reduction Lead, support and peer review root cause analysis around equipment and operational events, support complex change controls and quality investigations with strong Root Cause analysis focus. Prioritize teams work to optimize equipment output and impact, ensuring proactive and continuous improvement mindset for process and operational improvements and optimization. Apply statistical thinking and data analysis methods to understand process variability and capability to drive improvements. Support regulatory inspections. Utilize control systems to monitor, trend and verify equipment performance and downtime. Identify and Optimize unit operation cycle time, yield performance, loop tuning, recipes, etc. Support or lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve equipment and operational problems and ensure formal problem-solving techniques are appropriately utilized. On call/off hours support required. Understand and ensure compliance with environment health & safety requirements. Present and attend various Governance teams to represent engineering. Represent group as technical SMEs on capital projects supporting/leading design, modifications, testing, qualifications, and associated documentation. Support commissioning and qualification activities.

Leadership:

This position involves direct management of front-line & SME engineering and maintenance team members. Provide leadership, training, development, coaching and support of engineering team members. Engage and promote use of internal and external networks and partnerships to help deliver sound technical decisions. Promote use of first principals with engineering staff and drive engineering solutions for problems. Monitor and ensure compliance with quality requirements. (trainings, CAPA, deviations)

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• At least 7 years process engineering experience

Additional Preferences:

• Previous management or leadership experience including leading or working effectively with a cross functional group
• Strong experience in equipment optimization, reliability and troubleshooting
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others
• Solid understanding of basic requirements of regulatory agencies such as the FDA, EMEA, DEKRA, and OSHA.
• Previous experience with highly automated equipment.
• Previous experience with combination products, device assembly, pharmaceutical packaging, drug product formulation and filling in aseptic environment.
• Previous facility or area start up experience.
• Previous equipment qualification and process validation experience.
• Previous experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.
• Previous experience with Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) Warehouses or AGVs.
• Previous experience with deviation and change management systems including Trackwise.

Other Information:

Up to 20% travel and more can be expected during the startup phase. Required to be on call, as applicable. Shift work may apply.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $123,000 - $198,000 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including 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; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

• 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)

Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

#WeAreLilly At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe! #WeAreLilly