Principal Process Engineer, Critical Utilities (GMP API)

Lilly; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

On-site work

Job summary

Lilly is building a greenfield API manufacturing site in Houston and seeks a Principal Process Engineer for Critical Utilities to lead the design, qualification, and operation of GMP utility systems. You will support start-up activities, ensure equipment readiness, and contribute to production reliability across batch and continuous processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing operations, and authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Experience in Pharmaceutical or Chemical Manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of GMP utility systems such as purified water, water for injection, clean steam, or process gases.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to startup and launch activities for critical utilities.
• Monitor and qualify equipment and systems to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Apply process modelling and simulations to improve understanding and control of utilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Pharma manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

GMP water systems

Job description

Lilly is building a greenfield API manufacturing site in Houston and seeks a Principal Process Engineer for Critical Utilities to lead the design, qualification, and operation of GMP utility systems. You will support start-up activities, ensure equipment readiness, and contribute to production reliability across batch and continuous processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing operations, and authorization to work in the United States.